Date Night

Josh and I have finally made arrangements to get back in the date night habit. We were VERY good about this prior to children. I still remember our first summer in Houston. Every Thursday night we would go out, purposefully, to a new restaurant, museum, show, whatever... with our focus completely on enjoying each other's company. Since Jack was born -- not so much. It's not that we haven't wanted to; it just never really happened. At various times, we had various excuses: no time, no money, no babysitter. And both of us could tell the difference. We've both taken the other for granted. We've become less appreciative. We've gotten involved in separate interests. Our lives have become more about our other relationships and obligations, and less about each other. And we both hate this. So we're taking a step of faith, trusting that a couple of hours each Monday night can make a difference. But I think that the real difference will come when we begin to choose sacrifice over selfishness, gratitude over griping, helping over hurtfulness. Patience. Trust. Love.