(This post is a partial reposting from 2 years ago because I feel it’s an important one for busy parents with kids who may need the extra nudge to prioritize their marriage as the school year begins.)
This last weekend my husband packed up his Westfalia camper van, snagged his willing wife (me!), and headed 45 minutes up the road to a beautiful campsite.
There we dry-camped (no hook-ups!) and enjoyed 24 hours of togetherness.
Quiet time & nature & reading by the fire
Exploring
But most of all, we enjoyed our time away from the kids!
I’m always surprised when I hear that a couple has never left their kids. And I do understand that everyone has different values, but for my husband and me – we want to make sure when our kids leave our nest, that we still like each other. Actually, that we still love each other’s company and prioritize our relationship.
We’ve always felt comfortable leaving our kids with family and friends. We come back more energized as parents, encouraged, refreshed and relaxed.
We ate lunch before we left, walked to a small café up from our campsite for dinner, brought pre-cooked scrambled eggs with turkey sausage and Dubliner cheese on top for breakfast, along with strawberries from our garden.
And of course coffee and our trusty French-press coffee maker. That we never leave home without, because there is nothing like a campfire and coffee, a book, good company and the brisk morning air! And just knowing that we are both there – sitting in silence as we read.
As I clamped the piece of paper on the post by the campsite stating we did indeed pay our $12 for the spot, I realized how blessed I am to have a husband who loves the outdoors. A husband who doesn’t feel the need to spend a ton of money to find happiness.
Our $12 night’s rate was perfect and it was just what we parents needed, two nights before the school year was to begin.
When was the last time you got away with your spouse, even for one night?
