What a difference a day makes, indeed! This past Friday, Matthew and I went up to Mesa to go to the Temple, which was just so wonderful. We did sealings, visited the distribution center, and had lunch at my favorite restaurant, Cafe Rio. After that, we checked into a hotel near by, and proceeded to enjoy a child-free rest of the day/night. The quiet alone was worth the trip :) We went to bed early, and even slept in--I can't remember the last time Matthew and I slept in past 7 a.m. We woke up, lounged around, watched uniterupted T.V. and had lunch at the cheesecake factory in honor of Father's Day. Even the flat tire we experienced as we left the hotel wasn't that bad. We ended up having to get it replaced, which took two hours, but there was a Super-Walmart across the street from the Discount Tire store we went to, so we waited there, getting some of Emma's birthday shopping done. We got home Saturday afternoon around 4:30 p.m. and even two days later, I still feel rested, rejuvinated, and able to handle Matthew's crazy work schedule, and my crazy kids again! I think we need to do this every six months or so. It was so good for us as a couple to get away, even if just for a day and night, to spent time alone, talking, laughing, and being without the kids. We were just Matthew and Niki, not Mommy and Daddy. It is so easy to get caught up in family life and even easier to forget about cultivating and nourishing the marriage. I'm really glad we did it, and I can't wait to til we can get away again!
6 comments:
I'm so glad you guys did that and took the time!!! I love all the pictures, and I'm taking your advice here soon :) I miss you!
Vicki
I am so glad you got another chance a the date with Matt! It sounds like a good one too. Makes me feel relaxed just reading about it.
Great time away. Josh and I usually do this three times a year for about 5 days, though. It is soooo worth it every time. Glad you are feeling better. THANK YOU so much for watching my kids for me the other morning. I owe you big time.
oh man that sounds like a great time! kudos to you for doing it! :)
Way to keep the love alive Niki! Sounds like it's easier to be a better mother, when you're a happy wife. :)
I loved how you said you were just Matthew and Niki and not Mommy and Daddy...I totally get ya. It looks like you had a great little break. I am in need of one of those right about now...is it bad that tonight I day dreamed about checking into a hotel to just sleep for 24 hours? And I only have two kids! Yikes.
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