I sent out a request to a few of the experienced parents I know telling them that if they have any cool parenting revelations or key cornerstones of their approach to please share them with me so I can pass them along.
Two of the kindest people I know are the first ones to respond. Our friends Brian and Alice offered up this piece of wisdom based on their experience with twin girls:
“I honestly try not to give out unsolicited advice because I think it can come off wrong, even though it comes with good intentions. With that being said, I do forcefully offer up one piece of advice. I always tell new parents that you have to take time for each other. One avenue for doing that is nightly walks. I think this is even more true for stay-at-home moms. In our situation (Alice being at home all day, and with two babies), it was nice to be able to go do something together without having the “baby-barrier” between us. We could walk side by side and talk, just us. The babies loved being outside so we could just concentrate on us. “
Really good stuff. I can add on that regular dates are great. Find someone who would be blessed by getting the chance to bless you with a date night and take advantage! For us, we are now at the point where our oldest can watch our littles so we get out even more often on dates and mini-dates.
Don’t underestimate the power of a quick walk or mini-date.
As a couple you are a team. Make each other a priority. Little nuggets require so much of your resources that you must be intentional in this area. Now quit reading this blog and get out there and take a walk already. : )