When you have little kids, it can feel like there’s no time for you and your partner. This applies to every day, especially on big holidays like Valentine’s Day. You may not even want time away from the kids, but it is important to remember to nurture your relationship as a couple as well. The good news is that you can do it all. There are ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day as a family and as a couple.
Make a Special Valentine’s Day Breakfast
A special breakfast is a great way to kickstart your day off right. You don’t even need to wake up early to slave over the stove to make something like heart-shaped pancakes, either. You could make a tray dish the night before in themed colors, or simply use something like heart sprinkles to make the breakfast feel special. Since you’ll want to spend as much time as possible with your family enjoying a meal together, look for options you can prep the night before, so you can just put the meal in the oven when you wake up for a few minutes and then can eat.
Get Your Gifts in Advance
Last-minute gifts? Nightmare. Preorder the flowers and Valentine’s Day chocolate gifts now so that you don’t have to even worry about the gifts or when you have time to head out and get something. Ordering not only means you’ll have peace of mind, but it also means you can get better quality options. Instead of store-bought chocolates, you can get artisan chocolates. Instead of a standard set of sad-looking roses, you can get something truly spectacular. When you’re a busy parent, having things organized and sent directly for the day is a big must.
Give Each Other Cards
The chances are that your kids are going to be making you a Valentine’s Day card in school, so get one ready for them in return. This can be a simple card you make yourself out of the craft supplies you have at home, or you can pick up a Valentine’s Day card on the way to or from work. Your kids will love them.
Schedule a Babysitter in Advance
Valentine’s Day is a popular day for babysitters, so not only do you need to schedule one in advance, but you should also be prepared to offer more than normal since it’s a holiday to sweeten the deal. The alternative to this is to simply book your date night on another day in the week leading up to Valentine’s Day, or after. You get all the special fanfare without the hustle.
Watch a Movie Together
You don’t need to watch a romance or a Valentine’s Day movie as a family, but a movie night is the perfect low-key way to spend the day together as a family. You can do this in the afternoon if you’re going out on a date afterwards with your partner, or you can do it at night if you’re planning on going out another day. Either way, it’s the perfect way to celebrate love in all its forms together, as a family unit.
