Ok, what to do?

3xsthefun wrote: Rob's and my anniversary is on Monday (25th), we are going celebrate on Saturday. The inlaws are going be watching the kids.
Only problem is we have no idea what to do. At first we talked about going camping alone, only thing is it is suppose to rain, on Saturday. I've come up with a few ideas, going to our favorite mexican resturant, go see a movie (not really sure what is playing now), go bowling, or just order some food or make a small meal stay home and watch a movie or something.

Oh, and Rob is not being very much help at all. He is like "what you wanna do?" and I'm like I don't know "what you wanna do?"

I'm actually not that interested in the camping thing anymore either. Though I'm the came up with idea in the first place. But I would go if he really wants to do this and would enjoy my alone time with him.

I don't know, anyone else have any other ideas?

I'm sure we will come up something to do before end of the week. And will enjoy whatever we do together. Guess it drives me crazy he don't seem to interested in any of the suggestions, I've given.

holley79 replied: Are there any bed and breakfasts around? Maybe look into one that has a hot tub or something and go relax.

kellibellisdillybear replied: where do you live, in a big, big city, in the city, or country?

ataylorm replied: Do you just have Saturday, or Sunday too? How much time you have makes a big difference.

3xsthefun replied: Holley we do have bed and breakfasts around, but they are just too expensive for just one night.

We live in the country, we are about 45 mins from the biggest city. We do have one town near us is about 25 mins away also.

Rob is going to work half a day on Saturday, probably 7 am- 12 pm, he may go in later. But he will still just work until 12 pm. So we will have the rest of Saturday, and probably pick up the kids around 4 or 5 pm on Sunday evening.

kellibellisdillybear replied: I think doing something completely out of the ordinary is the best. If you have the resources in your area, go to a broadway show, or try a really different restaraunt like sushi or something, maybe a concert of some kind. I know I crave to go to un-child friendly places when I can finally get away with my husband! Make a day trip to something if there's nothing close, stay in a cheap hotel, and do something really grand there!

kimberley replied: i think dinner and a movie out sounds nice. you rarely get to go out without kids, so i say go for it. then a nightcap at home

CantWait replied: I like the idea of going bowling (I love bowling) and going to eat mexican. YUM!!

Whatever you choose, enjoy your time together.

holley79 replied: I totally understand about cost.

Maybe get some fondu and some fruits and candles. Throw some pillows on the floor, the phone off. Snuggle up, share some memories, make some memories , that kind of good stuff.

coasterqueen replied:
Same here...that's my kind of night.

3xsthefun replied: Ok, thanks for the ideas.

I do like the idea of going eat somewhere and going to a movie or bowl. I really like to bowl, neither one of use have been probably in 3 or 4 years now.



I like this idea too!

ataylorm replied: Depending on exactly where it is that you live, some of these ideas may and may not apply:


1. Check into a local casino, see if they have any jacuzzi suits, and then just hang out. Usually you can do a show, dinner, and a room, for under $100.00. When my grandma & great grandmother still lived in Helena, AR we would stay in Tunica, MS which was a 30 minute drive, but we got a Jaccuzi suit for like $45/night at the casino, and that included free breakfast. Then there were several restuarants for dinner, nightly shows, etc.

2. Get out of the house for the night, I know it's cheaper to stay home, but lets face the facts, you've been there, done that, and it gets a little boring. Try getting out for a while, some of the best "nights" my wife and I have had, have been in hotels, I think it's kind of freeing. No dogs to take out, no cats jumping in bed, no e-mail, no chat, no cell phones. Just go have some good fun. Plus if you decide to have a lot of fun, you don't have to worry about getting the chocolate stains out of the sheets.

3. Have you thought about a comedy club? It's something different than movies, generally not super expensive, and all that laughing can put you in a good mood for later...

4. Go "Shopping" for your night of fun. Go to the store together, pick out some strawberries, dipping chocolate, etc. Talk about what will taste good with each other, then go home, light up a fire, and lay around feeding each other freshly made goodies.

5. Do something like a teenager... Have some hills or mountains? Maybe drive up to a lookout spot and watch the stars... Or take a walk around the park at night. Not to exciting by itself, but spark a little romance in there, and it could be...

3xsthefun replied: Thanks, so much for the ideas.

We live in Southern, West Virginia, and there is not whole lot of stuff in this area. Yep, we have plenty of hills! I'm not sure if we have a casino around here close or not. Then again that might not be very good idea, we are not very good with money as it is. But I do like the sound of the other ideas.

C&K*s Mommie replied: I like the ideas of Holley too. Keeping it romantic, but without distractions. I would suggest the hotel route, but if money would be a hindrance then staying home and being "free" is just as great. Of course dinner and a movie or bowling for recreation without kids is just as great.

Shopping together too would be great.