It only went and actually happened! We managed to get out, just the two of us for some quality time, after planning and putting it off for months!
Well, far too many months really. Since having Penny, we have spend many nights in and that’s fine. We are used to it and understand that finding baby sitters for 3 children is tough, however with Jonathan working over new year, I felt it was only fair to take him out.
We started by visiting the new Annie Leibovitz exhibition which has just opened in London. I haven’t been to an exhibition since I graduated last year and I was thrilled to have one of my favourite photographers exhibit so close to home. Here are a few snaps I was allowed to take on my phone, but I was too engrossed in it all to be honest.
WOMEN: New Portraits is a continuation of a project that Annie Leibovitz began over fifteen years ago. The new portraits unveiled in London reflect the changes in the roles of women today and feature women of outstanding achievement including artists, musicians, CEOs, politicians, writers and philanthropists.
After leaving the exhibition, we made our way to the cinema to catch a 5.30pm showing of CREED. I have always been a HUGE Rocky fan. We used to watch them as children and even though I’m not big into boxing, I have always loved these movies, so I was a bit apprehensive about seeing Creed. After Rocky 4, they seemed to get pretty poor so I wasn’t holding my breath. I am glad to say that I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed the movie. Parts made me tear up as well as the adrenaline rush you get while watching the final fight! Rocky 4 will always be my favourite, but Creed did it justice for sure.
By the time the movie was over, we were starving, so headed to Wahaca for some lovely mexican street food. It was nice to be able to enjoy a nice meal and actually discuss the movie and not be interrupted by one of the children needing something. They were being well looked after at home by my in-laws and after a very cold ride home on the bus, we were pleased to see that Penny was already fast asleep (this never happens when we aren’t home). Overall we had a fantastic night enjoying each others company and hope to do it again soon.
Do you have dedicated date nights? What do you do?
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It sounds like the perfect date night and anything that involved Mexican food is good with me. Wahaca just opened in Manchester which makes me very happy!
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It is my new favourite place to eat for sure!
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Sounds like a perfect night out, and I love mexican food. We haven’t had a proper date night out just the two of us in ages.
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I know it’s hard. We don’t mind the kids tagging along most of the time, but it was a nice treat
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Sounds like a perfect night. Usually we go to either cinema or/and go out for food. We haven’t done so for a very long time now though.
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It is hard to find the time I know
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Aw I love this and think date nights are so very important
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I agree they are really important
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Looks and sounds like you had a lovely time! It’s so important to make time for each other when you have children. I have a young son and still working on making time for the other half after work, looking after baby and life.
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It’s hard but so rewarding
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Glad you managed to have a date night! Need to arrange one with my OH, its been far too long!
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Make it happen sweetie. I’d be waiting years for other half to plan anything 🙂
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Not date per say but we have nights out :).
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This sounds like the perfect night out! My husband and I should try and make a point of doing date night once a month. It would be nice to have some time away from the kids.
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I agree! Sometimes it’s needed to reconnect. We’ve had a lot going on with our teenager recently, so time to talk and have some fun was good. Best of luck with your plan. x
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I need a night out desperately. It’s needed.
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I was the same. Hope it happens for you soon x
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Yay you managed to get some time with your partner that is wonderful, I approve of the photography exhibition isn’t she marvelous? x
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She really is, but the exhibition was slightly strange (looked a bit unfinished) but assuming that was a creative choice or something 🙂
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How fantastic! I know exactly how difficult it is to find a babysitter for three children – we have three too and tend to have a date night once every two years! We had a night in a hotel and meal last weekend to celebrate our anniversary and it was lovely. Looking forward to the next date night in another two years!
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We went away to Amsterdam for our anniversary (10th) in 2014 so think we’ve used up our over night privileges for a while 🙂
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That is great, the outing planning starts from finding babysitters…Life is always challenging for parents but you need these night outs once in a while and whatever you do with good dinner out is an reward that you deserve every bit.
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Aww thank you. I agree, it all starts with the child care 🙂
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I’m glad that you both had a good night. You deserve it 🙂
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Date nights are so important! We had my partners little one at new year so celebrated a few days after as well! The exhibition sounds amazing x
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My husband works shifts so it can be difficult fitting in a date night but that just makes them more special when we do manage it.
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Mine works 7 nights on 7 nights off so it’s hard a lot of the time too. It’s true though we appreciate them when we can get them. X
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we just normally order a takeaway and watch a dvd, The last time we went out on a date was well over a year ago
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That’s our normal date night too to be honest.
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Happy new year! Haha. Date nights must be hard with kids. I imagine you enjoy them more though.
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We really do. They’ve become a luxury
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I’m so glad that you finally managed to have your date night!!! Creed + Wahaca sounds like the ideal date night to me 🙂
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It was well needed 🙂
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I am so glad you finally got to have date night with the mister *yay* x
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Thank you. We are glad too. X
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It looks like you had a fantastic evening. I adore date nights, we tend to be able to have one every 3 months or so. We love going out for food!
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Every 3 months sounds do-able. Think I might need to implement that too.
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It sounds like a lovely night and well deserved! I’m not really into the Rocky movies so probably won’t get round to seeing creed till it hits sky movies!
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It’s worth a watch in its own right to be fait
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I don’t have a man so no date nights for me! I do want to see Creed though – I loved all the Rocky films too. Kaz x
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You don’t need a man to date. Hook up with a friend you don’t get time to see etc.
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You definitely made good use of your time together and I would love to go to the photography exhibition, it looks amazing! X
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Thank you. Took planning and some begging the grandparents but it was worth it
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Sounds like a great time, such lovely photos. I want to start making an effort to have a date night, or afternoon – so important
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It really is important. Hope you find some time. I know it’s hard
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Looks like such a lovely date night! I love Annie Leibovitz too, I’m visiting London next week and had no idea this exhibition was on so I must pop in when I’m there. x
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You really should. So great to see before the tour moves on.
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Some lovely snaps of you both together 🙂
I’ve never seen a Rocky movie *hides in shame*
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I’m so pleased that you were able to get out on a date night! Sounds like you had a lovely evening xxx
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Thats a gorgeous photo of the both of you :). Sounds like a great date night, I have not heard of the artist but I like the look of the photos you have taken. Its so important to make time for each other something I would like to improve on in 2016!! Thank you for joining us at #BloogerClubUK I hope to see you again next week x
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