The key went into the ignition and the top came down from the Jeep, a summer night was upon us – an evening that did not involve sippy cups, diapers or breaking up sibling rivalry.
This night was about us.
Only us.
Tooling around in the Jeep, the ipod beamed with old school tracks, namely Pearl Jam and we BLASTED it, singing at the top of our lungs all along the highway.
We didn’t have a care in the world.
I was 17 again.
Later, we sat outside with a bottle of wine at a favorite restaurant. We drank and laughed and smiled and talked – I mean REALLY talked. It was like old times and we didn’t have a single worry in the world.
I was 17 again.
We walked hand in hand along the boardwalk.
We smelled the ocean air and window shopped at the boutique stores.
We ate ice cream with our toes in the sand.
We gazed at the stars in the midnight sky and listed to the waves crash onto shore.
We shared new hopes and dreams, together.
And I was totally crushing on my husband.
It was an ideal night, fit for two – a married couple who has had their fair share of major ups and downs.
But that night, was, well – just perfection.
We were 17 again.
Oh that sounds wonderful. It’s so important that we take a breath once in a while and enjoy our husbands. Those times when my husband & I do that don’t come often enough, but when they do… they make everything else – the kids, the job, the laundry, the day to day stuff, just seem so much easier.
Cute picture, by the way!
Oh how sweet!! I love, love, love date night! Isn’t it funny how when you have those times together you forget about the trash he didn’t take out and start getting butterflies when he smiles at you in *that* way. Good for you two! If you haven’t already, start planning your next date night!
This sounds like a truly wonderful time! How fun to be 17 again!
I want a Jeep!! I want to ride with the top down! What a great time! My hubby and I try to have a “Date Night” every Friday. Now that our kids are teenagers is is a lot more fun.>wink,wink<
Love the picture!
XOXO,
Shirley
Aw, that’s so sweet and so much fun! It’s so important to connect again, just the two of you. Awesome!
I almost startd crying reading that. My husband and I need that so badly. We’ve been fighting a lot lately.
Those nights are so important. Or days. Sometimes my husband and I will get a sitter on a Sunday afternoon and go out like that. Talk about feeling like you’re playing hooky! I’m glad you were able to have the time together.
Love it! My husband just bought a jeep yesterday and I think he things he’s 17 again.
I NEVER want to be 17 again.
But to be 34, happily married, and PRETENDING to be 17 sounds pretty good.
Sounds like a wonderful time! Dates like that are priceless!! I’m a bit jealous, I gotta tell my husband about this. I think another date night is in order!!
A great date is such a perfect way to remember that feeling you had pre-kids, house, college savings funds, etc. In some ways it’s about letting all of that go! Sounds like a perfect night out!!
The kind of time is oxygen to a marriage. Cute cute photo!
I love this. I think that sounds perfect. When the kids aren’t around, my husband and I have a hard time not talking about our kids!
So sweet! We all need date nights like that!
oh I felt every TINGLE, how wonderful to get a night out like that. I could hear the giggles!!!
I am going to guess, based on the fact that I am teary, that a date with my husband is long overdue. Thanks for the reminder. And glad yours was so awesome. Is there ANYTHING better than singing at the top of your lungs in your car?!?
Sweet post. What a wonderful night. Though I cringe just a little when I hear Pearl Jam referred to as “old school”. I realize they’ve been around since 1990, but I’ve been around a lot longer than that! LOL
Oh, I love this post. I miss the days when the Hubs and I were hot to trot for each other. Now, we’re just hot and tired. LOL! I love those days when it’s just us – even if it’s just a trip to Costco! Hmmm, I think I need to hire a sitter and ask Hubs on a date tonight! 😉
Sounds wonderful.
sweet! sounds fabulous!
Yeay for you! My huz and I are so overdue for a date night. But our 8 year wedding anniversary is next week and we’re trying to score a sitter. We really need “us” time. Your night with your husband sounds perfect.
I’m so glad you got a date night!! They are so important aren’t they? They help you to recharge and connect as a couple! LOVE THIS!
So sweet heather!! That feeling of falling back in love is so nice.
Love the pic.
Did your DH read this post – cuz he should. And by the looks of it he was totally crushing on YOU! And…did you REALLY meet your husband when you were both 17???
No, I was in my early 20’s….but it sure felt like 17 again. 😉
Great post! Reading it made me remember what it is like to feel 17 again
Great picture and great imagery. I totally crush on my husband too when we can finally find time for that. (Not often enough).
I love summer nights like that. Remember to keep it going so you have more great nights like that.
Glad you captured a pic of the two of you enjoying your night.
What a wonderful date night! Love the picture
Sounds like an amazing evening. I’m craving one of those myself!
Times like that are priceless. We often get so caught up in the craziness of parenthood, that we fail to remember the all the times that got us there.
Such a great post Heather!! Oh to be young again!!!
WM
Aww, perfectly perfect. Gave me chills!
Very sweet. And inspiring.