fides' Jack Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 (edited) My wife and I are very new to parenting. First-born son came in November, and we're in the 2nd trimester for #2. Thankfully, God has provided all we need financially through my work so she can be a state-at-home mom. We need a break - maybe a weekend getaway or something, just to relax for a while. Unfortunately, the 9-month-old is still pretty fussy, and so anything prolonged away from home is a no-no. The -6-month-old still makes mommy queasy - constantly. I'm looking for ideas on what we can do to take breaks now and then when we can actually get a babysitter. Or maybe something that I can get for wifey that she can go do by herself to relax while I take the kiddo. We don't have a lot of extra money to spend. *Edited for grammar Edited August 10, 2012 by fides' Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissScripture Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 If you get a sitter picnics can make for inexpensive dates, or a walk if she doesn't want to be around food. My parents said they used to go window shopping at the mall. Next week, we are going on a date to a greasy and horribly unhealthy, but cheap, local burger joint, followed by a walk by the lake. As for things by herself- has she been able to go to Adoration, alone, recently? I know that is something I would love to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 a gift certificate for a pedicure or manicure for her. she needs pampered too, and getting a pedicure is a relatively inexpensive way to get pampered. (an even cheaper option is to check to see if there are any cosmetology schools in your area, they usually take appointments so that students can practice under supervision.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archaeology cat Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Going to Mass or Adoration alone is a rare treat for mums. Just going for a nice walk can be really refreshing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slappo Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 If there's a nice lake or scenic overlook and you can get a sitter for an hour or two, just going and laying on a blanket or sitting on a bench would be a nice relaxing [b]quiet [/b]break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xTrishaxLynnx Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Any razzle dazzle historical buildings or sites nearby that do tours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groo the Wanderer Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 day spa. mani-pedi plus massage. best $100 you can spend to get major points with the wifey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anomaly Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Line up a babysitter for a few hours and ask your wife what she would like to do. The idea is to spend a few hours WITH her while you both don't have to be parents. A whole day away from your child is too long. We always missed our little hellion(s). Shopping for nonessentials, a coffee or icecream, visiting a friend or parents together without kids is great, walk and snack in a park or lake weather permitting. Something you both can relax and do while visiting with each other. But you need to set it all up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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