So one thing we have always loved about the area we live in is the great selection of restaurants available that are locally owned and not chains.
We got into this habit years ago when the kids were small where every Friday night we'd get a sitter in and go out for a fancy dinner with wine pairing and that became our thing. I'd always look forward to it because it meant not cooking, great food and time together, a break from the kids, and we'd get home when they were in bed, it was just a load off.
Well I had a real heart to heart with hubby last night about it all because honestly I don't feel like we are adjusting and moving forward with the times so to speak.
Are our needs for doing that the same now as they were say 6 years ago? No I think not. Yet we've never adjusted for it. I also didn't work full time then so had all day to go to the gym etc. Our lives have evolved a lot and it's time to let go of the counter measures that no longer serve us.
So we decided to only eat out once a month moving forward and to do other things together to spend time as a couple. With a 15yr old and 9yr old we don't need sitters and don't even have to be limited to only popping out at night. We can step out in the morning or afternoon over a weekend.
What in your life is not evolving with the times and as a result not keeping up or supporting changes you are making? It's ok to do some spring cleaning and let it go!