evening dates note involving booze
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Anonymous
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For date nights DH and I will typically go out for drinks someplace pretty or fun and then dinner. I'm pregnant and can't drink and due to gestational diabetes need to be much more precise about what I eat. What are some fun new date ideas besides a movie or show that:
1 - we can go do after we put DS1 down to bed at 7 2- don't revolve around food / drink 3- ideally feels a little romantic like sharing a bottle of wine at a restaurant with a pretty view does (yes I know some people will just think "why can't do you this with tea or a coke??! - its not the same to me) |
Anonymous
| OP here - I meant evening date "IDEAS" not notes - i have no idea what i was thinking about as I typed it |
Anonymous
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DH and I went mini-golfing.
We went to watch a movie at a park with a picnic. He took me on a date to a spa where we got couples massages and pedicures. We go to comedy shows. Maybe these aren't romantic, but stop trying to create romantic moments and just have fun. If you're genuinely having fun the romance will flow naturally. |
Anonymous
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I know you said doesn't revolve around food and drink, this place is cool even though they do a happy hour:
https://www.dc.artechouse.com/fractalworlds |
Anonymous
| Music at both big or small venues, like Jammin Java, jazz clubs, The Anthem, etc. Art walks or openings, like First Fridays. Dupont and Alexandria are 2 that come to mind. Smithsonian Associates does lectures in the evenings, although they start at 6:45. Arlington and Fairfax counties both have summer concert series, google whatever locale is near you. I've had fun at escape rooms, but that's a little less "romantic". Checkout the local theaters and see what plays are going on. Tour the National Observatory (advanced planning required for tickets). Nighttime walking (or trolly) tour of the monuments. Alexandria ghost tour. |
Anonymous
| Go for a drive around the monuments. Park and walk around. |
Anonymous
| Not really romantic but what about a comedy club? |
Anonymous
| Movies are easy and air conditioned! I also like comedy shows as ppl suggested. |
Anonymous
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The best date night DH and I had (and I wasn't even pregnant or trying to avoid anything) was when we didn't have plans. So we were driving around thinking of where to go (what restaurant, etc.).
We ended up stopping at a beautiful park, sat on a bench and drank sparkling water (we stopped at a store before stopping) and cheese and just sat there talking, looking at the sky and the view. It was honestly one of the best nights I had with DH. |
Anonymous
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Comedy is always good if you get what they are saying/trying to get to. Laughter is great for date night. As parents, you seem to forget how to laugh with no association to kids.
I would take walks and hold hands since you may miss this after the baby arrive. A simple drive around, grab some snacks and just sit after a walk in the park. Simplicity. it doesn't even cost a lot. |
Anonymous
And have dessert somewhere along the way, or a picnic meal. |
froggymom
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How about a couples massage night?
Go see a live show. Maybe just take a stroll along the beach. Invite some friends over and have a game night. |