For experienced parents who have already spent several special and significant dates of couples with children in their lives, We know how complicated it can be to find some time alone. We never need our children to need help, enter a sudden episode of "mamitis / papitis" in which they wish to remain attached to us or appear with the imperative need that we answer all their curious and original questions.
But I try to remain optimistic and look for the positive side so that instead of suffering the fact that dating and celebrations as a couple are no longer as they used to be before we were parents, we can appreciate and value how good we have now. That's why I share some ideas to celebrate the first Valentine as parents with the new love in your life: your baby.
The main thing to be able to enjoy this romantic and loving celebration is to remember that in addition to being parents, they are also a couple, so I suggest give yourself time and space to enjoy Valentine's day both ways: with your baby and without him.
In Babies and more A Valentine's Day for children, why not?Celebrating Valentine's Day with your baby
Although this date is dedicated to lovers, we cannot deny that that is a feeling that is also present in us when it comes to our children. I consider myself a mother madly in love with her daughter, because every day I learn new lessons from her and she teaches me that there are many beautiful and surprising things to be happy for.
Dress your cupid baby and do a photo shoot
There are probably few things in the world that can give more tenderness than a tenderly disguised baby. For this you do not need to spend a lot of money on a costume, they can even choose to dress your baby with the colors according to the date: red, white and even pink. Remember that The important thing is not to be perfect in the photo, but to keep this beautiful moment with your baby.
Print some Valentine's cards with your baby's photo
You can use the photos dressed as Cupid if you decided to dress him like this, or use a tender picture of your baby and add it to a card template of the thousands that exist to download for free. Who would not love to receive a card with a beautiful baby congratulating him on the day of love?
Write him a love letter
They can make a letter between the two or one from mom and one from dad. Family love is also something very important that sometimes goes to the background with so much publicity that it is based only on romantic offers for couples. Take advantage of that new emotion of feeling infinite love to translate it into a letter that your baby can read in the future.
Start a new tradition
Always the first date of a celebration or party in your baby's life is a great time to start a new tradition. They could take the previous idea and write you a letter every year, to deliver them all on Valentine's Day in a beautiful box when you are 10 or 12 years old.
Celebrating Valentine's Day as a couple
Having a newborn or a baby under one year old at home requires a lot of attention and sometimes a lot of demand. But there is always a way to find a time to spend together and continue celebrating his love, even if only for a few hours.
Departure as a couple
If you have someone who can take care of your baby for a couple of hours, take this opportunity to get ready and go out to dinner together at your favorite restaurant or go to the movies to watch that movie you have been waiting for. They could also ask for the day at work (it doesn't have to be February 14 specifically) and take a little car trip or picnic in the park if the weather on that day allows it. Sometimes something as simple as being together and enjoying the silence and tranquility Open spaces make us feel more in love and grateful to have each other.
If what you want is to relax, you can search some spa in your city that offers some couples massagesSurely as first-time parents this will come as a ring to your finger and you will spend a relaxing time together.
What if we don't get a babysitter?
There are many ways to celebrate this date at home. The main thing to enjoy it is to remain optimistic but also to be a bit realistic, the key is to be flexible and take things with a sense of humor, nothing happens if things do not go perfectly or as planned!
Don't leave this day's planning for the last minute. A few days before Valentine's Day sit down to plan on what you would like to do on this day so you can buy the things you want and make the necessary adjustments. They can make a list of the things they would like to eat and drink, as well as the activities they would like to do together.
Take advantage of what you have at home. Also at home you can recreate the atmosphere of a nice restaurant. Flowers at the center of the table, a couple of candles and some cute or elegant dishes are enough to have a romantic atmosphere without leaving the house. If you want to rest from the kitchen that day, ask for your favorite food at home.
In Babies and more How to survive the first Valentine's day with your family Relax. Take a bath together or lie on the sofa to watch a movie accompanied by your favorite snack. In the same way, if that day you do not feel like doing anything more than resting, put the baby to bed early and take that well-deserved nap together.
The important thing about Valentine's Day is to have a nice time with your partner or with your baby, and this will be achieved by being aware that now we are not only two and that things are now different.
If everything fails or there is an inconvenience (such as falling asleep at midnight for so many nights awake with the baby), they can always celebrate Valentine's Day another day. Remember that love is something that is demonstrated daily and does not require a particular date to celebrate it.
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