Date Night Diaries: Why Getting Ready & Coming Home to My People is My Fave

Okay, so you guys know I love being home with my girls. Like, love it. Stella, Ozzy, and our sweet baby Cherry are my whole world, and honestly, most days I’m perfectly content just chilling in my comfies, chasing toddlers, and trying to keep the house from looking like a tornado hit it (spoiler alert: it usually does hahah). But every now and then, Tanner and I get to sneak away for a little date night, and lemme tell ya, it’s a whole thing. A good thing, but a thing nonetheless.

The Whole Getting Ready Vibe

I feel like as moms, we spend 99% of our lives in leggings and oversized sweatshirts, which I’m not complaining about, trust me. Comfort is king, always. But there’s just something about getting to actually put on a cute outfit, do my hair, and maybe even put on some makeup that isn’t just to cover up the dark circles from waking up with a newborn. It’s like, for an hour or so, I get to be… just Lo. Not Mama Lo, not Wife Lo, just Lo. And that feels good, you know? It’s a little reminder that I’m still me, underneath all the spit-up and snack crumbs. I love that feeling. It’s like a mini glow-up for my soul. I’m not saying I look like a supermodel or anything, bc let’s be real, I’m probably still gonna trip over my own feet, but I feel put together, and that’s a win in my book. Tanner always hypes me up, too, which helps. He’s the best for that. He’ll be like, “Woah, look at you, Mrs. Beeston!” and I’m like, “Stoooop” but secretly I’m loving it. :,)

Date Night with My Person

Tanner and I have been together for what feels like forever, and he’s still my favorite person to hang out with. Even after all these years, all the kids, all the crazy life stuff, he’s still the one I want to share everything with. Date nights aren’t always fancy dinners, sometimes it’s just a drive to get ice cream or going to Target without a stroller in tow (heaven on earth fr). But it’s about reconnecting, talking about things that aren’t just kid-related, and remembering why we fell in love in the first place. It’s so important to nurture that part of our relationship, bc happy parents make for a happy home, right? We laugh a lot, sometimes we just sit in comfortable silence, and sometimes we talk about everything and nothing. It’s just good to have that dedicated time, away from the chaos, to just be us. I couldn’t imagine doing life without him, ngl. He’s my rock, my best friend, and the best dad to our girls. I’m so grateful for him.

The Sweetest Return Home

Okay, so here’s the thing. As much as I love getting out, getting ready, and spending time with Tanner, there’s this feeling that starts creeping in about halfway through the night. It’s this pull, this ache to get back to my babies. I start thinking about Stella’s little snores, Ozzy’s messy hair when she wakes up, and sweet Cherry all snuggled in her crib. It’s like my heart just knows where it belongs. And then, when we finally get home, and I tiptoe into their rooms, and see them all asleep, safe and sound, it’s just… everything. It’s the best feeling in the world. It makes my heart swell so much I feel like it’s gonna burst. I’m freakin out just thinking about it, hahah. It’s like, okay, that was fun, but this is what it’s all about. This is my happy place. This is my why. I love getting to kiss their little heads, adjust their blankets, and just breathe them in. It’s the perfect end to any night out. It reminds me how lucky I am, how truly blessed we are with our sweet family. It’s a full-circle moment, every single time. Going out makes me appreciate coming home even more, and coming home makes me appreciate the little breaks even more. It’s a beautiful cycle, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. :,)

Finding Your Balance

I feel like a lot of moms feel guilty for wanting a break, or for wanting to get dressed up, or for just wanting to be themselves for a bit. And if that’s you, I’m here to tell you it’s okay! It’s more than okay, it’s necessary sometimes. You can love your kids with every fiber of your being and still need a minute to yourself. You can miss them like crazy while you’re out and still enjoy your time away. It’s not one or the other, it’s both. It’s finding that balance that works for you and your family. For us, it’s these little date nights that recharge us, remind us of who we are as individuals and as a couple, and then send us back home with even more love to give to our girls. So if you’re thinking about getting out for a bit, do it! Get dressed up, have fun, and then come home to those sweet, sleepy faces. It’s the best feeling, trust me. You deserve it, mama. We all do. ❤