While our children were tied up with their own interests, David and I did something that we've never, ever done before... We went to a different Disney Park, (Epcot) alone! What a unique concept! We had a great time, mostly walking the world showcase and treating ourselves to some extra goodies that we probably wouldn't have considered if our children had been with us. I wish we'd thought of it earlier, as this was not the first time that we've been left to ourselves this year.
Many moons ago, sometime early on in our marriage, we went to a couple of marriage conferences at our church. At both, the key note speakers inevitably implied that it is imperative! a couple must! take time out of the house away from the children for themselves!!! David and I pondered that notion for awhile, but it just never felt right for our family. We did not see this as an earthshaking situation, and sincerely enjoyed doing things as a family. (If that makes sense.) Therefore, when our children were small, we chose to spend our money and time on the family, rather than on babysitters and a night out for two. On a rare occasion when our parents were in town, (maybe around an anniversary,) they would offer to watch our children, and we would go out by ourselves - but mostly we had our outings as a family.
It feels peculiar to imagine that we are now walking towards the base of the empty nester bridge. We've been parents for almost 23 years! With many prayers continuously being sent requesting this, I am hopeful that we will be blessed with an abundance of grandchildren. It is also my prayer that they will be a big part of that next chapter of our lives. But when the troops go home, what will that next stage look like? Just the two of us... Wow! We have not said that in a very long while.
If David and I are able to enjoy our future as a couple anything like our first little outing, I think we'll be alright! <3 We are blessed!
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