A LOVE escape to the restaurant
An evening at a restaurant cannot be improvised when you are parents. And even less on Valentine’s Day; the very popular feast of lovers! To anticipate this escape, organize yourself well. If you go out alone without the kids : recruit a baby-sitter.
To find the rare pearl, run your neighborhood network. Parents around you surely have someone to recommend to you … Otherwise, call on the services of childcare agencies such as Kidsitter.com, Yoopala.com or Babychou Services.com. Thanks to these intermediaries, the profiles of babysitters are verified (experience, skills, ability to babysit) and adapted to your needs. In any case, if you are having your child looked after for the first time, do not hesitate to establish a first contact with the babysitter of your choice by meeting him / her beforehand and introducing your child to him / her to see if the current goes well. On D-Day, give him your instructions: meals, bedtime, games, “what to do in an emergency?” », And leave all your contact details. As a general rule, prices vary between 6 and 10 euros / hour depending on where you live.
Are you trying the great restaurant adventure with your child? Rest assured, it’s much easier than it looks. To anticipate this exit, target your establishment. Too bad for the small intimate address, the restaurants by the fireside or the gourmet establishment. Think ‘functional’. Choose a restaurant with space between the tables and, if possible, benches to sit on (the little ones love to climb there). And don’t forget to check that the place is equipped with high chairs and displays a “kids-friendly” attitude. For timetables, come relatively early. On the one hand, you will be able to eat at the same time as your children, it is more convivial. On the other hand, you will not risk “embarrassing” the lovebirds who will arrive a little later.
One-on-one at home
Have you decided to stay home for Valentine’s Day? Nothing prevents you from concocting a romantic tête-à-tête. For this, you can integrate your tribe to preparing your meal. This is a good way to involve her in a family activity and understand the importance of staying good that night.
Which recipe to cook together? A Magic cake! This 3-texture cake combines a sponge cake, a flan and a fondant cream. When you respect the proportions, achieving success is child’s play. Here is a nice exercise in concentration for your little ones. Most : choose a heart-shaped silicone mold to bake it. If you want to spend an evening in peace, you can also call on the services of a third party: babysitter, grandparents, to look after your little ones. Otherwise, slightly delay bedtime (earlier) to have a long evening for two. This will allow you to realize that it is important to devote special moments for his couple. To have an in-depth discussion, to make plans or to reconnect with humor and complicity, these moments together cement your family.
A romantic weekend
Have you decided to celebrate Valentine’s Day 100% this year? Let’s go for a romantic weekend. If you have chosen to leave your child to your loved ones, a minimum of organization is essential. What to put in your suitcase? In addition to his small clothes, think of the health record, essential in the event of an unforeseen visit to the doctor. Do not forget the stock of diapers, bottles, specific food for your child, and his blanket. You can also leave him a small piece of clothing soaked in your scent to better manage the separation. And you ? Let go! If you have decided to babysit your child, take advantage of this break. No need to call your loved ones constantly. Daily contact is enough to make sure the day runs smoothly. The reunion will be all the more beneficial. Are you going with your children? Choose a 3-in-1 establishment, which optionally has a restaurant and spa in the same location. To avoid “moving” your baby’s room, check that the hotel has a bed for your child and possibly changing areas, a high chair and a bottle warmer. Let’s go !