Date night. It’s definitely not what it used to be once upon a time ‘pre-kids’.

Between coordinating schedules, babysitting and actually finding the energy after a long AF week, it can be hard to find the time or be bothered.

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Nov 18, 2016 at 11:40pm PST

And while I definitely think date night is a vital part of a relationship totally worth it, let’s be real about what date night’s really like when you’ve got kids.

I’m sure every parent will relate.

But you know what, it doesn’t matter.

Because since becoming a parent I’ve also realised that you don’t need to spend heaps of money, go to expensive restaurants or prove anything to anyone.

Just spending just a few hours in the company of the man I love is all it’s about.

It’s a luxury, I appreciate that time together so much more than I ever did before — even if date night does end up just being pizza and beer on the couch because the babysitter cancelled.

Olivia White is one of Australia’s most loved mummy bloggers. While raising her two young daughters she runs her website House of White where she shares the struggles, triumphs and every day realities of life with young children.

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