Winter dates

Sooo… big plans this weekend? Nope, us neither. Kids activities, some exercise, and church. All good things, but not as exciting as what we’ve normally got going on during summer. Summer in West Michigan is like a smorgasbord of activities… outdoor concerts at the botanical gardens, festivals downtown, dining al fresca at local restaurants, trips to the beach and bbq’s with friends. However, the chill of winter mandates that only the most essential life functions (sledding/hibernating/eating bacon) are attended to until May.

Having said that, winter is the perfect season to be intentional about scheduling date nights.  What better time of year to schedule romantic dinners, movie nights, gallery showings, or other excursions to help you bond as a couple? There’s nothing else to do for goodness sakes, and every couple needs dates on the calendars to anticipate. So my friends, if Punxsutawney Phil has got you down, haul out the family calendar this weekend, fry up a pound of bacon, and schedule some date nights.