5 best lessons I Learned on my romantic getaway

Hubby and I were able to go on a romantic getaway last weekend, and I have come back with 5 lessons to share. This romantic getaway was quick (only 26 hours total) and close (1 hour away in Charlotte), and yet it was refreshing, and romantic, and filled our souls.

We have been together for 14 years, married for seven of them, and our oldest daughter is 4.5 years old. Sad to say, this was our first getaway with just the two of us since she was born. So, this romantic getaway was long overdue.

Here are the 5 lessons I learned on my romantic getaway:

1. Any time away is a good time. I was sad that we only got 24 hours away, but even though the time was short, it was magical. 
2. Go the extra mile to make it romantic. If the hotel offers fresh flowers, and bubby, take advantage of it. We didn’t want to splurge on the romantic package the hotel offered, so we stopped at whole foods on the way down, to pick up some beautiful peonies, and martinelli’s (because we don’t drink alcohol). It made the stay more intentionally romantic. I loved seeing the flowers in the room. It was a $10 purchase that made all the difference.
3. Put the phones away if you can. Take time to talk to each other, uninterruptedly. I put my phone on do not disturb, and my dad knew where we were staying. So, if there was an emergency with the babes, he could call the room.
4. Rest. It is ok if you spend more time on your 24 hours away resting than you did doing things. Work, life, kids are all tiring. Enjoy your space and the comfy bed and linens. That hotel sleep is something magical.
5. Don’t put too much pressure trying to accomplish all of your goals in a short getaway. Be grateful for the time you have, and don’t try to squeeze everything in. Make a list of your priorities before you get there so you have a loose plan, and then, just have fun. Take that super long bath together. Wake up late and snuggle before check out. Try out the shower and the bathtub.

Getting away should be fun. So lean into each other. Give yourself grace. Show each other love. Remind each other of how fun each of you are, and how much love exists between you two. Oh, and don’t forget to tip the valet.