NORWICH MUMBLINGS
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Issue 58 2018
Norwich Mumblings: Valentine’s Day For Parents Article by Katrin Oldridge Norwich Mumbler https://norwich.mumbler.co.uk Me: I’d like to place an order for collection, please. Takeaway: OK, it will be about an hour as we’re really busy. Me: Woah, you’re doing well to be so busy on a Tuesday! Takeaway: Erm…it’s Valentine’s Day. Me: Oh!!! This was Valentine’s Day last year. Granted we had a 1-month-old baby and were hugely sleepdeprived but still, this kind of sums up how seriously we take Valentine’s Day. We even use the same cards every year, so we don’t have to spend money or remember to buy new ones! However, don’t think it’s all doom and gloom or be put off by our ‘bah humbug’ attitude to the whole affair if you’re a new parent! I’ve asked some Mumblers for their ‘Top 5’ tips for celebrating with your significant other: 1. The 14th,15th,22nd? – Pick a day to suit! It doesn’t even have to be in February, as long as you think of a way to have some time just the two of you. 2. Plan it – Book a family member/babysitter, book a table at your favourite restaurant/ tickets to the cinema or theatre etc. If it’s planned and booked, then you’ll be less likely
to bail out and put your PJ’s on to veg on the sofa. 3. Don’t plan it! - Parents can be flaky, let’s face it. Sometimes we can’t commit to something because we don’t know how things are going with the Mini Mumblers on that day. Sometimes I don’t feel like doing something if I know I HAVE to do it. See what you feel like doing on the day and let the spontaneous vibes take hold! 4. Have a family celebration - Plan a family day out. Go somewhere you have never been. Go to your favourite place. Eat fish and chips at the beach. Get the kids involved and celebrate being a family! 5. Do NOTHING - This one comes from Mr Mumbler himself! Don’t feel pressured to do anything or go anywhere. (He dislikes being forced to be romantic or gestures for the sake of gestures, so will often do random nice things instead). So, if enjoying evenings without the constant noise of your children, binge watching your favourite series and eating a takeaway is your favourite way of being together - do it. But don’t forget to allow extra time for takeaway delivery on the 14th!
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