You never know how much a baby is going to change your life till you actually have one! No holiday is ever going to be the same again. Balancing parenthood and romance is not easy especially for new parents and this can take a toll on your relationship/marriage. Valentine’s day is a good time to hit that refresh button! Just remember to manage expectations and keep it simple!
WAKE UP
1. If you have a baby then going out may have to be postponed till another day, however all is not lost! You can surprise your partner very early in the morning (wake them up!) with breakfast in bed :). It does not have to be a huge meal, just food that requires a quick prep and food you know they’ll love! In the video below I show how to prepare Zobo Pap and Quick Akara, also how to decorate your breakfast tray!
SLEEP IN
2. Allow your partner sleep in. Daddies this is for you! Take care of the baby while mummy recharges her batteries and gets her much needed beauty sleep. When my mom told me I would not be able to sleep 7 hours straight now I have a baby I thought she was exergerrating…I wake up at least 4 times at night to nurse my son and extra hours in bed would be wonderful and a bouquet of fresh flowers like the one I got from FloralsAndYou will make me smile all day!
GO OUT
3. For parents with older children (toddlers), and grandparents close by or single pringles like my brother Uncle Junior, you’re in luck. Find a way to make a reservation at your favourite restaurant (please make a reservation because Valentine’s Day can be very busy and everywhere is booked), surprise your partner with a new dress or accessory, and whisk them away! Not every time cook, cook, sometimes eat out! Ofadaa.com has a list of Restaurants that will be having offers this Valentine!
STAY IN
4. No one to take care of baby? No worries. Now make sure you arrange for a romantic dinner and movies AT HOME. The only way this can happen is if baby gets an early night. Once thats done, turn down the lights, turn up the baby monitor, cosy up together with comfort food in front of your TV (I cannot guarantee 3 hours without interruption if your baby is still so young).
What will you be doing for Valentines? You can try winning a giveaway dinner at Samantha’s Grill in Ikoyi for you and your partner, see the instructions! 🙂
