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Hey Dad,

This is one happy puppy writing you today … because tonight I'm going on a date with my wife. That's right! A real, no–kids, no–interruptions, no–spilled–drinks, no–kids–under–the–table date with my wife. Aaahhh … nothing like a good old–fashioned date to restore the heart and clean out the cobwebs from the ol' libido.

Believe me—we need a date. It's kind of like having your carburetor rebuilt. You just get to the point where you forget what it's like to be in love with your girl. Know what I mean? Truth is, kids (and busyness) have a way of wedging themselves between you and your wife. They don't mean to … at least I don't think they do. But if you aren't careful, you'll find yourself far away from the person you need the most.

Even my wife knows that we're way overdue for a few hours alone. In fact, the other day she sighed and said, "I long for that 'date–y' feeling." I said, "Yeah, so do I."

Now, a little translation is in order. What my bride is saying is, "I want to feel that feeling of excitement and anticipation of being with the guy who cherishes me and treats me tenderly and special." That's me, just in case you're wondering. I confess I don't always make my wife feel that way. More often than not, I treat her like … like … breakfast cereal. You know, same old, same old.

BUT then there's the date. A date won't make everything better, but if I do my job right, I can begin to give her the "date–y" feeling. So here's the plan:

I'll dress up a little, go to her favorite place, open her car door, and tell her how beautiful she is to me. I'll look in her eyes and listen to her … I mean really listen, not just the kind where I look at her but have no idea what she is saying. I'll ask her a few questions about favorite memories to get her thinking about how much she loves me (sometimes she needs little reminders). Afterwards, we'll stroll through one of those womanish stores, hold hands, and laugh. Ba–da–bing! "Date–y" feeling!

How about you Dad? Been on a date lately? Don't tell me you don't do dates … horse feathers! If you're married, you need to have dates! That's just the way it is. So be 'da dad and plan 'da date. Do it!

You 'da dad! [Todd]

©Copyright Todd Wilson, 2004. Used by permission.

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