~We Actually Got One!~

Valdosta, Georgia
January 13, 2017 4:02pm CST
Wow, last night for the first time in years something unexpected but amazing happened! My husband did some work on an Outback Steakhouse the other day and the owner gave him 2 gift cards that equaled to $40. His helper volunteered for him and his wife to babysit our kids while my husband and I went to use the cards! I was just saying yesterday morning that we haven't had a date night in years. It was SO nice and different! So...my husband paid for them to babysit but we had a free meal so it wasn't too expensive at all! It was a much needed night out and the kids had a great time too! The kids said they had so much fun they wanted us to stay out all night... I'm glad they had a good time!
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@Mike197602 (15487)
• United Kingdom
13 Jan 17
Sounds good. Although if someone volunteers to babysit do you need to pay them I babysat my nieces but I didn't charge...the sky tv was my payment But also I valued that time with my nieces
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• Valdosta, Georgia
13 Jan 17
@Mike197602 Thanks! Lol, well we felt bad not paying them something so we of course did pay them.
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@Mike197602 (15487)
• United Kingdom
13 Jan 17
@LovingMyBabies I'd not pay and do a favour for a favour.
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@TheHorse (205134)
• Walnut Creek, California
14 Jan 17
I was gonna say. Playing with kids is reward enough. And when you're not the parents, they know they're going to get "spoiled" a bit.
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@NJChicaa (115900)
• United States
13 Jan 17
That is wonderful that the 2 of you were able to get out alone. It must have been so nice.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
13 Jan 17
@NJChicaa Thank you! It was so nice! It's been too long since we were able to do that.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
14 Jan 17
@NJChicaa We need to!
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@NJChicaa (115900)
• United States
13 Jan 17
@LovingMyBabies You guys should do date nights more often!
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@yukimori (10142)
• United States
13 Jan 17
That's fantastic! I'm glad you were able to enjoy yourselves so much.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
13 Jan 17
@yukimori Thanks! It was a really nice night out. =)
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@DWDavis (25812)
• Pikeville, North Carolina
13 Jan 17
How wonderful that you and your husband were able to enjoy a night out, just the two of you. Couples need that every once in a while. I hope you're able to do it again soon.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
13 Jan 17
@DWDavis Thank you! It was much needed and it was a wonderful time. =) I hope so too, thank you!
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• United States
13 Jan 17
Glad you were able to squeeze in a date night with your hubby. Outback is one of my favorite places. Seems as if everyone had fun including the kids
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• Valdosta, Georgia
14 Jan 17
@Marilynda1225 Thank you, it was such a good evening. =) Yes we all did and I was so grateful!
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
15 Jan 17
@LovingMyBabies Hopefully you will have more chances to do that again.
@Happy2BeMe (99410)
• Canada
13 Jan 17
That is so wonderful. Everybody needs a date night. It is good to have adult time together and even better that the kids enjoyed themselves top.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
13 Jan 17
@Happy2beme Thank you! We haven't had one in so long. It felt weird and different but amazing too. =) Thank you, I was very grateful the kids had so much fun too!
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@Happy2BeMe (99410)
• Canada
14 Jan 17
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@celticeagle (158615)
• Boise, Idaho
14 Jan 17
Oh, that is so nice. Glad you were able to do this. Those gift cards sure come in handy. Glad to hear that the kids had a nice time too.
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@celticeagle (158615)
• Boise, Idaho
15 Jan 17
@ramapo17 .....They always help out one way or another.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
14 Jan 17
@celticeagle Thank you, it was a good evening. =) Yes they do! I was glad the kids had fun too.
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
15 Jan 17
@LovingMyBabies I always ask for gift cards for Christmas or my birthday. I know I will always use them.
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• United States
13 Jan 17
Awww that is so nice =) Glad you two had a little date night!
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• United States
14 Jan 17
@LovingMyBabies you're welcome looks like good vibes are going your way!
• Valdosta, Georgia
14 Jan 17
@infatuatedbby Thank you, it was a really good night. =)
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@mawdest (1587)
• Canada
13 Jan 17
That's wonderful! Very well deserving, and glad you and your husband had a nice time out, and glad your kids enjoyed themselves as well!
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• Valdosta, Georgia
13 Jan 17
@mawdest Thank you! It has been a long time before last night that we went anywhere ourselves. It was nice. =)
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
14 Jan 17
I am so glad that you got to have a date night, I'm sure it was wonderful.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
14 Jan 17
@BelleStarr Thank you! It was a good evening. =)
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@Juliaacv (48615)
• Canada
13 Jan 17
I'm so happy for you, nobody deserves it more!
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• Valdosta, Georgia
14 Jan 17
@Juliaacv Thank you so much! =)
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@marlina (154166)
• Canada
14 Jan 17
You sure deserve this time alone!
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• Valdosta, Georgia
14 Jan 17
@marlina Thank you, it was nice! =)
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• United States
14 Jan 17
Excellent!!! Every one enjoyed that evening. Nice to get a free meal isn't it!
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@Tampa_girl7 (48865)
• United States
14 Jan 17
What did you have to eat ?
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• Valdosta, Georgia
14 Jan 17
@Tampa_girl7 It is expensive so we wouldn't have gone without the gift cards.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
14 Jan 17
@Tampa_girl7 I had the steak quesadilla and my husband got the outback burger. My meal wasn't great but he loved his burger. =)
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@Tampa_girl7 (48865)
• United States
14 Jan 17
@LovingMyBabies I have only been to that restaurant once. I loved the blooming onion. It's a bit pricey there
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@Tina30219 (81541)
• Onaway, Michigan
14 Jan 17
That was nice you guys got a date night. Outback steakhouse has yummy food hope you enjoyed it. Glad to hear the kids had a good time as well.
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@Tina30219 (81541)
• Onaway, Michigan
14 Jan 17
@LovingMyBabies That's good. Hopefully it will not be that long again.
• Valdosta, Georgia
14 Jan 17
@Tina30219 Thank you! It was a really long time before that. We did enjoy the food, it was pretty good.
@silvermist (19702)
• India
14 Jan 17
This really was an unecpected treat.You all deserved it.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
14 Jan 17
@silvermist Yes it was. Thank you! =)
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@LeaPea2417 (36382)
• Toccoa, Georgia
14 Jan 17
That is a wonderful treat! I am so glad you and your husband had that time alone.
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
14 Jan 17
You were lucky. Glad the whole family enjoyed the night.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
14 Jan 17
@ramapo17 Yes we were! It rarely ever happens for us so it was nice. =)
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
15 Jan 17
@LovingMyBabies Everyone needs a night out without the kids every so often. It helps make better parents.
@Daljinder (23228)
• Bangalore, India
14 Jan 17
A break is needed every now and then to relax and chill. Glad you enjoyed it.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
14 Jan 17
@Daljinder Yes it is. Thank you we did. =)
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• United States
14 Jan 17
such great people always nice to get out with your significant other (:
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• Valdosta, Georgia
14 Jan 17
@trinapaige Thank you, it was nice! =)