Hey Friend, 

 

When Kaci & I sat down together at the start of the year, we both felt the same thing.

 

We needed more time together.

 

Since having kids, there aren’t as many moments where we just get to hang out.

 

Life becomes very functional. There’s always something to do, someone to feed, somewhere to be, or another thing sitting on the to-do list.

 

And if you’re not intentional, your relationship can slowly drift into the background.

 

Not because you don’t love each other.

 

Just because life gets busy.

 

So earlier this year, we made a simple commitment:

 

One date night per month.

 

Nothing extravagant. Just intentional.

 

Like I mentioned in an earlier newsletter, we opened a separate “Date Night” bank account and started automatically transferring $100 per fortnight into it.

 

It’s been such a simple change, but something that’s made a real difference.

 

Now we both have something to look forward to together each month.

 

Last month, we went to a new Italian restaurant near us called Sognare (highly recommend).

 

By that stage, our little date account had built up to over $500.

 

It was a Friday night. Kaci’s parents came over to look after Clifford & Florence. 

 

We got dressed up, headed out, and for a few hours… it felt like it was just us again.

 

 

We splurged a little.

 

Three courses. A couple glasses of wine. No rushing. No distractions.

 

Just quality time together.

 

And I remember sitting there thinking:

 

This is important.

 

Because when kids come into the picture, it’s easy to unintentionally neglect your relationship.

 

You’re tired.

 

Your schedules are full.

 

Organising a night out can feel like effort.

 

But when you stop creating moments together, life can slowly start to feel like one long cycle of responsibility.

 

And I think that’s true for more than just relationships.

 

Without small things to look forward to, everyday life can begin to feel like a grind.

 

This weekend we’ve got our next date night.

 

We managed to score some free tickets to watch the Adelaide Crows play North Melbourne at Adelaide Oval.

 

We haven’t been to the footy together in over three years.

 

I think as you get older, you start valuing shared experiences differently.

 

It’s less about what you’re doing, and more about who you’re doing it with.

 

One thing I’ve learnt over the years is this:

 

While it’s important to invest money into assets that compound your wealth…

 

It’s just as important to invest time, energy, and money into relationships and experiences that compound your life.

 

Have a great day,