Presidential Date Night

Posted on 30. Apr, 2009 by admin in Chasing Date Night

The President and First Lady have made it public that they embrace date night. If the leader of the free world, who’s arguably responsible for maintaining world peace and keeping the markets from spiraling ever downward, can commit to a regular date night, what’s stopping you?

I’m guessing the Obamas could beat you any day when it comes to reasons to skip date night, but let’s not overlook the fact that they enjoy certain advantages over you. Despite all the responsibilities facing the First Couple, they have a few things going for them:

• The Obamas have live-in help. Even if the First Family didn’t include Michelle’s mother, I’m pretty sure they’d have a hook up for quality childcare on demand.

You, on the other hand, have that girl down the street who just started to drive and wear black eyeliner. If you’re lucky and call three weeks ahead, she’s available.

• The Obamas have a limo and driver, which leaves little chance of getting in a fight on the way to the restaurant because Barack won’t stop to ask for directions.

You have a minivan with Chick-Fil-A ground into the seats and a collection of pinecones from Hobbs State Park rolling around the back. Sexy.

• The Obamas have lots of invitations to parties and events. I’m pretty sure they’re not sitting around on Thursday night trying to decide how to spice up their date night.

You live in Arkansas. While the outdoors can’t be beat, we’re not exactly the hub of nightlife. On any given date night you might be choosing between Red Lobster, a pottery class, and a talk on that endangered bird.

• The Obamas have the hotness factor. Face it, we’d all be more excited if our mates were as toned and attractive as Barack and Michelle, respectively.

You squeeze fitness in between trips to the new Target and soccer, basketball, and dance. Your personal beauty routine consists of flossing.

• The Obamas have less time together. The demands of the presidency make it that much more important to carve out quality time together.

You spend way too much time with your spouse as it is. All you want to do on the weekend is escape. Besides, isn’t cleaning the garage quality time enough?

See how badly you need date night?

First Lady Michelle Obama stated in an interview that their big moment of realization of just how important date night really is came when one of their daughters mentioned how much she loved seeing her parents hold hands and go out on a date. Remember that the next time you feel selfish leaving the kids behind. It’s good for them to see their parents enjoying each other’s company!

Summer’s coming. It’s the perfect time to commit to recapturing the romance. I know I’m going to. How about you?

Lela Davidson is a writer in NWA who has never been to Red Lobster, a pottery class, or a talk on that endangered bird. Find out more at http://afterthebubbly.blogspot.com