Robert used music to introduce date night, and to change my mood after a long day…

I’ve been entertaining a young man during the day on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. He’s adorable, even when he’s demanding my attention with all his vocal ability. In addition, I’ve been revisiting all kinds of entertainment with this new guy, including the lyrics to the songs in Robin Hood (the animated Disney version), and Mary Poppins. They’re fun, but not what I’d call romantic.

Who is this new guy in my life?

This is our grandboy, Theodore. He’s 4 months old, and quite a fellow. His bald head is great to kiss. His smile makes me feel like I’ve won an award, and his baby-babble is mesmerizing.

However, after a day of baby joy, Robert knows I’m going to be tired. I’m so tired, that my arms feel like they’re going to fall off… ’cause this guy is heavy. Yes, he’s a 20-pound armful.

Using Music To Introduce Date Night

We were driving back to our little house-on-wheels after a day with the grandboy, and our evening was open for a bit of a date night. Robert knew I was tired.

He’d already planned ahead.

As we drove, he used his phone to queue up a song on our truck’s audio system…  and said,

“How about we watch a movie together?”

First he played this song…

(if you can’t see the video – go here: https://youtu.be/H2syST_MPn8 )

If only you could have seen the smile on my face…

The Last of the Mohicans is one of my most favorite movies. It’s romantic and yet full of adventure. And Daniel Day Lewis.

Then Robert said,

“Or we could watch this movie…”

and queued up the next song…

(if you can’t see the video click here: https://youtu.be/_DVrU04Mm_E )

That’s the movie, “Love Actually” – another of my favorite romantic, feel-good movies…

We’ve spent 36 years getting to know each other, so it’s easy to list our favorites. How about you? Do you know which romantic movies your spouse likes?

The Power of Music

Just hearing those soundtracks changed my mood…

I reached for Rob’s hand, and let out a big sigh…

Just like that, my focus was fully on my husband.

(Not that cute, little bundle I’d left behind, and would see the next day.)

Have you tried the power of music to change your mood?

Spend a little time looking up the theme songs from romantic movies you and your spouse love to watch – perhaps you even have them already in your movie library at home.

Make a play list of theme songs that immediately bring a smile to your face. Use the power of music to get you in the mood to reconnect with your spouse. 

What are some of your favorite “date-night” movies?

(Just a Note—The movies I’ve listed are our favorites, but some of you reading this post might find them a bit risque or violent. Everyone has different triggers, and must make their own decision on what is appropriate.).