Fun Date Ideas: Conversation Starters for a Fun Date Night

You've got the babysitter and the reservations, now all you need is something to talk about on your upcoming date night! Here's a fun date idea: don't spend the whole night talking about them! Talk about yourselves! If you're like us, you may be a little rusty finding kid-free things to talk about, so here are some conversation starters that have nothing to do with sleep schedules or soccer practice...and everything to do with you and him.

• Your Goals. A great conversation starter is talking about your future. What do you want to accomplish as individuals? As parents? As professionals? Reconnect through your dreams and make a plan to make them a reality together.
  
• Your Childhood. A really fun date idea is to talk about all of those ridiculous, "oh-no-you-didn't" moments from childhood. Sure, you've heard all of the stories (and laughed at the school pics with bad hair and buck teeth), but when you need things to talk about, your funny beginnings are a great place to start.
  
• Your Friends. Share the juicy bits you've gleaned from your friends' status updates on Facebook and Twitter. You'll be surprised about how fun (and gossipy) you can get talking about your buds!
  
• Your Life Before Kids. Here's another fun date idea: list all of your "firsts" before you became parents � first date, first kiss, first trip, etc. A walk down memory lane will remind you of why you hooked up in the first place!
  
• Your Next Vacation. A happy conversation starter is talking about escaping it all. Yes, talking about a vacay involves logistics (schedules, budgets, etc.), but the thought of a getaway can put a smile on both your faces.

Ready to get your gab on? Well get going! Your fun date full of great conversation is waiting!