{"id":16010,"date":"2019-10-29T11:00:44","date_gmt":"2019-10-29T18:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/?p=16010"},"modified":"2019-11-12T13:46:06","modified_gmt":"2019-11-12T20:46:06","slug":"date-your-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/date-your-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"DATE YOUR KIDS + TAKE THEM OUTSIDE!!!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-189-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-189-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-189.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-189-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-189-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2N5nEtD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"boys sherpa jacket (opens in a new tab)\">boys sherpa jacket<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One on one time is REALLY important in our home. We made it a priority a couple of years ago. We go once a month + the boys look forward to it!!! We\u2019ll alternate between one kiddo with both Mom + Dad. Or Dad + son, or Mom + son. Either way there is only one boy + plenty of time to open up about how things are going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we had kids, (back when Jon wanted 13) we stressed over having enough attention to show each of them how loved they are. Individually. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-232-1-750x1125.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-232-1-750x1125.jpg 750w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-232-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-232-1-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-232-1-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"beanie  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/31C1CUs\" target=\"_blank\">beanie <\/a>| <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2PfGIb8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"sherpa jacket (opens in a new tab)\">sherpa jacket<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-207-750x1125.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"16038\" data-link=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/?attachment_id=16038\" class=\"wp-image-16038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-207-750x1125.jpg 750w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-207.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-207-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-207-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-46-750x1125.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"16018\" data-link=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/?attachment_id=16018\" class=\"wp-image-16018\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-46-750x1125.jpg 750w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-46.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-46-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-46-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The more kids we\u2019ve had, the more precious + scarce one on one time has become. We have chosen to DATE OUR BOYS + create these habits while they are young + there\u2019s still adequate time for everyone. \ud83d\ude42 We pray that we\u2019ll always have an open channel of communication as these boys grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We know the cold isn\u2019t too far away, so for our one on one we packed up our cold weather running gear from <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2Wg1Sdb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Backcountry  (opens in a new tab)\">Backcountry<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2Wg1Sdb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Backcountry  (opens in a new tab)\"> <\/a>+ took Jonah up to one of our favorite running trails in Farmington Canyon! Just above this pond that we talked about in our <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"hiking blog post (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/kid-friendly-hikes-in-utah\/\" target=\"_blank\">hiking blog post<\/a><\/strong>, it\u2019s really only a few minutes from our home! SUCH A FUN AREA. There were lots of people taking family pictures just over the bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-245-750x1125.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"16043\" data-link=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/?attachment_id=16043\" class=\"wp-image-16043\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-245-750x1125.jpg 750w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-245.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-245-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-245-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-126-750x1125.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"16027\" data-link=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/?attachment_id=16027\" class=\"wp-image-16027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-126-750x1125.jpg 750w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-126.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-126-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-126-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-71-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"16023\" data-link=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/?attachment_id=16023\" class=\"wp-image-16023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-71-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-71.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-71-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-71-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-6-750x1125.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16011\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-6-750x1125.jpg 750w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-6-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-6-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-75-750x1125.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-75-750x1125.jpg 750w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-75.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-75-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-75-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2N5nEtD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"boys sherpa jacket (opens in a new tab)\">boys sherpa jacket<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We like to run from our house normally, but if you\u2019re driving, follow the signs for Farmington Pond + then park in the upper dirt parking lot. The trail head is just at the north east opening of the parking lot. You\u2019ll see a bridge with a black fence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jon loves to trail run + I haven&#8217;t ever really gone. Jonah is suppper into basketball right now + loves to run. He played in 2 basketball games last weekend + still wanted more. We love to be outside as a family, it&#8217;s one of the places we feel most connected &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; so we decided to take Jonah with us. A few tips for trail trail running : <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shoes! Make sure you have a supportive pair of running shoes. Jon loves <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"these (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/340s77Q \" target=\"_blank\">these<\/a> because they are specific to trail running + I snagged <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"these (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2W6JyR8\" target=\"_blank\">these<\/a>, so glad I did because I am HOOKED! We love to layer! At first you are freeeezing, but you will warm up during your run, so I recommend technical layers that you can peel off during the run. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We took our time, did some running, hiking + sunset watching. It made for the perfect date + I can&#8217;t wait to bring the other boys. It&#8217;s funny how most of my favorite dates with Juan or the boys is when we just get outdoors!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-15-1-750x1125.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-15-1-750x1125.jpg 750w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-15-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-15-1-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-15-1-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption>jon : <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2Je9XqT\" target=\"_blank\">beanie<\/a> | <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2MGGGaJ\" target=\"_blank\">jacket<\/a> | <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/31K2dn4\" target=\"_blank\">sweats<\/a> | <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/340s77Q\" target=\"_blank\">trail running shoe<\/a><br>j : <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/31C1CUs\" target=\"_blank\">beanie<\/a> | <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2MJm5CK\" target=\"_blank\">sweatshirt<\/a> | <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/33TDGNZ\" target=\"_blank\">sweats<\/a> | <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2MGymaP\" target=\"_blank\">shoes<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-71-1-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16049\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-71-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-71-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-71-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-71-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption>gp : <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2W6JyR8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"women's trail running shoe (opens in a new tab)\">women&#8217;s trail running shoe<\/a><br>jon : <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"men's trail running shoe (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/340s77Q\" target=\"_blank\">men&#8217;s trail running shoe<\/a><br>j : <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"shoes (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2MGymaP\" target=\"_blank\">shoes<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I remember the quarter back from our rival high school &#8211; this super stud awesome kid &#8211; told me that his secret training weapon was YOGA. We\u2019re talking stretching + getting in tune with his emotions was the best thing for him on the field. I\u2019ve thought about that a lot over the years. I could be wrong, but it didn\u2019t feel as \u201cstreamline\u201d back in the day as it is now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I usually go to classes for yoga. The boys know I go, but they haven\u2019t seen me practice much in person. I\u2019ve been wanting to introduce the concept to Jonah, but ever since our pedicure date took a biiiiiig turn for the worse. Talk about nothingggg going as planned. I pulled up to the nail salon + I thought he was going to cry. J would NOT get out of the car. I think I\u2019m over it now. Almost. Ha! Anyways, I knew that next I wanted to introduce Jonah to trail running + teach him a few simple poses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-173-750x1125.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"16033\" data-link=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/?attachment_id=16033\" class=\"wp-image-16033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-173-750x1125.jpg 750w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-173.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-173-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-173-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-158-750x1125.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"16031\" data-link=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/?attachment_id=16031\" class=\"wp-image-16031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-158-750x1125.jpg 750w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-158.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-158-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-158-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-144-750x1125.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-144-750x1125.jpg 750w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-144.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-144-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-144-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption>And to think I thought mommy + me matching didn\u2019t exist for boy mamas!!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>He\u2019s seriously such a sweetheart. Jonah is growing into a responsible, polite incredible oldest brother. We love reading chapter books together at night + he wakes me up in the morning. He loves his little brothers + is looking forward to having his own underwear drawer in our new home. I loved this one on one time + hope that there are many more dates for many years to come + hoping a lot more are running together! I didn&#8217;t realize trail running was for me, but I  L O V E D  it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I think I always assumed it was too hot or too cold, but when we snagged our cold weather gear from <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"backcountry (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2Wg1Sdb\" target=\"_blank\">backcountry<\/a><\/strong> I was comfortable the whole time. They have the cutest <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"jackets (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2PfGIb8 \" target=\"_blank\">jackets<\/a><\/strong> + boots rn for the whole fam. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"You can get 15% off with code : GINGER now at Backcountry. exclusions apply. (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2Wg1Sdb\" target=\"_blank\">You can get 15% off your first purchase with code : GINGER now at Backcountry. exclusions apply.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-14-2-750x1125.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-14-2-750x1125.jpg 750w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-14-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-14-2-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-14-2-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-207-750x1125.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"16038\" data-link=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/?attachment_id=16038\" class=\"wp-image-16038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-207-750x1125.jpg 750w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-207.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-207-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-207-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-225-750x1125.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-225-750x1125.jpg 750w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-225.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-225-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-225-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"beanie (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/31C1CUs\" target=\"_blank\">beanie<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2PfGIb8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"jacket (opens in a new tab)\">jacket<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>ONE final tip that I learned from my friend <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Tiff (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thegraygang\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tiff<\/a><\/strong> to divert the other siblings from feeling left out at home is, we always pick out a treat for them at the gas station on the way home. I believe it keeps the child on the date from getting too hyped on being the favorite child \ud83d\ude09 + allows them to talk about things they love in their brothers. I\u2019ve got some weird misconceptions about boys being competitive, so I\u2019m constantly saving little tricks like this in my back pocket to tighten that brother bond that is already so precious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-200-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"16037\" data-link=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/?attachment_id=16037\" class=\"wp-image-16037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-200-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-200-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-200-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-181-750x1125.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"16034\" data-link=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/?attachment_id=16034\" class=\"wp-image-16034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-181-750x1125.jpg 750w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-181.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-181-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-181-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-64-750x1125.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-64-750x1125.jpg 750w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-64.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-64-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-64-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption>gp : <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"beanie (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/31C1CUs\" target=\"_blank\">beanie<\/a> | <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"sherpa jacket (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2PfGIb8 \" target=\"_blank\">sherpa jacket<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2RrgY97\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"pants (opens in a new tab)\">pants<\/a> | <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"shoes (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2W6JyR8\" target=\"_blank\">shoes<\/a><br>j : <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"jacket (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2N5nEtD\" target=\"_blank\">jacket<\/a> | <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"sweatshirt (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2MJm5CK\" target=\"_blank\">sweatshirt<\/a> | <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"pants (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/33TDGNZ\" target=\"_blank\">pants<\/a> | <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"shoes (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2MGymaP\" target=\"_blank\">shoes<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-61-750x1125.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"16019\" data-link=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/?attachment_id=16019\" class=\"wp-image-16019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-61-750x1125.jpg 750w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-61.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-61-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-61-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-138-750x1125.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"16029\" data-link=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/?attachment_id=16029\" class=\"wp-image-16029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-138-750x1125.jpg 750w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-138.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-138-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPARRISH-138-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few one on one dates that we have done over the last couple of years. It doesn\u2019t have to be big or fancy, just some time to reconnect + let them open their heart + mind to our love as parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>pottery class + painting <\/li><li>arcades<\/li><li>baking pizza night + grocery shopping for the ingredients<\/li><li>fossil hunting<\/li><li>mountain or road biking<\/li><li>cosmic bowling<\/li><li>dollar store scavenger hunt (takes a little more prep) <\/li><li>doorbell ditching treats to friends<\/li><li>making slime (the worst, don&#8217;t tell the boys)<\/li><li>batting cages<\/li><li>library + snow cones <\/li><li>nerf gun wars (dart side in Layton Hills Mall)<\/li><li>aquarium <\/li><li>hiking <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t let the cold slow you down from going outside + don&#8217;t let adding more kids discourage you from one on one time. Make it simple + make it work for your family. It could even be tucking them into bed individually. Whatever it is, just commit! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><strong>OUTFIT DETAILS : <\/strong><br>gp : <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"sherpa jacket  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2PfGIb8 \" target=\"_blank\">sherpa jacket<\/a> |<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2RrgY97\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"pants (opens in a new tab)\">pants<\/a> | <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"shoes (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2W6JyR8\" target=\"_blank\">shoes<\/a> | <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"beanie (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/31C1CUs\" target=\"_blank\">beanie<\/a><br>jon : <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"jacket (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2MGGGaJ\" target=\"_blank\">jacket<\/a> | <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"shirt (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/33SmyYI\" target=\"_blank\">shirt<\/a> | <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"pants (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/31K2dn4\" target=\"_blank\">pants<\/a> | <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"trail running shoe (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/340s77Q \" target=\"_blank\">trail running shoe<\/a> | <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"beanie  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2Je9XqT\" target=\"_blank\">beanie <\/a><br>j : <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"jacket (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2N5nEtD\" target=\"_blank\">jacket<\/a> | <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"sweatshirt (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2MJm5CK\" target=\"_blank\">sweatshirt<\/a> | <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"sweats (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/33TDGNZ\" target=\"_blank\">sweats<\/a> | <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"shoes (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2MGymaP\" target=\"_blank\">shoes<\/a> | <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"beanie (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/31C1CUs\" target=\"_blank\">beanie<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This post is sponsored by Backcountry. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"excerpt\">We believe that dating your kids is the best way to reconnect with your kids, individually. We decided to get outdoors with J + take him trail running. 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