When you have small children, balancing love and family can be a difficult balance. Often times, stolen kisses are interrupted by the sound of the fight for the red crayon and lingering looks are lost in translation as someone yet again spills the Kool-Aid on the white sofa. However, with a little work and our five easy steps, you can play wife and mommy all without breaking a sweat.

Make a Date Night Every Week . . . No Exceptions

Make a date with your sweetie every week. Send the kids to the sitter's early so that you can take your time getting ready and looking your best.

Make Time to Make Love

Many couples complain about the lack of spontaneity in their sex life but planned romps can be just as exciting. Set the alarm thirty minutes before the kids wake up for school. It's the perfect way to start the morning!

Leave Quickie Love Notes

Keep a box of sticky notes and a marker handy to make love letters easy to come by. Simply jot a sweet sentence down and place it on the bathroom mirror or anywhere you like where your spouse will see.

Don't Talk About the Kids on Dates

Make a rule that you cannot talk about the kids when you are out on a date together. Chances are they are the main source of your conversations at home so this makes for the perfect way to reconnect with each other as individuals.

Reminisce

It's the perfect way to be husband and wife all while being mom and dad. Tell your kids a funny story about when you were dating over dinner each night. They will enjoy learning about mom and dad before you were mom and dad. You will enjoy the feeling of remembering when you were just two kids in love.