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The ultimate date night hack for dads across the globe was laid out by Kristy Sarah Scott: let them bring along the kids as they nap on the table. This Instagram post with her and her husband Desmond Scott having a lovely dinner while their two babies were snoozing beside them went viral because of its amusing and relatable parenting style.
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The caption said, ‘so… ya come around here often? @desmondscott 😂,’ setting the tone for a funny moment. But the magic really happened in the comment section as parents shared their own real-life experiences with similar scenes. One commenter remarked, ‘This happened with us ONCE. Once we were THAT lucky that they fell asleep. I ordered an extra drink that night 🤣🥰🥹,’ hinting to how rare peaceful dining experiences are with children.
Others applauded the couple for putting their marriage first. ‘I love they prioritize their marriage; it’s so healthy for the kids to see!’ another commented. Someone else said, ‘This is actually the sweetest thing I have ever seen. I love this so much 🥹😍,’ affirming that even the small victories in parenting are soul-stirring.
The cynics came in with, ‘How they both sleep?? lol 😂,’ which sparked a crazy thread of theories. One theory included melatonin and food coma at the same time: ‘They prob ate and the food settled in😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣.’ Another theory went a bit further: ‘“Hey boys, you two wanna help mommy and daddy create content? Just lay here and play slept” 😂😂😂.’
Further comments also appreciated the bigger picture. ‘❤️❤️ and they’ll be perfect little patrons one day, because you normalized their environment,’ said one, suggesting that moments like this nurture the big picture for the kids.
A fan thought, with some sarcasm, ‘Kristy is so calm. Who took the real Kristy cmon now,’ but for the greatest part of the viewership, the takeaway was as simple as: parenting is chaotic, yet occasionally, just sometimes, the stars align.
Was it just the relatively peaceful nap? Or was it a timely reminder to make time for their partner? Whichever way you slice it, the post really hit home for everyone. ‘Listen…quality time is still QUALITY TIME 😂❤️,’ remarked an Instagram user. And really, that’s all that counts in the family realm.
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Known for sharing candid moments by the family, the Scotts have truly once more proven that the best content in the world comes from real life- messy, unpredictable, and wildly full of love. So, when next you think, “Should I just try for dinner out with the kids?” Remember: If Kristy and Desmond can make it, might as well try. And if everything else fails, you’ve got a great story to tell.