Hubby Surprised Me with a Beach Trip

Congrats on the get away S.. My best advice would be to just flow with it. You will know what to do and when to do it. That and have fun!

AWESOME! Grab some cute new underwear or lingerie if that's your thing, a new bathing suit, and take some wine and an open mind. If he's doing this for you, that's really all you need! Have a great time. :)

What a nice hard working man you have.....and thoughtful TOO. Get a pretty nightie or two in his favorite color and your favorite color. Get or do your nails and toes and throw in a haircut (if your budget permits). Bring some treats/snacks and some drinks you both enjoy....before or after your night at a restaurant. Have a good and well deserved "mini holiday". I'm guessing you must be a really good wife and mom.

Blessings.....

Exciting!! Have a great trip. Let your hubby know your appreciation for surprising you with this...that is super thoughtful.

Relax..and enjoy alone time. It doesn't need to be a trip about sex. Hold hands while walking. Look into each other's eyes when you are talking. When you are sitting wrap your arm around him,put your head on his shoulder..rub his back. Smile.

Try to joke around, let loose and have fun...enjoy relaxing together.

We have this fun game that has a bazillion questions on it...it is old school. I think it is called, "Rate your Mate". You both answer questions about yourself or what you think your spouse would say. It is fun to play..no keeping score..just conversation starters and lots of laughs. I am sure you could make up your own together then answer the questions. Or google questions and print them out then bring it with you.

Find a pretty nighty...get some yummy smelling lotion...it helps to FEEL pretty.

Enjoy evening walks on the beach holding hands, eating out without having the kids interrupting or asking you to cut their chicken. Sleeping in....ahhhhh...sounds lovely.

Please report back and let us ladies know how your getaway went!!

Fun!!! That's what I need! I get you - we're in the same boat!
I wouldn't plan anything - it will just feel "planned" and if he's already shy about that stuff, it might make it worse. Just being away from the kids, wearing skimpy beach clothes and rubbing oil on each other should be enough to get things going!!! LOL! Get some wine/beer/tequila etc when you get there and some good seafood!!!
Have fun! I'm so jealous!

Some nice underthings - since he's a bit shy, I'd suggest it's not racy -, just very, very pretty. A nice nightgown too maybe. Have fun!

You probably don't have to try anything "new" to turn on your guy. If you initiate and start unbuttoning his shirt or pants and let him know that you want him, that'll pretty much do it, especially if he generally initiates more often. If he is usually on top, switch. Give him a backrub while not wearing much of anything. Take a bath or shower together if they are big enough to fit 2. Basic, simple, just a little different. Relax and enjoy each other.

bring an "outift" that makes you feel good about yourself and confident. i used to hate my legs so i always wore thigh highs before i had surgery for the veins after having my daughter. so if there is an area you dont like and makes you feel less comfortable then find an outfit that J. covers that and your husband will like and then bring alcohol=)

Well he is thinking ahead so I give him some kudos for that !!

What would anyone think your request would be 'those things" and "dirty".
There is nothing dirty about being romantic with your hubby.

Get some champagne, favorite foods, and wear something he'll love. They love visuals so put on a good show for him.. as in the way you carry yourself, dress, mood, etc.

Before the trip, send him some sexy texts and maybe a picture, when you get there, act on what you sexy texted about, go to the hot tub, couples massage, etc....

I just don't see a married couple having fun and being romantic as dirty. I can think of a lot of good ideas to throw your way but I don't know what your definination of dirty is.

You'll both have a great time!

Sounds fantastic! I am so jealous!!!

He planned the trip which is amazing and just by doing so means the world, not all men do this...so I think you guys are going to have a blast!

~Grab a bottle of wine or a 6pk of beer and relax...you guys will easily find your groove...don't apply the pressure on yourself like you are doing now, that is not going to help!

Great location. Good food. No kids. A little booze (if that's your thing) and you guys are going to have a blast! No problem!

*I know you said you weren't meaning for this to be 'dirty' but if your worried about the romance part...nothing gets a day going on the right foot like taking a shower together!

S., Congrats! What a sweet thing for your hubby to do.
Can you try to initiate some romance leading up to the trip? I think that would help set your mind at ease and make it so there is not so much pressure on "the trip". I get what you mean, because even date nights give me anxiety these days. We have definitely lost our romantic spark and life has become a bit humdrum. I have been making an effort the last few days though and I can see it maybe starting to come back if we keep at it. How about texting him during the day? It doesn't have to be sexy but it can be. Holding hands, sitting close to each other on couch, leave him a note in his lunch, tell him ahead of time you bought some cute lingerie for the trip. Just a few ideas.