My in-laws met us in Sicily!  Which meant we got the best international babysitters ever.  JB and I got a day date and then a night date.  It was so nice to get that quality time in. We took a long boat ride along the coast, saw grottos, swam in the sea, and then had a nice dinner out in Taormina.  All with the knowledge that our baby was in the best hands ever.  which makes it way more enjoyable, i think.