We came down so I could surprise my dear friend Elaine at her mother's night out/baby shower and then attend a Catholic home schooling conference this Saturday. Below is beautiful Elaine, 39 weeks' pregnant, with some gorgeous socks a friend knitted (matching baby-and-mama socks).
I left John at home (at the in laws') with Chris for the evening, my first major evening outing without John. I really enjoyed myself and John did fine until he became tired for bedtime. Then he began to melt down. Meanwhile, I was trapped at the very enjoyable party because we got one restaurant bill, which we divided, specifically by order, among 11 women. The whole bill process took an hour to organize. The lesson I learned is to carry cash so I can leave at a moment's notice, paying and walking out. I got home at 10:30, an hour and a half after John was ready to sleep, so he was weeping by then. So sad! Despite the trauma, I really enjoyed having my first evening to myself in eighteen months!
Oh! You're going to be at the conference?! Cool! It's my dd's 8th birthday, but i'm going to go til early afternoon. Hope to see ya!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a fun time! I think you're smart to carry cash next time. Another suggestion would be to ask the waiter for a separate check ahead of time.
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