DATE NIGHT!!

Last night Zeus and I went on our first date since February. Since we live close to gramma and papa now, we'll take a night or two out of the month to spend some quality alone time.

We dropped the boys off around 6pm at gramma's house and headed to Buffalo Wild Wings. I can't remember the last time we ate there...but their honey bbq wings are soo yummy!! We were hungry and for some reason I couldn't seem to stop thinking about their food all day. lol piggie. I was feeling a little nauseous when we got there and thought I would feel better after I ate...but boy was I wrong. After eating just a little bit I felt HORRIBLE!! With lots of water the nausea went away. Couldn't finish my food though. Boo.

We weren't ready to go home yet so we just walked around a new little outlet mall. There were only about 10 stores open so we walked for a total of 10 minutes before making our way back to the car. haha. Even though it was a short walk, I loved it and won't ever forget it! It was beautiful outside and there was a band playing...and what better way to spend the evening than to walk hand in hand with your better half on a beautiful night with background music?? Sounds like a movie to me. Sometimes the most memorable nights are remembered because they were so simple yet heartfelt.

We then drove to Applebee's for a sweet blondie fix and it hit the spot!! I don't think I will ever get tired of eating their blondies!! But while we waited for our desserts, it really felt like we were dating again. And it felt good to rekindle the flame we have always had but now at the back of our minds because he's busy working and I'm busy being a full-time mommy. Three years and two (almost three) kids later, it's funny how fast life happens. But just the simple action of being alone can make your love feel young again. I know we've only been married three short years and our love is still young...but you get my point. And it's nights like these that makes my heart sing gratitude to Heavenly Father for blessing me with such a loving and hardworking man. I don't know how he does it sometimes. But I guess that's why date nights are so refreshing. It gives us both a breather from everyday responsibilities...just a few short hours to forget about being grownups and just concentrate on each other for a change. ;)

I did miss my babies by the time we finished dessert. I was ready to pick them up and soak in their vibrant rays of smiles and laughter. Their excited faces always make me happy. And when we got to gramma's house, they didn't disappoint. Right when Worthy saw us his face lit up and he showed us his dance from Happy Feet, the movie he was watching. Waylon was sleeping, of course, that sleepyhead.

Last night reminded me why I fell in love with the love of my life and also how much joy and happiness Worthy and Waylon bring into our home. I can't imagine life any other way. It would be sooo empty!!

I don't care what people say...life is sooo worth living!!

Marriage is a journey. Children are the rewards. And Love is a gift.
(thanks Shawnie)