The whole process is fun and amusing. If they are going out with my husband they get to pick out his outfit....unless he takes them to a game, then jeans and a team shirt are in order. If they go with me, thankfully I get to pick out my own clothes! But they always pick the restaurant.
I try to center my blogs around the number "5" but this blog would never end if I had to list what I love about date nights. My girls share things with me they may not if we were just doing a typical after-school Jamba Juice run or going out for ice cream. When we are out for a longer period of time it feels more like a fun gab-fest. I also can't wait to get home and hear about the fun my husband had on his "date". Usually I get to hear about how "Daddy let me order Soda (the mischievous grin comes out) and we had steak (they remind me of our typical salmon/chicken dinners).....Daddy finished my dinner....then I had two desserts (another look for my reaction, I pretend to be shocked)....."
I hope my dates aren't second fiddle though I know they probably are and I'm fine with that, especially given the competition. Who can compete with a handsome guy presenting gifts and red meat and unlimited desserts? I still try, on my date we usually share a bunch of appetizers and as they've gotten older and their pallets more refined the restaurants have evolved.
Recently my daughter and I had a shopping date. We were looking for a special dress for an event she had to attend so we made it a date too. We didn't have a reservation anywhere but we managed to score a table for two at a restaurant so fabulous I can't remember the name! Seriously, I can't...but it was great. What I do remember is the conversation and the look on her face as she talked about school and her life which is everything that makes me proud to be her mama! I cant wait for our next date because I know it is going to be FABULOUS!
Dinner date in SF!
Out on a lunch date...then shopping!
The hubby and the teenager out in SF.
Our oldest daughter and I went out for dessert while the rest of the gang went home. It was a treat to be alone with her!
My husband and our youngest head out on a dinner date but first a pit stop at Build a Bear.
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