Dates!

In the last month, Bryan and I have been going on lots of dates.  And it’s been lovely!  I highly recommend it to all parents out there:)  We’ve hired my friend Karen’s daughter, Shara to come over once a week or so, and I’m still marveling at how nice it is to take a few hours off to chat with my husband and to spend some time in each other’s quiet company.

The first night we went out – not to do anything in particular but just to be out together – I kept having the thought, “This is amazing!  You can PAY someone to feed your child dinner and put them to bed!”  We’re really lucky to have family in town, and Michael and Lisa are awesome baby sitters.   I feel most comfortable asking for their help with longer evenings (like our outing to American Players Theater last week).   It’s so nice to have options!

So Shara has come over a couple week night and a couple Sunday afternoons.  Bryan and I went to Mickey’s Tavern on Willy Street.  For those of you in Madison, I recommend it!  It’s run by the same woman who owns Lazy Jane’s, and the food was good!  They’ve got a nice outdoor eating area, and the inside is cozy with an eclectic mix of tables, couches, kitschy decorations, and pool tables.  A cozy, bright, and clean place.  I think we’ll be going back!

A few weeks ago we went to Tenney Park and ate Shrimp ‘po boys on the pier while the sun set.  I love the idea of spending regular downtime with my sweetie.