March Date Night




Boy, did we ever need a date night tonight! With the events of the past week~me feeling so crummy much of the time, Noah getting sick, impending IVF, developments in Josh's business~we just needed a break. A quiet break. So we arranged with Matt and Jen (thanks, guys for being okay with the last-minute nature of the evening!) to watch Noah so we could go out and TALK.




We went to Bono's BBQ for dinner. Man food! :) It was very good and I was glad in the end we got to go there. Afterward we went for a FREEZING walk on the beach. I think we were there about 1.2 minutes; long enough to snap a picture and then beat feet back to the car. :) The wind was very strong and chilly today! We drove around for a while, went to the Fresh Market and bought some chocolate-toffee-covered pretzels for dessert, and ate them in the car while we enjoyed each other's company. We commented to each other that at that point it wouldn't have mattered if all we did was sit in a parking lot and watch traffic go by! We just needed some time by ourselves.




We are so so thankful we have Matt and Jen nearby. Not only for Date Nights (without whom would be impossible), but for their friendship and spiritual encouragement they are to us.

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Marmee said…
All you expressed is normal and your appreciation of some simple time together is precious. Hang in there! I know I am not Marmee to you but couldn't get the name to change over!
April 5, 2009 at 6:54 AM
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