Date Day

This is my last week of working part-time so Nick and I decided to take one of my off days and have a date day.  Our school Country Dawn was able to let us start Tova a week early so we could make this happen.  Nick and I haven't spent grown up time and/or time with just the two of us in longer than I can remember.

Our date day was bitter sweet in that it was also Tova's first day at school.  I talked myself into being OK by noting that if all hell broke lose I would be able to race right back to her as opposed to a day when I would not be able to because I was at work.  She gave her new teachers a huge smile and was not crying when we left so we drove South with optimism.

Of course we chose to head down town and make our favorite rounds.  Pastries and coffee at Le Panier, walking the Pike Market for spices, browsing Pacific Place, a quick stop at Frans, cocktails at Cutters, a visit to the map store, and lunch at Cafe Campagne.  We even tried to visit SAM but of course they are closed on Tuesdays!  No matter though, we had a blast and were so full of yummy food and treats that dinner was completely unnecessary. 

When we picked up the kiddos Deven was in a good mood and Tova was so calm and happy.  It was a perfect end to one of most relaxed days we have had in too long.

Thursday is my last day of leave with Tova, cross your fingers that it will a good one!

A couple pics from our day.

walking the pike market first thing in the morning

a cyprus marg from Cutters (peach with black rock salt)

Belated Valentine's Post

So I am about a week behind but the Saturday before Valentine's Day Nick and I decided to celebrate. In the majority it was all about different places to eat!!

First up was a quick run around Green Lake - the better to fight the calories to be consumed later. We had a blast! Deven ran with us...or rather rode with us in the stroller. He did wonderful - measured by whether or not he has both shoes, blanket and isn't screaming "All Done!!" The free bananas, apples, bottled water and all the trucks he could see were enough for him to put up with us.

Next, we scooted over to Hale's Pub in Ballard for brunch with our friends Codie and Alex. Don't worry, there was plenty of family seating. Please note their coffee cake is to die for (but not better than Bubba's no Christmas morning)!

Later we used his schools "date night" service for the first time and hit the town, Mill Creek Town Center that is, for some Indian Cuisine at the Clay Pit. We ate enough naan and curry to last us for the rest of the weekend.

Grown up conversation and a cocktail at a neighboring Mexican restaurant closed our day before we had to pick up the man from his after bed time play date. We heard pizza was on the menu...now anything with tomatoes and oregano is, PIZZA!!!