Brave Adventure

We needed a date - badly. So I arranged for a sitter and we got the kids dropped off after an incredibly hectic day. I stunk but was determined to make the most of my child-free time. We got back in the car and Tyler headed purposefully down the road. "Great!" I thought, "He's making the plans tonight". He drove us straight home. "Let's get cleaned up so we feel like we're on a date ok?"

YAY! A shower! A shower without kids running in and out of the bathroom? I shower without having to listen for screams? A shower?

15 minutes later I left the house feeling like a hot mama with the most handsome man on earth (seriously - he is so handsome and I really am liking his beard).

We needed dinner, but where? We contemplated the same old thing and then thought, nah - let's just get a sandwich and find a park somewhere. Then we remembered a japanese restaurant that we've wanted to go to - so we drove past. I chickened out. I used to be so adventurous . . so daring, I'd do it just for the sake of being bold. So I told Ty to turn around and take us back.

Tyler has never had sushi. I have, but haven't ever ordered for myself. We browsed the menu for quite a while and asked a lot of questions. We enjoyed watching the hibachi chef (the guy who throws knives and makes 5 foot flames) and practicing with our chopsticks (which we both abandoned).

The food came and we were both a little uncertain but it was fantastic. So very yummy and it was exciting to try something new! I really enjoyed watching Tyler tear up over the wasabi (it was SOOO hot!).

In all I was reminded how very much in love I am with my good husband, how fun it is to try something new, and how wonderful the unexpected and spontaneous can be. Now we've set a goal that each time we're lucky enough to get a date - we'll try something new! I highly recommend it!