Because I am a total freak about not leaving Juliette with a sitter (as anyone we would get to sit her here would be a complete stranger), one of the great things about my mom being here was Andrew and I got not one, but TWO date nights!
Our first one was last Saturday. It was the perfect opportunity to go to Kitchen W8 - the Michelin star restaurant in our neighborhood. I did my hair, my make up, put on a dress and boots other than uggs! And for a night, it was crazy...it felt like old times, before we were parents!
The restaurant was deceptively big as it had a relatively small store front. The wallpaper was super modern in a black and gray pattern with green seating and lovely little corner booths for two so Andrew and I could sit next to each other instead of across from each other. We talked all night over a beautiful bottle of Pinot Noir and enjoyed each other's company.
The food was exceptional, the company amazing, and it was just an overall perfect night!
Wednesday, the night before my mom left, we also took the opportunity for another date night down the street from W8 at Whit's. Again, we had another exceptional meal, complete me a pop rocks style crackling fondant desert!
It was these two date nights that really highlighted the importance of taking a little adult time for ourselves to ensure we don't get lost in all the diapers, bottles and baby gear! Guess I will have to get some REALLY good sitter recommendations so I can feel good about leaving the baby for a few hours in the future...
Our first one was last Saturday. It was the perfect opportunity to go to Kitchen W8 - the Michelin star restaurant in our neighborhood. I did my hair, my make up, put on a dress and boots other than uggs! And for a night, it was crazy...it felt like old times, before we were parents!
The restaurant was deceptively big as it had a relatively small store front. The wallpaper was super modern in a black and gray pattern with green seating and lovely little corner booths for two so Andrew and I could sit next to each other instead of across from each other. We talked all night over a beautiful bottle of Pinot Noir and enjoyed each other's company.
The food was exceptional, the company amazing, and it was just an overall perfect night!
Wednesday, the night before my mom left, we also took the opportunity for another date night down the street from W8 at Whit's. Again, we had another exceptional meal, complete me a pop rocks style crackling fondant desert!
It was these two date nights that really highlighted the importance of taking a little adult time for ourselves to ensure we don't get lost in all the diapers, bottles and baby gear! Guess I will have to get some REALLY good sitter recommendations so I can feel good about leaving the baby for a few hours in the future...
Glad you guys got a chance to get out! Date nights a crucial to a great marriage and Mommy sanity!
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