Stop in the Name of Love

For the first time in who knows how long, Chris and I had an actual real live date last night. Just the two of us! We even sent Amelia to SPEND THE NIGHT with her grandparents. As in, she was not there when we got home. And she was not there when I woke up this morning. Excuse me while I bawl hysterically because I have serious separation issues.

Okay, I'm good now. Because last night was actually pretty dang terrific. After work I met my hubby dearest for dinner at my FAVORITE place to eat in all of Louisville - Sidebar. I'm sure I've talked about it before but in case I haven't, let me just say that this place has the best grilled salmon sandwich in all the land. Plus sweet potato fries AND zucchini fries. It's all so so scrum-diddly-umptios.

After stuffing ourselves silly, Chris and I drove over to the Kentucky Center for the Arts to watch the Broadway show, Motown the Musical. Y'all. This show was AHHHH MAAAA ZZZIINNGG!!

These actors could flat out sing their tushes off. I had a smile plastered on my goofy mug from the opening act when the Temptations came out singing a medley til the end which closed with the entire ensemble getting down to some Stevie Wonder.

I think my favorite part was the Jackson 5 bit. The little boy playing young Michael Jackson was spot on. I could not get over how awesome he could sing and dance. Or maybe my favorite was Diana Ross... or Smokey Robinson ... or Marvin Gaye ... I can't decide! It was all too good to pick just one.

Since having Amelia, I have not prioritized spending much time for just me and Chris to go out on dates without the baby. Like I said, I have separation issues, but I'm working on it. Last night helped me realize that it is a good thing to take time for date nights. Sometimes it is just necessary to break out of our usual routine -stop in the name of love, if you will - and have a Mommy/Daddy date.

It was easy to let go of my anxiousness about Amelia when I received this picture of her and Lucy being pulled around in her wagon. I think it's safe to say they were having just as much fun, if not more, as we were last night!