Day 145: Night away

11/14/2011

So, today was awesome. We went out this morning and did a little more shopping for packages for Ian's team and then mailed it all off at the post office. After that, we went shopping for a dress for me to wear on our date tonight. Ian had fun shopping with me and helping me pick out what I would wear tonight. After shopping, we got the kids some lunch then took them to my awesome friend, Susan's, house for the night. She so kindly agreed to take the kids for the night so Ian and I could spend the night at a hotel in the big city and go to a super nice restaurant... You know, the kind with no kid's menu.

After we dropped off the kids, drove to the hotel and got checked in. We spent some time together before we had to go for our dinner reservations. Then, we both got ready and I loved seeing the look on his face when I put my dress on with my hair and makeup done. It was awesome. The look on his face was the whole reason I got all dressed up tonight. He looked insanely good too. He wore a pair of khaki slacks, a blue shirt, and a tie. He looked GOOD!

So, we went to dinner together and had a great time. We ate slowly and just savored the food and our time together. After dinner, the waiter came and told Ian that dessert was on them and asked what he wanted. Ian wasn't sure why they did that, but I knew and did not tell him. See, when I made the reservations, I told them that Ian was home from Afghanistan for R&R and that it was our one special date night and to please help me make it as special and romantic as possible. I thought that is why they seated us away from the majority of the diners, and I did not expect them to give him dessert. We told them what we wanted and when they came back out, they asked him where he was coming from. He was confused and said the post we are currently stationed at. It confused the guy a little, but he said, welcome back to Ian anyways. Then when he set down the plate, "Welcome Back" was written on it in raspberry sauce. I then told the waiter that he was home from Afghanistan and that cleared it up for him. Ian then looked at me and I told him that I told the restaurant that he was home on R&R. Ian then gave my that "You little stinker" look and told the waiter thank you again for the dessert.

It really was a memorable night and we really enjoyed ourselves. We truthfully have not been alone overnight for quite a while, so it has been a great getaway.