Saturday, February 27, 2010

update and a date

So...the Black Eyed Peas concert was fun! (Anyone surprised by that?) I was the only one in the suite who was familiar with the first opening act, LMFAO. The second was Ludacris. I probably didn't need to admit that I knew LMFAO because I read in the paper the week before that they were involved in the Mitt Romney airplane kerfuffle. Oh well--for a second people were impressed. The suite was a blast and at one point there was a conga line happening. One of my friends told me she thought my dress was perfect for Serena (Samantha's cousin on Bewitched). I Dream of Jeannie or Bewitched...I think you get the picture.


After dancing, eating and drinking for a few hours, I walked in my front door to hear, "Hi, Mommy." Not what I usually hear after midnight but I quickly learned that Bug had been throwing up for the past couple of hours. I went from concert going party girl to mom in a snap--or keeping with the Jeannie theme--a blink. Smart woman that I am, I took off my suede books before going up the steps to the little patient.


Since then I've had a day home with Bug, lunch with an old friend, an adoption fundraiser, a visit from my in-laws, a successful solo trip to Target, a new faucet installed (I'm 100% giddy over a full-time working kitchen faucet!) and today...our neighbors are going to watch Bug so Donnie and I can go on a real late afternoon/early evening date. Actually, the time doesn't matter I'm just thrilled to be going out for a bit of alone time with my fella AND have free babysitting. Our boys are 2 months apart so it will be a playdate for Bug...he won't even know we're gone. He's as comfortable at their house as his own and, of course, he likes the toys better over there.


My sister-in-law arrives on Monday. She's leaving Thursday afternoon and I'm headed for the airport the same day at 4:45am. (Do you think airlines frown upon women traveling in their jammies?) I'm visiting my mom and always try to get the earliest flight so I can be in South Dakota by noon (fingers crossed). Any book suggestions for the flight?

10 comments:

  1. You're the third or fourth person (blog and IRL) I know that went to see the Black Eyed Peas. And everyone's saying what a great show they put on. Of course everyone's also a parent and thrilled with grown up time away from their offspring.

    Enjoy your date. Time doesn't matter. A restaurant with no crayons on the table and uninterrupted conversation is what matters!

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  2. I'm jealous. I would love to see The Black Eyed Peas.

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  3. Our new book pick!! Bitter is the New Black...have you already read it? I guess it's hilarious! :)
    LMFAO...I wonder if that's what I think it's supposed to mean...?
    Anyway, I hope Bug doesn't have any more icky nights like that. :(

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  4. I think it's cool that we know who LMFAO is. Regardless of their off stage behavior :) Mimi's right. I've heard great stuff about Bitter is the New Black. Highly recommended! Safe travels to your Mom's

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  5. Glad he's better and YAY for date night (or afternoon!). Safe travels!

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  6. Fun - I want to see the Black Eyed Peas!! They have such a great energy.

    Have you read the new Stephen King? Under The Dome - great book (really heavy though, 800 pages!!).
    And I always encourage everyone to read A Thousand Splendid Suns if you haven't already---such a great book by the author of The Kite Runner.

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  7. Isn't it amazing how quick we can turn back into Mom? Sounds like your night out was a lot of fun! Enjoy your trip :)

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  8. Glad you enjoyed your fun night out, and hope your little man is all better!! I like easy books, books that entertain me... Right now I'm reading Jane Green (I guess it would be chick-lit, kind of like Sophie Kinsella), but I also love Lisa Scottoline for some legal drama with all female heroines! :-)

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  9. You have been having so much fun lately! I hope the date on Saturday was GREAT!!!!

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  10. Wow. Great concert. Charlie would have been very impressed. LMFAO--they sing, "I'm in Miami?" and something else??? I downloaded that song for my Superbowl mix CD.

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