Night Out

Last Thursday night, my husband and I were giddy as we climbed in the car. We had given the list of bedtimes and what to fix  for dinner to the sitter, and we were off.....off to enjoy dinner, a lovely bottle of wine,  and the luxury of  time to SIT STILL and have two cups of coffee after the meal. Decadent. We finished our sentences without anyone else interrupting, made frequent, lingering eye contact, held hands across the table, and actually had periods of quiet where no one was talking....

It had been a rough day for my husband, and it would be a rough weekend to follow, since he was brewing a nasty cold that would keep him in bed with a fever for the better part of Saturday--due in no small part, I am sure , to all the stress he has been under. But it was so nice, and important, that we had a chance to reconnect.

Putting the time aside to spend with those we love should be at the top of the list of all New Year's resolutions....or whatever "to do" list you are making today, tomorrow & every day....