So what do adults do on the last day of school?
We put the oldest kids in charge and go out! (Natch.)
Last night (which was odd to do on a Thursday night because it felt so Friday-nightish) Veda and I joined two other couples who are dear friends of ours (and neighbors to boot) and went out for an evening of serious laughter and good food at Aspens.
It's amazing how much fun you can have when you rid yourself of the parent hat just for an evening and remember the fact that you're a human being. You remember how much fun it was (and is) to be part of a crowd, and to share stories, commiserate on trials and tribulations, and just laugh to the point that others in the restaurant really wonder what's so funny.
And why they are not part of such a fun crew.
The beauty of it all ... it reminded me of how blessed we are to have friends we trust, we enjoy, and we even vacation together. That's saying something, considering we have nine kids total amongst the three families!
So here's to a grown-up night out ... may we not wait until next year when school is out to do it again!
Cheers!
