My Real Life

Last night, we got to go out.

That’s big news!

We haven’t been out to dinner, sans kids, since our anniversary in October.

Last night was my father-in-law’s 76th birthday, and so, as we do each year, his four children and their spouses took him out to dinner.  Grandkids stay home, and we get to enjoy each other, as adults, for awhile.  It’s always a nice night.

So, after work, play practice and piano lessons, I took another shower and got ready to go.

I figured, since it was a special night, I’d blow dry my hair.

To most of you, this does not sound blog-worthy.

However, I don’t blow dry my hair.  I do “no maintenance” hair.

In the morning, I get out of the shower and twist my wet hair up and pop it in a big clip, or I brush it out and hook some of it in a small clip.

The routine, however, never involves blow drying.

So, I figured I’d commemorate the fact that I brought out the blow dryer with a picture.

…and that was as long as I was allowed to be alone.

Monkey in the Middle suddenly appeared at my side and tried to get on the action.

It was at this time, also, that I realized perhaps I should look at the camera…not at myself.

(…and it is at this time that I am noticing how filthy the mirror is…perhaps you could ignore it.)

Then, he wanted another shot, with him winking.

Next, Monkey in the Middle thought it would be cool to show where his teeth fell out in the picture.

That shot inspired us to see what Monkey in the Middle might look like with long hair.

Pretty boy.

Finally, it was time to go.

We went and had a great time.

I ordered the ziti bolognese.

The picture doesn’t do the portion size justice.

And yes, in case you were wondering, I ate the whole thing. 

Plus three pieces of bread.

Buttered.

Plus three mozzarella sticks.

What about it?

As I looked around the table, we were all talking, laughing, and having a great time together.

I also noticed that we are a pretty good lookin’ crew.

Some of my in-laws are a bit “blog-shy” but here are some shots of Real Man and I, and his oldest brother and his lovely wife.

It was a lovely evening with lovely folks.

I think about moving far away, sometimes.  Somewhere out west.  Somewhere where life is a bit slower.

However, I think I’d miss these people.