My husband, Garth [not his real name] and I don't get a chance to hang out together, a lot, anymore. Oh, we're fine. Thanks. It's just that, he works during the day and I don't get home until well after the dishwasher has been loaded from suppertime (no, not on purpose) unless, it's Friday.
"You're off tomorrow, right?"
Yes…I mean…but, not this week…um…no.
"But, you worked last Friday, didn't you?"
Aaaand, the Friday before that…too…even the kids couldn't help but notice Daddy was feeling a little, well, I swear, the poor guy was ready to break out into song, any moment.
"All…by…mah…se…eh…elf."
[reaches for tissue box]
"I don't wanna be."
[sniff-sniff]
All…by…mah…se..eh…elf…aaaaanymore."
This Saturday, however, we were BOTH home (WHOOT!) so, we spent the early afternoon food shopping (I know, don't be jealous) and life was good.
Until.
"Ready, Mommy?"
[eyes go wide]
"NOW where is SHE going?"
Oh, did I NOT mention, I gave the 16 yo permission to sleep over a friend's house, so she could get up early and go to church with her family since, you know, we seem to be in between religions, at the moment.
"But, isn't the other one babysitting, tonight?"
Yes, I also gave the 14 yo (i.e. the other one) permission to go to the mall with a friend and her mom (supposedly, Hot Topic had a sale, buy one Alice in Wonderland t-shirt, get two human sacrifices, free, or something) before, you know, the kid goes off and earns some more of her OWN spending money…DAMMIT!
"But, I wanted to go out WITH YOU…tonight!"
That's the thing about having live-in babysitters (I know, don't be jealous) you sort of forget that kids need to go out and have a little fun, too.
"We just spent the whole morning, together!"
If you consider jet-setting across town to take advantage of can-can sales, fun (like we do) I mean.
[reaches for tissue box]
"Okay, I would LOVE to go out with you!"
Because, I can't stand to see a grown man cry.
"Call mom and dad."
So, I fired up the crock pot (i.e. grandmas and grandpas gotta eat, too) then, picked up the 14 yo, bought her home so she could go to the bathroom (yes, she gets that from me) then, dropped her off at her babysitting gig ('cawse, you know, she can't drive, yet) put on my sexiest black boots (sorry, grandma and grandpa) directed my husband to this really cool new Asian bistro I heard about (YUM!) and spent the next hour seductively sipping a peartini (DITTO!) through heavily-glossed lips and gave Garth [not his real name] my FULL attention.
[licking lips]
Aaaaand, life was good…until dessert.
[eyes go wide]
"Something wrong?"
Oh, we're fine…really.
"So, WHAT ARE GUYS DOING HOME SO EARLY?"
Just killing two birds with one stone (i.e. guess that peartini was A LOT stronger, than I thought) you know?
"Thought you'd like to share some cake and coffee, with us!"
Besides, we haven't seen my in-laws in, well, forever, too. Aaaaand, life was pretty gosh-darned good…until.
"Soooo, how's the gym working out for you, Mrs. Manager?"
Peartini, anyone?
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Comments
66 responses to “Killing Two Birds With One Peartini”
I totally need an adult day/night with the hubs. He’s been gone so much lately I’m almost not sure what he looks like any more. I’ll just substitute your peartini for a
glassbottle of wine!I totally need an adult day/night with the hubs. He’s been gone so much lately I’m almost not sure what he looks like any more. I’ll just substitute your peartini for a
glassbottle of wine!I totally need an adult day/night with the hubs. He’s been gone so much lately I’m almost not sure what he looks like any more. I’ll just substitute your peartini for a
glassbottle of wine!I totally need an adult day/night with the hubs. He’s been gone so much lately I’m almost not sure what he looks like any more. I’ll just substitute your peartini for a
glassbottle of wine!I totally need an adult day/night with the hubs. He’s been gone so much lately I’m almost not sure what he looks like any more. I’ll just substitute your peartini for a
glassbottle of wine!I totally need an adult day/night with the hubs. He’s been gone so much lately I’m almost not sure what he looks like any more. I’ll just substitute your peartini for a
glassbottle of wine!Yet, ANOTHER reason why we SHOULD be living closer!
Hugs,
Liz
Yet, ANOTHER reason why we SHOULD be living closer!
Hugs,
Liz
Yet, ANOTHER reason why we SHOULD be living closer!
Hugs,
Liz
Yet, ANOTHER reason why we SHOULD be living closer!
Hugs,
Liz
Yet, ANOTHER reason why we SHOULD be living closer!
Hugs,
Liz
Yet, ANOTHER reason why we SHOULD be living closer!
Hugs,
Liz
You are in between religions too?
You are in between religions too?
You are in between religions too?
You are in between religions too?
You are in between religions too?
You are in between religions too?
You know, I think it’s important to have dates! I’m glad that you & Garth got to have one! And Peartini’s? YUMMMMMMM.
xo
You know, I think it’s important to have dates! I’m glad that you & Garth got to have one! And Peartini’s? YUMMMMMMM.
xo
You know, I think it’s important to have dates! I’m glad that you & Garth got to have one! And Peartini’s? YUMMMMMMM.
xo
You know, I think it’s important to have dates! I’m glad that you & Garth got to have one! And Peartini’s? YUMMMMMMM.
xo
You know, I think it’s important to have dates! I’m glad that you & Garth got to have one! And Peartini’s? YUMMMMMMM.
xo
You know, I think it’s important to have dates! I’m glad that you & Garth got to have one! And Peartini’s? YUMMMMMMM.
xo
Yes, we've been in between religions long enough to where kids are ASKING to go to their friends' churches. Although, by allowing them to do so, we ARE perhaps the most well-rounded family…religiously, anyway.
Hugs,
Liz
Yes, we've been in between religions long enough to where kids are ASKING to go to their friends' churches. Although, by allowing them to do so, we ARE perhaps the most well-rounded family…religiously, anyway.
Hugs,
Liz
Yes, we've been in between religions long enough to where kids are ASKING to go to their friends' churches. Although, by allowing them to do so, we ARE perhaps the most well-rounded family…religiously, anyway.
Hugs,
Liz
Yes, we've been in between religions long enough to where kids are ASKING to go to their friends' churches. Although, by allowing them to do so, we ARE perhaps the most well-rounded family…religiously, anyway.
Hugs,
Liz
Yes, we've been in between religions long enough to where kids are ASKING to go to their friends' churches. Although, by allowing them to do so, we ARE perhaps the most well-rounded family…religiously, anyway.
Hugs,
Liz
Yes, we've been in between religions long enough to where kids are ASKING to go to their friends' churches. Although, by allowing them to do so, we ARE perhaps the most well-rounded family…religiously, anyway.
Hugs,
Liz
At least you got half an evening alone (and that whole morning shopping!)
I am giddy with excitement at the possibility that the 17yo will be working on Sat. evening while the 15yo will be on a campout. Romantic dinner? You betcha!
At least you got half an evening alone (and that whole morning shopping!)
I am giddy with excitement at the possibility that the 17yo will be working on Sat. evening while the 15yo will be on a campout. Romantic dinner? You betcha!
At least you got half an evening alone (and that whole morning shopping!)
I am giddy with excitement at the possibility that the 17yo will be working on Sat. evening while the 15yo will be on a campout. Romantic dinner? You betcha!
At least you got half an evening alone (and that whole morning shopping!)
I am giddy with excitement at the possibility that the 17yo will be working on Sat. evening while the 15yo will be on a campout. Romantic dinner? You betcha!
At least you got half an evening alone (and that whole morning shopping!)
I am giddy with excitement at the possibility that the 17yo will be working on Sat. evening while the 15yo will be on a campout. Romantic dinner? You betcha!
At least you got half an evening alone (and that whole morning shopping!)
I am giddy with excitement at the possibility that the 17yo will be working on Sat. evening while the 15yo will be on a campout. Romantic dinner? You betcha!
Aaaaand, all those lovely Chi-town restaurants to choose from…YUM!…have a great time!
Liz
Aaaaand, all those lovely Chi-town restaurants to choose from…YUM!…have a great time!
Liz
Aaaaand, all those lovely Chi-town restaurants to choose from…YUM!…have a great time!
Liz
Aaaaand, all those lovely Chi-town restaurants to choose from…YUM!…have a great time!
Liz
Aaaaand, all those lovely Chi-town restaurants to choose from…YUM!…have a great time!
Liz
Aaaaand, all those lovely Chi-town restaurants to choose from…YUM!…have a great time!
Liz
Seriously, Leadfoot (heh!) just being able to find stuff to talk about, other than the kids, or bills, etc… or, just staying awake long enough to, you know, talk, is an amazing feat!
Hugs,
Liz
Seriously, Leadfoot (heh!) just being able to find stuff to talk about, other than the kids, or bills, etc… or, just staying awake long enough to, you know, talk, is an amazing feat!
Hugs,
Liz
Seriously, Leadfoot (heh!) just being able to find stuff to talk about, other than the kids, or bills, etc… or, just staying awake long enough to, you know, talk, is an amazing feat!
Hugs,
Liz
Seriously, Leadfoot (heh!) just being able to find stuff to talk about, other than the kids, or bills, etc… or, just staying awake long enough to, you know, talk, is an amazing feat!
Hugs,
Liz
Seriously, Leadfoot (heh!) just being able to find stuff to talk about, other than the kids, or bills, etc… or, just staying awake long enough to, you know, talk, is an amazing feat!
Hugs,
Liz
Seriously, Leadfoot (heh!) just being able to find stuff to talk about, other than the kids, or bills, etc… or, just staying awake long enough to, you know, talk, is an amazing feat!
Hugs,
Liz
Heading out for Toddler Tuesday, which can be a dinner date or a trip to the gym, tonight, sigh, it’s buying diapers and such at the grocery store. I may just dream about a peartini though 😉
Heading out for Toddler Tuesday, which can be a dinner date or a trip to the gym, tonight, sigh, it’s buying diapers and such at the grocery store. I may just dream about a peartini though 😉
Heading out for Toddler Tuesday, which can be a dinner date or a trip to the gym, tonight, sigh, it’s buying diapers and such at the grocery store. I may just dream about a peartini though 😉
Heading out for Toddler Tuesday, which can be a dinner date or a trip to the gym, tonight, sigh, it’s buying diapers and such at the grocery store. I may just dream about a peartini though 😉
Heading out for Toddler Tuesday, which can be a dinner date or a trip to the gym, tonight, sigh, it’s buying diapers and such at the grocery store. I may just dream about a peartini though 😉
Heading out for Toddler Tuesday, which can be a dinner date or a trip to the gym, tonight, sigh, it’s buying diapers and such at the grocery store. I may just dream about a peartini though 😉
Toddler Tuesdays? Love that! Oh, and your blog's design is GORGEOUS…however, it does make me want to crawl in and take a nap 😉
Hugs,
Liz
Toddler Tuesdays? Love that! Oh, and your blog's design is GORGEOUS…however, it does make me want to crawl in and take a nap 😉
Hugs,
Liz
Toddler Tuesdays? Love that! Oh, and your blog's design is GORGEOUS…however, it does make me want to crawl in and take a nap 😉
Hugs,
Liz
Toddler Tuesdays? Love that! Oh, and your blog's design is GORGEOUS…however, it does make me want to crawl in and take a nap 😉
Hugs,
Liz
Toddler Tuesdays? Love that! Oh, and your blog's design is GORGEOUS…however, it does make me want to crawl in and take a nap 😉
Hugs,
Liz
Toddler Tuesdays? Love that! Oh, and your blog's design is GORGEOUS…however, it does make me want to crawl in and take a nap 😉
Hugs,
Liz
Mmmmm peartini. You probably should have had a few and gotten your fruit supplement for the day!
(Love the Boom Boom dance too!)
🙂
Mmmmm peartini. You probably should have had a few and gotten your fruit supplement for the day!
(Love the Boom Boom dance too!)
🙂
Mmmmm peartini. You probably should have had a few and gotten your fruit supplement for the day!
(Love the Boom Boom dance too!)
🙂
Mmmmm peartini. You probably should have had a few and gotten your fruit supplement for the day!
(Love the Boom Boom dance too!)
🙂
Mmmmm peartini. You probably should have had a few and gotten your fruit supplement for the day!
(Love the Boom Boom dance too!)
🙂
Mmmmm peartini. You probably should have had a few and gotten your fruit supplement for the day!
(Love the Boom Boom dance too!)
🙂