My sister leaves tomorrow. But we’re not going to think about it.
Yesterday was a busy, but very nice, day. In the evening, my sister, her husband (Bill), my Bill and I went out. Mary came, too, but all the other kids stayed home with pizza, several movies, and a babysitter. I don’t think the four of us have ever been out like that.
We took them to an Irish-style restaurant, and afterward went next door to the Irish-style pub. The atmosphere was great, the music (before the live band began) was not too loud, and the water refreshing and cold (guess who was designated driver on the icy streets?).
It has been a long time since my clothes reeked of cigarette smoke, and I think Mary is my first child to smell like that. But despite the bad mommy guilt complex, I’m trying to convince myself that the air wasn’t that smoky (and, compared to a bar in Europe where everyone smokes heavily, it wasn’t), and that going there regularly won’t be too unhealthy for her. We enjoyed it that much.
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Good for you! I’m going to make a point of going out with my hubs this weekend. I don’t agree with the law, but here in the “nanny state” of MN, we have a smoking ban in all the bars and restaurants so no more smokey babies here! It works for me (because I HATE the smell of smoke!), but I hate even more the thought of the government taking our liberty away bit by bit!
I’m sure she’s fine. Sounds like a great time! Glad you all were able to get out and about.
Ahhhh, we spent many a night at O’Malley’s when Carl was at CGSC. I LOVE IT!!! There is a little restaurant next to O’Malleys that is French-much better food than the Irish pub. I forget the name but it is small, only about 7 tables in the joint. Search it out-it is worth it, get the soup-it is to die for!
She’s fine, and probably had a great time being out. Good for you for going out and having an awesome time! With the stress you’ve been having, you needed it. 🙂 Sorry about your sister leaving. I would be super bummed.