For several years now Friday nights
are traditionally a night out for my husband and I, and anyone who wants to
join us. Often times are daughter and her husband. Tonight we hit the jackpot!
Our other daughter is here for the weekend, so her and her boyfriend met us.
Our best friends and their daughter and son-in-law made it too.
My favorite
part of going out to dinner is the before dinnertime. The whole night lies
ahead. I don’t even mind a little wait,
especially when the weather is nice. It was almost nice enough tonight. (We are
having crazy thirty degrees above normal weather in western New York.) Our
table for ten was ready tonight right away, but thankfully the before
dinnertime we enjoyed a leisurely stretch of catching up time and a few
appetizers, or course.
Why do I
love going out to dinner so much? A good meal cooked, served, and cleaned up by
someone else is always a treat. However, what makes it truly special for me is
the complete focus on the people that gather. Whether it’s a table for two or
ten, I treasure these times to reconnect and remember. TGIF!
I hear you! We went out tonight and waited a long time at the table for our food, but I enjoyed that time visiting. It's just so nice. Plus, the food was fabulous too.
ReplyDeleteOh yes - someone else to clean up the kitchen and time to just chat and enjoy
ReplyDeleteLoved this line, "We enjoyed a leisurely stretch of catching up time." Makes me remember how eating a meal with loved ones is a time to treasure and enjoy.
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