Snow and slush and basketball games and meetings and sleep. Tonight? Tomorrow night? Sunday afternoon? Trying to shuffle through and find a time to sit at a table, just Steve and I, and have a little date before Valentine’s Day has come and gone. We managed, Sunday at 1, when the snow was picking up and adding to the six inches we already had on the ground. The brick with the icicles, the way the snow hushes everything, makes it look storybook, the quick open-close of restaurant doors so you don’t let the cold in. The tiny restaurant we chose felt extra cozy for those few hours, the heater that was right under our table kept us both warm, as did the Bloody Mary (my first) and hot coffee.
We talked about a lot of things and nothing. Travel hopes (a one-day camping/hiking trip in Alberta remains very high on my list), our kids and how wonderful and difficult parenting is, work, life. We had a lovely waitress who surprised us with these toffee donut holes with crushed almonds before our entrees came. We decided on a sweet and a savory–I ordered baked french toast and he ordered shrimp and grits with an egg on top and we shared. Someone explain grits to me. They were delicious, but I had no idea what I was eating. (Waitress’ description: “the love child between rice and potatoes”)
Hey Steve. I’m glad you’re still the guy I get to go on a date with. I love you.
this sounds kind of perfect. cozy and warm and lovely. you two make cute valentines!
xo, brittany
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Sounds perfect! And lucky you to find time for that date! My husband declared he has to work late all week…I told him that’s fine as long as it’s not his way of celebrating Valentine’s Day and his 40th birthday with his mistress! kidding, not kidding!
The selfie is to die for! I say frame it and give it to him for Valentine’s Day!
Cheers~
So sweet! Love your posts about everyday life moments!
So sweet and perfect!
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Grits: a corn based version of oatmeal. Usually served with savory dishes but can be eaten sweetened. Come downs south and we’ll fill you in
Bridget!!! Have you ever talked (or typed) in depth about the transition from single with no kids to married and a house full of kids over night??? I would be really interested to hear how the transition worked for you and if you have any pointers! I am dating a single dad with 4 kiddos, and not only is he 7 years older, but I have no kids of my own and have never been married!
Did you ever feel like you were losing your sense of freedom? How did you transition with the kiddos… slow and steady?
Anyways, just curious!!
I loved this post 🙂
Grits…southern polenta (but a little ‘grittier’ — pun intended) more so than rice/potatoes in my opinion! Definitely add butter and cheese 🙂
Sounds like a perfect date! I like grits even though I’m not sure I’ve ever had them done particularly well. I just out grated cheese and hot sauce on them.
I think (hope) my husband and I will go out this coming weekend. This past couple weekends were kind of a bust as far as dates go . 🙁 But other, good, important things got done, so I guess I need to keep that in mind.
Love the picture of the two of you!
Sounds cozy! Although we live in New York City – with tons of amazing restaurants all around – our Valentine tradition is to stay home and cook dinner together. Quieter and more romantic, much like your snowy Sunday brunch.
Valentine’s has got to be the hardest day to find a babysitter! Everybody goes out! We had a babysitter for Saturday night (we were doing a trade with another couple – free!), but had to cancel because our boys were exposed to strep throat. so we picked up some lobster tails, jalapeño poppers and some steaks and a bottle of wine. Put the kids to bed and made a fancy dinner in. It was so nice! We’ll definitely be doing it again.
LOVE the pic of you two. #relationshipgoals (Does that seem like too much? Nah, I’m going for it.) Seriously, you two are one of my favorites. Happy Valentine’s Day!
thanks kelly! we try! happy v-day to you too!
Love the vibe of these photos.
Mmm grits! Like other people have said, it’s coaresely ground corn. You can have white or yellow. The best is cooking it low and slow with cream or whole milk. My husband will only eat them sweet, but I love them with cheese cooked in as a base for savory dishes. Bob’s Red Mill makes a good version that should be available in every region. Instant is never worth it!