The day date belongs in a category all its own. It feels like such an intelligent idea. “Aren’t we so smart! Shops are open for post-date browsing, we’re not falling asleep, and we have ample time to digest our food and libations before going to bed for the night.” A Sunday afternoon is practically begging for it. I put Anders down, and off we went, while the day was young.
I’d been wanting to try Anju Noodle Bar in Kittery for a long time. Arriving quarter past noon, when they open, it was already almost completely full. A good sign. I couldn’t help but look at everything the table next to us ordered–steamed buns, a pork ramen bowl, chicken wings. I try not to be obvious, but I might as well stick out my hand and introduce myself. We got a table right at the window where, across the street, you can see the Naval Yard. It was a cold, but sunny day. We ordered one of the specials for the buns, spicy and sweet chicken wings that were piping hot when they got to our table, and a shoyu ramen bowl. Sake too. 
Fairly successful with the chopsticks too, but I think noodles are probably one of the easiest things to eat with them. I’m not sure I’d have much success with other food groups.
Couldn’t help but look across at him and be grateful to have such a good man by my side. We had such a good weekend together. We listened to podcasts (just getting into them for the first time and, so far, loving it!) together while folding laundry, watched Allied (I know it didn’t get great reviews, but we both really liked it), and had this date to cap it off. Young children can suck the romance right out of a marriage, but it’s so nice to be dating more than we have for the last several years. Love you, Steve.
Oh, and it was somewhat serendipitous that I realized Lil’s was right next door. After a friend of mine recently brought their crullers to the moms at the kids’ swim lesson, I’ve been trying to conjure up exactly how that spongy, airy bit of dough melted in my mouth that day, and really wanting another. So, we paid our bill at Anju and headed down for a coffee and something sweet before heading home. If you’re in the area, both of these are worth passing through.
{sweater (a new favorite): Nordstrom}
That sounds perfect! Agreed–even without young young kids romance seems to be a challenge these days! We stuck off to the movies yesterday…Moonlight was great–but I’ll take a stuffed crescent any day! ?
get yourself to Lil’s. Your stomach will thank you. (Moonlight is on our list!)
Awww, you guys are so sweet!
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I’d love to hear what podcasts you are listening to! I’m a huge fan of podcasts in general, but am always looking for new ones to subscribe to. My new favorites are the Popcast with Knox and Jamie and Pod Save America. You can’t go wrong with Serial Season One or The Moth though!
Happy listening!
Well, you just made my day. My husband has been so frustrated we can never get out just us on a date night without a big production, and I never thought of an afternoon date! Genius! Love that sweater too.
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Loooove a good day date! What you said about ” not falling asleep, and we have ample time to digest our food ” lol so true! I need a nap before if we are doing a weekend night date lol. Also, you look adorable in that pic with the chopsticks and now I really want that sweater 🙂
Gosh, I try so hard to NOT stuff my face to the point where I can’t even entertain the idea of coffee and dessert afterward, but so far I’m not quite that disciplined yet.
The hubby and I looove Anju! Have you been to Black Birch right up the street? If you haven’t you NEED to!!
i haven’t but i have heard great things!!! on the list.
The hubby and I love Anju! Have you tried Black Birch right up the street? If not you NEED to!!!
your sweater. i need it. where where where!
nordstrom! i link to it at the bottom.
We live close to kittery and LOVE Lils. And anju actually — though I’ve only been once as it’s not exactly a kid friendly place and lord knows we never get a babysitter…need to change that…the almond croissants at lils are basically the greatest thing in the universe. AND there are acai bowls in the little tiny fruit shack next door. For the next time you visit.
Please please please be a good blogger friend and try New Wash and let us know! I’ve been researching it a lot since you posted and most reviews are on the company y website, which we can all be leery at. I love the theory but the price scares me. I’d love a review from someone else, even if you get credit from them. I trust you as a blogger and would love you to try this for all of us! Do it!!! Ha!
they actually saw traffic from the weekend links and contacted me and are sending some. so once i get it… i will let you know!!