Pre-children...oh the memories

I am writing this mobile as my husband and I go out on a date. Yes, good conversation going on. After 8.5 years, I can do this and it not be considered rude. And I'm a good multitasker. So I can blog and carry on a convo at the same time. Plus my husband's idea of a conversation right now (and i am not making This up) "how long do you think a fart will last in a ziplock bag. Nice. But the reason I felt compelled was the fact we are going on a date and it's bringing back memories of our dates pre-kids. Very different.
Vehicle: not a minivan!! Ha! Zach picked me up in a rusted out Toyota with the floor missing and it was filled with fast food bags. He insisted it wasn't his car and that his was in the shop.
Destinations: not grocery shopping, SAMs club or other various venues that is difficult to take children. Actually we would often stay home and make a pitcher of bloody Mary's. And it was awesome.
Money: pretty much the same. We had none! As we do now. But it's different. We have money, but it goes to house, car, retirement, insurance, and food. Adult stuff. Yawn yawn. Prior to
Kids we were very content making little money, but when we did have money, it went to us....all us!!
Time factor: before kids we had all
The time in the world. We would even go out at 11pm to steak n shake. It was awesome. Now we have to
Coordinate a sitter, pay the sitter, and if it's an overnight bribe them to
Keep the kids til noon so we can sleep off our hangover!
Destination #2: pre-kids it was always outback and drinks. And then maybe a comedy club or bar. Now..bingo. Ha! Or the grocery store. And we never eat out with out a coupon. There are occasional get out and dance on the table moments since cancer, but not near as many as before.
But while many many things are different since kids and cancer, some
Things always stay the same. For example, Zach telling me "your mom goes to college" and me laughing hysterically. (have to see Napoleon dynamite to get it). Or talking trash to
Each other in front of other people. Lol. We like the reactions. And leaning in to give my husband a kiss while he's driving. That's still the same.
The thing I love the most about our date nights now no kids screaming or fighting regardless of our destination or activities. Sometimes silence is golden. Speaking of, Zach turned down the radio...I think he may have something to say and I'm betting it's along the lines of "give me some tots"