...In Which I discover That I Am Not, In Fact, A Panda

Originally posted December 21/2006 on "Allison Wonderland"


We actually went OUT last night. Yes, it was our anniversary... well, almost. Close enough to celebrate, anyway. We don't get to do that very much- usually anything we do is with Simon in tow, and we can't really afford to go to a nice restaurant, anyway. We had been debating whether Wendy's or McDonalds would be more appropriate for an anniversary supper when our friends C & J reminded us that they had a gift certificate for a Thai restaurant downtown that had to be used before the end of the year, if we wanted to join them. As if we'd say no!!!

So we asked another couple who are ALSO our friends to babysit (good thing people like Simon!), and we went out last night. I actually got to dress up, which doesn't happen that often. Simon was happily playing with J & J (also known as JP squared) when we left. What a great anniversary gift- no crying or guilt! The restaurant was beautiful; small and candlelit, and it smelled great! C ordered for us, as AJ and I have no idea about Thai food, and we all shared the dishes that came. WOW! Best springrolls EVER. And the rest of the food was great, too, though I wasn't a huge fan of the red curry with bamboo shoots- apparently I am not a panda, as I had previously thought. My worldview is shaken. But other than that- SO GOOD. If you are ever in St. John's, I highly recommend "Taste of Thai."

We got to spend a relaxing evening with two of our best friends, knowing that we didn't need to worry about Simon, as he was safe with two of our OTHER best friends. On top of that, we weren't allowed to chip in for the cost of the meal outside of what the gift certificate covered, and JP2 didn't want money for babysitting, either.

Wow. This might be the best anniversary yet!

Hot Mama

Originally posted May 1/2006 on "My Haikus That You Can Use"

My hair is a mess,
and I have drool on my pants.
Come kiss me, Sweetie!