Happy Valentine's Day!

Our friends, Jason & Josie invited us on a Valentine's Day double-date to Texas Roadhouse...Mr.Heather's favorite restaurant (how could we say no?) plus, as always, we had a great time. The conservation is always, shall I say, enlightening? We walk out knowing AND revealing way too much than we should (on both sides) but there are always lots of laughs and good times.

The funny thing is that Mr. H was teaching a class at Rhodes so J & J offered to pick me up and meet him at TRH. So, they pull up at the same exact time the babysitter arrives. At first, they thought it was my MIL, but then realized it wasn't. So I climb into the family wagon and they ask me about her. Specifically, Jason says, "Who was that?" and my truthful reply is "I have NO idea! I've never met that woman before in my life!"

Now, if you know me at all, you would know that generally, that would completely freak me out! I don't know if my "Mom-O-Meter" has completely broken down or what, but I left my kids with a complete stranger. OK, maybe I'm exaggerating just a little bit. Someone I work with has a granddaughter who was looking to earn some extra cash. So I hired her. She was here Sat. night which kicked off our Valentines' festivities at Cousin Chad and Angie's Valentine's Party. I can honestly say that I've never been to a party like that before! It was fun, but can't go into details here!

Anyhow, I thought we were all set for Wednesday, but I'd call and double check. I didn't hear from her. It's 10 till 5 so I call again. She lives with her grandparents and so her grandmother answers the phone, says granddaughter must be at the Y, and asks me if I want her to come over until Babysitter shows up. I say uncertainly, "I don't know." She points out that I must have plans to be somewhere. I have to agree with her, that is true. So I took her up on her offer. My parents and in-laws are going to be SHOCKED when they read this because they are pretty much the OFFICIAL babysitters and they have received so many directions and rules and routines that it is ridiculous! You'd think they'd never had kids before! LOL!

And that hour I spent cleaning before I went to work, straightening up the house and putting back to rights again-that was an hour well-invested! I'm patting myself on the back for that one! It is so good to know that your house is clean for company-even if it's just for the babysitter, or her grandmother!

When we got back home, we weren't sure who was going to be at our house, but it all worked out! Sammy was jumping on the couch, Zoe was watching "Babes in Toyland" while reading a book and playing with her dolls (I wonder where she learned how to multi-task?) since usually I'm blogging when my kids are in the tub! (I sit in the hallway outside the door so I don't get wet! Then, when it's over, I take all the rugs and throw them in the dryer when Hubby's not looking, b/c in his Mr. Clean World, that's not OK. I have to do a lot of my cleaning on the sly!)

Babysitter apologized profusely and life was back to status quo in the Mr. & Mrs. Heather Household. We celebrated with an ice cream cake from DQ. There was a $3 off coupon in the Sunday paper and Hubby surprised us by picking one up! It was too die for! It is also most like the reason why I'm still awake at 1:30 in the morning. I'm waiting for my sugar-high to wear off and I only had one piece! *Note to self, eat the rest of the cake in the morning so it can last me all day! I'm supposed to run tomorrow am too! I've successfully made it through WEEK 2 of the C25K Plan!


BTW, right before I left to go out, Zoe said (and I quote) "Mommy, you look gorgeous!" (Did I mention she's my favorite? Tee hee!)

PS Did you notice I updated my playlist for the Valentine's Day? Personal favorite: Bring it on Home.

OK, now I can go to bed! At this point, I'll probably just pass out. This is WAY past my bedtime! Couldn't sleep!