Ben and I got some kidless time today! WooHoo! Not that we don't love our children, sometimes we just need some time to be able to converse and connect without them around. All you parents out there know what I mean, right? We used the excuse that Ben was taking me out for dinner for my birthday (which was almost a month ago). But since we haven't been out for a nice meal since before that, I guess it was a pretty good excuse! We went to our favorite all-you-can-eat sushi place. Such good sushi and plenty of it! [Sidenote: this made me think of Christina and Brandon's visit a couple of years ago. I think this was the last time we went to this sushi bar... we don't get out much anymore!] Anyway, before the sushi, we went shopping, specifically clothes shopping. I had asked for a business casual outfit for my birthday and I wanted a new dress for celebrating Easter too. First we went to Old Navy. Nothing seemed to catch my eye. Then we went to this great consignment stop - TurnStyle. Wow! Everywhere I turned there was something that I wanted! I got a pair of slacks (Mel's got slacks...on the boulevard), capris, a couple tops, and two church dresses for a great deal! I don't think I've ever been to a consignment shop before. I was very impressed by the layout, the selection, and the prices. I think I'll be going back when I find something else that I "need".
Now, to start thinking about an Easter egg hunt, baskets, outfits, service but most of all how to work in the REAL meaning of Easter. Maybe I feel the budding of a family tradition coming on...
2 comments:
I LOVED TurnStyle when I lived in the TwinCities area. The other consignment shop I highly recommend is NuLook on S. Penn in Minneapolis. Very much worth the trip. -TAB
Yes, I understand the pricelessness of kidless time. I've certainly learned to appreciate it. I'm glad you guys had a good evening! I cracked up at your "slacks on the boulevard" comment... gotta love the inside jokes. Love you!
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