Grown Up

Tonight I had the opportunity to get out for a little down time with a friend.  I haven't done this in quite awhile.  I think the last time I got out for a bit was for coffee with Kimmy.  And that's been awhile (which means we are over due...hehe).

I met my friend around 6:30 out this great little place called Shellabella's in our tiny town.  In a town with the population of about 5,000 or so, there are not too many places to pick from when you are looking for a nice night out.  There are lots of place within only a 15 minutse drive but tonight it worked to meet here....

Shellabella's is this quaint little place that is great for such meetings as tonight.  Though a little price, it was worth every penny.  We chatted over a glass of wine and an appetizer and then dessert. It was a much needed evening out (as I had a bit of a stressful day).  Having an evening out like this makes me come home refreshed and renewed.  This in turn makes me feel like a better mommy and wife.

As I was leaving tonight though, the thought went through my head "When did I grow up?"  Seems like a silly thing to ask oneself.  But as I was contemplating my "grown up" evening it just hit me how grown up I really am.  It's a good feeling but it just kind of hit me in that moment.  I'm a grown women, with two children, and 13 years of marriage under my belt.  I'm able to go out for a glass of wine with a friend.  I AM a grown up.  I just have no idea when it happened! It's almost as if I've blinked and I'm now where my sisters were when I was a teenager looking up to them and admiring their grown up lives.  How good it feels to be here myself and I am really loving these years of my life. :)

Well, I must close here for tonight.  I have three photo shoots tomorrow (11:00, 1:00, & 3:00), all at the same location thankfully.  So I better get some rest for the big day.  So until tomorrow blog world...TTFN.