It is so much fun to have a date with my wife. Everyone should be so lucky...but you're not so I'll have to fill you in on the details. It wasn't extravagant. It wasn't lengthy. It wasn't even to a steak restaurant! But it wasn't to McDonald's, and it was just the two of us.
The babysitter arrived on time and we headed out the door after orienting her a bit. We had used her once before so knew the kids would be fine with her. Contrary to popular belief, we're not fans of leaving our children home alone.
We bundled up in our coats and walked to the metro, rode 5 stops and then walked 1/2 mile or so to the restaurant. The wind tonight made it feel colder than it was so we were very glad to arrive! A coworker recommended a nice Italian restaurant named Pomo D'oro. It is described on their website as "Traditional Luxury Italian". I like it already!
We had a reservation, but the lady reminded me when we arrived that they had another reservation 1.5 hours after ours which I suppose was to remind us that we could not linger. I wonder if she could tell we were American. We can eat a nice, relaxing dinner in less than 30 minutes from ordering if the kitchen can cooperate, right?
Suffice it to say, we had time for dinner, dessert, and coffee and made it out with plenty of time to spare. Speaking of dessert, let me just say that luxurious Italians know how to do it up right! I mean, who doesn't like chocolate soup?
After paying a very reasonable $50 for the quality of dinner we had, we began our journey back home along the Danube River, past the famous Chain Bridge with the Buda castle in the background,
and back home to rescue the kids. Unfortunately, they were both asleep in bed already so we'll have to just enjoy the evening to ourselves.Date night is good. I highly recommend everyone try it. We realized with the move and everything else going on, we had not taken the time to just sit back and relax with each other. God has been good to us. We are so thankful for each other!
This is so good. You need to write a book,I am so glad you got this time out together.We miss you love you HAPPY ANNIVERSARY...
ReplyDeleteSo glad you've already found a great sitter!! :) Enjoy those walks, metro rides, and magical views. Reading your blog always makes me miss being overseas even more than normal.
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful date night! lucky you guys! we love that restaurant too!! so glad you found it. i'll send you a list of restaurants that we loved to give you some more options.
ReplyDeletecarey, on the same street as pomo d'oro is a little indoor play place to take the kids. it's up the street a few blocks (opposite direction of the river) and on the other side of the street. i can't remember the exact same of it, but i believe it's in the benjamin book. it's a cute place to take the kids to get out of the hotel.
when are you guys moving into your house? can't wait to hear about that!
would love to get that list if you have time! We start moving in tomorrow!
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