Mamaluv's birthday dinner escapade... It's that time of year again. As a child, you eagerly count down the days starting months in advance; as an adult (especially women), you duck your head and hope no one notices the date (although secretly hope that your special someone will make a big hoopla about it). I'm talking about birthdays. Yesterday was mine. My good friend informed me that she was coming over at 6 to babysit and expected us to be on our way for a rare evening out by no later than 6:02. I dropped a few hints to Husband that this is one occasion he needs to plan without my help. He obediently obliged. However, the night didn't exactly go as planned. I'll tell you the story in chronological order, although I only heard the details well after the fact! Husband (at the office): "Hey guys, need to take the wifey out for her birthday. Some place classy." Friend: "mumble mumble mumble High Point mumble mumble mumble swanky mumble..." Husband: "Thanks, dude." Later, on our way to the restaurant... Read More...