Girl's Night and Boy's Night

Last Thursday night we had separate date nights. The boys went their way and we went ours! We haven't done this type of thing much and they both LOVED being the center of attention!

HC and I were headed to see the American Girl movie and then dinner. We arrived at the theater, after checking the website SEVERAL times to be sure of the times, and when I went to buy the tickets - I found out that they cancelled the movie we were to see. HC was devastated! She was so looking forward to a girls' movie night! I had to quickly regroup and come up with a suitable plan B. The problem was - this was not Friday or Saturday night. This was 7pm on Thursday night. Many businesses close earlier on Thursday night. So no ceramics, no going to the local girls boutique. NONE of that! Step 1 - dinner.

I frantically came up with a decent plan B - the mall. I had to be creative so.. we went to Build-A-Bear and a friend told me of a killer deal at the Children's Place. So we indulged. HC was giving her newest family member 'Cutie Pie' her first bath and then we were off to Children's Place for the 50% off of the sale price plus an additional 15% off at the register sale!! Ca-ching!!!!
Then HC decided we had to ride the carousel!! She was THRILLED to ride the carousel. Can you tell? We both 'raced' while we rode!The night was finally complete with a pretzel! My HC really knows how to enjoy the mall to it's fullest. She walked in with a slight frown and left with bags of goodies (at bargain prices no less) and a grin big enough to melt a Mommy's heart. I did good - our night was not lost!

Meanwhile - the boys were doing boys stuff. JB found a new freedom of an open window. Steve said JB rode the whole way with his hand hanging out of the window! The simple pleasures! (Somehow this picture does NOT capture JB, as he looks to me.) Then JB got a cool hat and mini-bat for a keepsake of their night.
Doesn't he look thrilled??? He came home beaming from his 'boys night'. He loves Daddy time!!!!
Next date night I will take JB and Steve will take HC. We cannot wait! I hope JB and I can find something fun for him to enjoy. I am sure Steve feels the same way about HC. It is easier for me to find things HC will enjoy as is the case for Steve and JB. I am sure we will figure it out when the time comes! This summer has been the best so far! I cannot imagine anything more fun than this summer!