time well spent

I went out with my husband tonight.  It wasn't a big planned date but it was time spent together with out our offspring--so I guess you can call it a 'date'.  I was wearing make up--so  that counts for something. ;-)

We were able to enjoy a very original evening for sure.  Since my husband is now a bona fide member of the SAG union, he has the opportunity to participate in various union sponsored events.  Tonight we went to a Q & A featuring Julianne Moore and Mark Ruffalo, discussing a recent movie they starred in.  Afterward, there were delicious gourmet snacks and wine available, if you were so inclined.

It was in a small auditorium like setting, intimate and personal.  We weren't out very late, which was nice.  We were only gone for a few hours and were home in time to enjoy our kiddos before bed and tuck them in.  The traffic, although annoying, was a bonus because it gave us more time to spend together, conversing, sharing ideas and thoughts, uninterrupted.

It was a really pleasant and unique night out.

Taking time to invest in your spouse, to really focus and listen, is lovely time indeed.

A lovely evening is always time well spent.