Wednesday, Oui?

I have a pretty amazing life and very little to complain about. One of the few things I do often complain about is my work schedule. Now let me add that I am so fortunate to have an amazing career. I love, Love, LOVE what I do and I couldn't imagine doing anything else. I'm lucky I have a job, a job doing what I love, I work with amazing people (colleagues and clients), I believe in the mission of the agency I work for, and I like going to work (most days). But, the hours SUCK!

On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays I pretty much work until 8:00 PM. This, in case you haven't figured out, means that on those days of the week Aaron and I are merely ships passing in the night. Because of this we have instituted "Monday Night Date Night." I can see the eyes rolling now, but it's something I look forward to. We have to make the best of the hours we have together and find a way to connect outside of the "weekend time" that we are accustomed to. I want to publically acknowledge that Aaron sacrifices a lot of time with me so that I can do what I love to do. For that, I am thankful and lucky,

On "Date Night" I try to get out as early as possible (usually around 4:00) and we have a rule- no TV, no internet, no phones (sorry, Hilary- LOL- 243.) We have done some pretty amazing things for "date night" but one of my favorite nights, thus far, was last Monday.

During a nice dinner Aaron and I started talking about what his kids are learning in school; the states and capitals being part of the curriculum. It occurred to me after that conversation that I probably don't know them either (geography was not my favorite- I was a science girl- go figure!) So, we decided to have a competition to see who could name more of the 50 states with their capitals, correctly. Aaron kicked my butt, hard core, which for all those who have negative feelings about the public school system, I know of at least one great teacher!

After our little competition, we made rice crispy treats and ate them while we curled up on the couch sharing  the newspaper. It was really a great night, it didn't cost us a dime, and it's nice to be reminded of the simple pleasures in life. Oui?