We Actually Got To Eat Dinner!

Okay, so the other night, Chris and I got brave and decided to take the family out to dinner. (I'm not sure if is was actual bravery, or just the absolute lack of desire to have to cook and then clean up the mess... ) So we gathered everyone up, and off we went.

When we arrived, we were pleasantly suprised to find out that apparently it was family night - Brilliant! But the best part --- There was a balloon guy there, which totally rocked! The guy was a little on the weird side, but we all got through that alright. :) So why was the balloon guy so awesome? So when Chris and I take the kids out - as all parents are aware - Chris and I always wind up in a finely choreographed production to maintain sanity (our own, as well as all of the innocent bystanders). We alternate who will leave the table to get things, while the other stays to entertain the children. Food is everywhere - We always pack along a "Mega" sized bag of wipes, napkins can never fully clean the mess our children seem to create all over themselves and each other. We are just going to skip over the whole food all over the floor thing. And 10 min. into the whole process, each of the children have already been to the bathroom at least twice, several drinks have spilled, and most (if not all) of the children are in tears -- and the food hasn't even gotten to our table yet! Yep - restaurants love to see us walk through the door. :)

But this time there was a Balloon Guy! He was making balloon animals for the kids for free - and of course the kids wanted one. At first I felt bad making the guy stand there and make 5 animals. Turns out, the kids loved him! First they had to eat all of their food in order to get a balloon (we need this guy at home), and then they had to behave while they waited for him to come to our table. When he finally reached our table, they were all mesmerized by him the entire 20 min. he stood there. CHRIS AND I ACTUALLY GOT TO EAT OUR DINNER! - That doesn't even happen at home - we seriously need this guy at home.

Ya, we definately tipped that guy - and he was worth it, bless his soul!