Date

It has been a very long time since Bill and I had time alone together. I really miss his 6 days off. If I were to say what the biggest adjustment with our move has been for me, it would be Bill changing jobs, hands down.

He has a great job. We are both thrilled with it, but I miss my husband. I miss our days together alone. I miss our bike rides. I miss him, period.

Having said that, I can say that the time we get together now is much appreciated and cherished. I am adjusting.

We had a date last Friday. No kids!!! I anticipated it all day, and 5pm could not have come soon enough.

We went to a seafood restaurant that we had not been to before, and the food was excellent. Just excellent. Beer, crab and lobster bisque, salad, 5 kinds of shrimp, and key lime pie to round it off. It was amazing how quiet it was, and we were surprised that no one screamed, wrestled with each other, or threw themselves on the floor crying. Instead they all spoke with their indoor voices. Amazing.

We went straight to the boat afterwards. It was dark, and the Christmas lights were on at the harbor. The outdoor tiki bar had a singer, and Jimmy Buffet songs floated down the dock to our boat.

We went down below to the aft cabin, opened the window, laid back and gazed at the stars. A gentle breeze blew in, and we talked softly to each other. The waves lapped up against the hull, and the boat gently rocked with the wind, lulling us to sleep. It was just magical.

I swear, if I remember one thing when I am 80, I want it to be about that night.