Happy Birthday, Daddy!

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Today is Aaron's birthday, but Saturday night we took Daddy out for a special dinner in honor of his birthday.  Normally, we would
go out the tonight, but at 2 1/2 we are a little unpredictable and sometimes we just can't make it up for a full restaurant meal.  We intended to go to Pappadeaux's, but when we pulled up at 5:30 the parking lot was crazy full and people were standing outside waiting, so we decided that was more than we were willing to do.  
We headed to South City Kitchen instead and had a lovely meal.  Sarah Graves was a great eater and a pleasure to be with.  She received several compliments from our waiter on how well she did and we actually enjoyed an appetizer, entrees, and dessert.  We have been so in the habit of thinking of places that are friendly for two year olds, as in they often involve hearing a number called to tell you your food is ready, that it felt like a real treat to eat somewhere that has tablecloths and real napkins!
It's probably good that we took the opportunity now because who knows how long it will take us to have the energy to take a toddler and an infant out for dinner!
 


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