Mommy-Daughter Date

I’m working almost full time this week, but Andrea has been asking for a mother-daughter date for months. Seriously. No exaggeration. I’ve had good intentions, but with fitting all of the rest of life in, I haven’t had the time or opportunity to take JUST her to do something fun.

After work today, Josh went to his BFF’s house and “Angel” was already home with mom, so I decided to do a spur-of-the-moment date with Andrea.

Without telling her.

At the very first turn after school, when I went the opposite direction we do to go home, I expected her to ask where we were going. Nope. Maybe when we pass through the next town? Nope. Surely when we get on the freeway? Nope.

I could have driven to her grandparents’ house in Hermiston and I don’t think she would have noticed!

As she’s jabbering away about her day–hurt knee, who had a cell phone now, Kenz’s dad squishing her at lunch–she mentions that she really wants to go on a date with me. “Please, Mom, can’t we do it soon?”

“I guess.” Didn’t even crack a smile.

“Maybe we can bring Angel with us.”

“No, I don’t think she’ll come.”

Finally, as we were within five minutes of reaching our destination, I informed her she was ON a date with me. Giggles galore!

That bargain hunter helped me find four dresses to buy off the clearance rack with my Kohl’s cash from Safeway and my birthday gift card from Brooke. One of them is a fancy little number that seems made for me. You know the one, ladies? Where you don’t have to buy any amazing, yet seemingly invisible, accoutrements to make your body be where it should be?

Loved the IHOP kids-eat-free deal so we could stuff our faces with pancakes and eggs and bacon and sausage, then drown it all with hot chocolate.

In the spirit of the upcoming turkey day, I say I’m thankful for yummy food, good dress designers, … and an amazing afternoon with my girl.

11 Responses to Mommy-Daughter Date

  1. Beth November 17, 2009 at 5:48 am #

    Sounds like a perfect afternoon to me! So glad you were able to spend some quality time with her – how special! P.S. I’m thisclose to finishing The Familiar Stranger – and I will DEFINITELY be singing your praises on my blog. I’ll keep you posted! 🙂

  2. Jaime November 17, 2009 at 1:24 pm #

    That’s AWESOME!!! Love the story! 🙂

  3. Jen November 17, 2009 at 3:00 pm #

    That story is so sweet. Love you and your girl!!

  4. Anonymous November 18, 2009 at 12:39 am #

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  5. Tammy Bowers November 18, 2009 at 10:37 am #

    Yes, very sweet.

  6. Jeanette Levellie November 19, 2009 at 4:33 pm #

    I am so happy for you both, Christina! Love the dress victory story!

  7. quietspirit November 19, 2009 at 6:57 pm #

    Christina:
    That sounds like fun. My son is full-grown but he does take me out on my birthday and Mother’s Day.
    That dress sounds like a neat one.

  8. Susan J. Reinhardt November 20, 2009 at 12:18 pm #

    What a fun surprise for Andrea! It sounds like both of you had a grand time together.

    This reminds me of all the Mommy dates I still have with my Mom. (You never get too old for a Mommy date.)

    Blessings,
    Susan 🙂

  9. Angella November 20, 2009 at 12:52 pm #

    Christina,

    Love the idea, love the guessing, love the mommy-daughter time. And I want to see a photo of the dress. 🙂

    (Cracked a smile at the “who’s got a cell phone now.” Apparently that’s big in the 5th/6th grade world. Who knew?)

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  11. Christina Berry November 22, 2009 at 2:39 pm #

    Beth, do keep me “posted” about when you post!

    And you all will probably be forced to see pictures of the dress. 🙂

    Now I’ve got to surprise the little man with his mommy-son date!