Dinner and a Movie

Since Ryland was about 2 1/2 or 3, he and I have gone on dates. Typically they just involve McDonald's, but it is a time with just the two of us. But since we moved, we have not been on very many dates. There have been all sorts of excuses, but time has just gotten away from me and we haven't gone on a date in some time. So Leland and I decided tonight was date night. I took Raylee to Pizza Hut and Blockbuster to get she and her daddy their dinner and a movie (a Dora movie). :) Ryland and I then headed to the mall. We decided on pizza also in the food court. Ryland was so cute. He was so excited to be on a date with his mom again. We chatted and watched people while enjoying our pizza. It was then time to head to the theater. We purchased our tickets for Speed Racer and made our way to our seats. Ryland again was so excited. He was jumping around and talking my ear off. He asked what everything on the screen said and wanted to understand all of it. We had brought a huge candy bar from home and Ryland insisted we didn't start eating it until the movie actually began - no previews. The movie began and we enjoyed it. Unfortunately, I had to carry my sleeping date out to the car. :) The best part was as I was huffing and puffing carrying him through the parking garage he told me, "Mom, even though I fell asleep and didn't finish the movie, it was still a great date - the pizza, the candy bar, and the hanging out - it was still a great date." I just love that kid. I hope we can keep this up for a very long time.