Date Night in The Woodlands

Day eight: Tonight is date night...a much needed date night. Kevin and I went to the Woodlands to enjoy a kid free 24 hour date. Mimi and Papa watched the kids and we had a great time! Kevin accumulates hotel points through his travels so we stayed at the Hilton. We had a great time.

Our first stop was to Lone Star Supply. WAY TOO MUCH testosterone for me. It was overwhelming and we stayed WAY TOO LONG!!!! Kevin was happy as he was able to purchase several items he needed for work. We decided to have a late lunch at the Olive Garden, Kevin's absolute favorite restaurant, and one that is not where we live. We then checked into our hotel and got ready for the evening.

Once we went out, we shopped at the Woodlands Market Place and the Woodlands Mall. I had a few things I wanted to pick up and a few places that I must go to when we come to Texas. The funny part is that we have the same stores in Maryland, but I really love my familiar shopping spots where I have enjoyed shopping many years in the past. I guess it is just for memories sake. We enjoyed stopping by Barnes and Noble, which was a favorite weekend spot for Kevin and I to enjoy coffee and books before we had kids. We enjoyed strolling during the nighttime breeze by the Woodlands Waterway. We had a fabulous dinner at the Cheesecake Factory and shared a very sweet piece of cheesecake.

Of course our stay would not be complete without sleeping in since we didn't have the familiar cries of mama that usually wake me in the morning. My objective was to be up and in the restaurant by 10:00 because as Diamond Hilton members they had breakfast waiting for us. Boy, it is funny to see them jump when you ask for something as a diamond member. Kevin took a siesta after breakfast and I had to check out the pool. I am not use to having so much free time to myself.

We checked out and made our way back to Mimi's house. First we had to check out HEB and pick up a few things for Scot's birthday. Boy, I miss Texas grocery stores. The store that resembles a Texas grocery store the most is Wegman's and I don't make it to Hunt Valley very often. Hopefully, they will build the one I keep hearing about in Crofton. They are just not the same in Maryland. The kids were thrilled to see us when we got home.

The kids had a great time with Mimi and Papa. I never worry when I leave the kids with Mimi and Papa. The kids are familiar with the house and know the routine and expectations. Mimi had a cooking project for the kids. The time they made sugar cookies with sprinkles, Dylan's favorite!! They played games, read stories, and enjoyed ice cream cones.