Tammi's World

I had the BEST time!!

As you may remember, I met up with Boudicca and her crew last night for dinner. It was the best evening I've had in a very long time.

*BTW Teresa, I was wishing you could be there! That would have even made it better! We missed ya!*

Let me start out by saying Bou has the sweetest, cutest boys I have ever met. I'm not kidding. They charmed me from the get go.

It started out a bit crazy, but it was all my fault. I wrote down the wrong hotel. Caught up with her on the phone and straightened everything out quickly. I arrive and let her know I'm in the lobby. They head on down.

It's funny - I didn't see the boys at first, but recognized her immediately. And all I knew was that she was petite. She looks exactly as I pictured. Then I saw those adorable boys. Have I mentioned how much I love kids?!?

Anyway - we get all the greetings out of the way and then comes the very important decision on where to go for dinner. I'm easy. Plus, I remember how difficult it can be sometimes finding a place that meets the approval of children. Son #3 wanted steak. There was no doubt in that. He made sure we knew exatly what he was looking for. And ladies - lock up those daughters in a few years. This boy is gonna be a ladies man - that is obvious with the first smile and look he throws your way. After hearing what everyone was looking for, we head out to Houlihans.

We get settled in and orders are taken and the fun begins. Son #2 is kinda quiet. So I ask him if he's the strong silent type. He just gives me this sweet smile and nods his head oh so slowly. OK - he's not really! ;-) He began to regale us with wonderful stories of jelly fish and a test that he doesn't remember what it was about, but knows he did really well. Then we start to talk about all of our various injuries and what hurts more and who has the best scar. I laughed more than I have in ages.

And Son #1. *sitting here smiling and shaking my head* What a darlin' he is. (Bou, don't tell him I said that I don't want to embarrass him.) He is so well spoken and tells the best stories. We had a nice chat about Boy Scouts and why his brother is in but he's not. We talked about school, and (again) compared scars.

All in all I think Bou and I said maybe 10 words to each other, but I so enjoyed that meal.

They decide they want to swim. Will I come and watch? You don't have to ask me twice. I was having so much fun it would have taken an act of congress to get me to leave! So back to the hotel, bathing suits located and goggles choosen. Off to the pool we go.

The boys swam while Bou and I had our chance to chat. Folks, let me tell you. She is one hell of a lady. Funny, smart and, well just everything that you pick up on in her writing! And yes, we talked about ya'll too!!! But I'm not spillin' any beans. Just know, we agreed. We are both really glad we started this little hobby and appreciate our "family" so very much.

Anyway - it's time to call it an evening. They need to get up early for SeaWorld, and I'm heading to a very difficult and stressful training class early the next morning. As we walk to the elevators and I say, once again, what a great time I had Son #3 looks at me with those beautiful eyes and asks if they will see me again on Saturday.

I melted. Heck, it's been so long since ANY male asked that, but for it to be this sweet boy I was done. I had to say no, explained that they were off to Sea World and I had to work but told them NEXT TIME they had to come to my house. My pool needs little boys to play in it and my grill needs something to do.

Bou laughed and said they'd probably hold me to it. I certainly hope so.

All in all - a WONDERFUL evening. Bou - if I didn't say it often enough last night, thanks for letting me join ya'll. It was exactly what this weary road warrior needed.

Posted by Tammi at August 28, 2004 10:55 AM