Thank God for Babysitters

Last night, Leif and I enjoyed a night out - without kids! We got together with several of our friends and had a pre-holiday party at a Chinese resturant. Our 'host with the most' - Chris pre-ordered an amazing 5 course meal for all 15 of us. The menu included Peking Duck - which was a first for both Leif and myself - it was very good. After dinner we went to the Ballestrino home for dessert and drinks. Chris, being the amazing chef he is, treated us to a lemon and goat cheese cake with a mixed berry reduction sauce. It was incredible. A nice evening with good friends and good cheer. A great way to ring in the Holiday season.

The icing on the cake was our babysitter - whom we've had before, but not since Christian's begun his separation anxiety stage of life - she was amazing! We left the house and she had him giggling and having a great time. She said that he didn't make a peep all night long. And Campbelle, she's never a problem - usually cries when the babysitter leaves! Needless to say, we've already booked her for our next night out. Thank God for wonderful babysitters that let moms and dads just be regular adults now and again.