The husband and I don’t have much time together, just the two of us, out and about. We do enjoy lounging about together most evenings at home, so we do have that, but to actually go out, into the world, without children? Well, that’s rare. I can literally count on one hand the amount of times we’ve done it since Boo was born, a little over 4 years ago. And of those occasions, only one has been of a night!
So, to the say that we were looking forward to going out on Friday, is something of an understatement. Where were we going? To see Billy Joel at the NEC, and as we’re both big fans, the excitement was palpable! We’d booked tickets back in May, as of course they sold out within a few minutes of going on sale.
Now, regular readers will know that Boo had a sick bug last week. Horrible at any time, but with our only night out this year looming, and a good one at that!, we were really nervous. The past week, we’ve double-guessed and worried over every slightly queasy moment we’ve had, any ache or pain, and every time Little Man’s been a bit sick, it’s been all out panic (he sicks up little bits pretty regularly, which isn’t helpful!). But we made it, we made it through the bug!
Here we are – out in the world, together, and it’s night time!
We had a great night – a magic moment for us.
And, for anyone doubting Billy’s song-writing genius, here you are.. 😉
Glad you got some time out and that Boo is getting better x
Thanks very much 🙂
Fantastic, it feels like such an adventure going out at night without little ones doesn’t it! Hope you both had a brilliant time 🙂
Yes, we were like little kids escaping! Thanks x
I think we are in need of a night glad you had fun x
It was great to have something like that to look forward to, and then enjoy, of course 🙂
Glad to hear Boo was feeling better so you could get out and enjoy your night out. It’s important to get time together as a couple and it looks like you had a great time.
Thank you – it was a relief! It was a great night out 🙂
So pleased you made it out and had such a fab night 🙂 If it makes you feel any better your words could have been my own! Although hubby & I have had a fair few days out together, I think we’ve only managed one (perhaps two?) ‘date night’ in 4½ years #MagicMoments
Oh, good to know this is standard parenting life then! We must get out more!
Oooh, I remember you saying you were going. How exciting. I have a concert of his from the 80s when he played at wembley Arena on VHS and yes, I still have a player and love to watch it still. He’s just soooooooooooo good. I’m horribly envious 😉 XX
He was just soooo good! Hate to feed your envy, but he was brilliant!
I’m so glad you got to go out and enjoy your night-hope you had an absolutely fab time.
Oh, we definitely did, thank you x
Oh, I’m so pleased you made it out – these date nights are so few and far between aren’t they?! I love Billy Joel, glad you had fun 🙂 #WhatstheStory #MagicMoments
They really are, so it was good to get there! He was fabulous, as you’d expect x
Yay for you both! I am a big fan of some quality parents time together and alone.
Thank you – it did make a lovely change!
Woo hoo!!!!! You must have been beside yourselves with excitement especially after Boo was feeling better. How awesome to see Billy Joel too, He must have been absolutely brilliant. So glad you had a great evening, looks like you were having fun. Thank you so much for sharing with #whatsthestory
Thank you. It was a brilliant night out as he was just so good – a legend! Thanks for hosting x
Sounds like you had a great night out to remember
Yes, we did, thanks very much x
Yay, glad you both had a brilliant time. It’s something that seems to be so hard to organise and follow through sometimes and before you know it, months have passed by and you’ve had no quality time on your own.
Oh yes, the time just flies by, doesn’t it?! It was great, thanks x
Glad you had a fab time! We are going out in 2 weeks and I cannot wait 🙂
Oh, have a brilliant time then! X
So pleased you got your night out and that your little one is better. Billy Joel is awesome (they’re tributing him on GLEE soon and although I love GLEE, not sure how this will work……….. ) #magicmoments
He’s amazing! I used to watch Glee, so maybe that episode will lure me back…!
Yay i am so pleased you made it out of the house together!!!
thanks for linking up with #MagicMoments
Thanks – we were relieved! Thanks for hosting x
Oh yes this is magic! J and I had a breakfast date while we were on our family holiday and we really enjoyed being a couple again rather than just mum and dad. We are trying to do it regularly but it is hard and time passes so quickly.
#magicmoments
It’s very hard to do, but is great when you manage it – worth the wait 🙂