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Valentine’s day came early in our house since it falls on a Monday and it’s tough to get out early on a Monday at work. Luckily for us my mom volunteered to watch the boys so we could go out and do the dinner and a movie thing.

We decided to see Phantom of the Opera, which was much better than I thought it was going to be (I give it a 7.5 out of 10); and then we had some Red Lobster action, which was OK but our waitress was less than impressive. She said about a dozen words to us until it came time for the check and then she was all cheery. Like the tip meter is going to rise with post-meal cheer.

It was a lovely evening and it marked the first night that we both were away from Bryce at the same time since we left the hospital, so it was fun but a little nerve wracking. It always is when you leave your child in someone else’s care, even it it’s your own mother.

sigh

The last day of my “vacation” (sadly my employer doesn’t offer paternity leave) is today and I’m a bit sad. Sad that not only do I have to head back to work tomorrow, but that I’ve been a bit spoiled what with being a pseudo-at home dad for close to a month now.

It was really nice having basically all day to hang out and play with the boys (and of course with Kimberly). That extra week really helped make the vacation feel more like an actual vacation, even though there was that whole “birth of our new child” thing happening (and we haven’t had much sleep at all).