We sat, tonight, in an undignified restaurant. I am not a fan of franchise places, myself. I prefer classy, quiet spots. But, we were celebrating the seventh birthday of a loud and happy boy, so I suppose this was better than McDonalds. We were in a room that was loud both visually and audibly.
I sat very close to Tim. He always smells delicious, and I sometimes just lean right in to his neck, and inhale. That's not polite, I know.
I was sitting close to him tonight, because that proximity was necessary if I was to hear anything he said. And also because just being discreetly connected is intoxicating. We were surrounded at the table by six children. That's too many to dine with, and a strong argument for birth control. The sole girl was playing with her new cell phone. Two of the youngest boys were displaying their repertoire of bodily noises, and personal space infractions. One kid was on a PSP. One was connected to an i-pod. One was amused and enthusiastically hungry.
I had numerous reasons to take frequent deep breaths.
He would give me, from time to time, that sort of sideways glance that makes me sigh. And blush. And wonder if kissing him vigorously would go unnoticed amidst the melee.
Deep breath.
I don't know what cologne that man wears, but I am pretty sure it doesn't smell quite like that on anyone else.
Breathe.
The kids finished eating....er....sort of. They requested quarters and ran for the small arcade near the front doors. Our table became lighter, and I smiled at him. He smiled back. We talked for a very short while, before gathering the various electrical gadgets and forgotten child-sized jackets. We rounded up the children at the front, and burst through the doors into the very cold night air. He kissed me, like a brother, and corralled his children to his car. I took my passel in the opposite direction.
This, my friends, is what dating is like with children. So, when you are tempted to think that there is some unnatural virtue in me for my purity.....I will remind you of this story. And the fact that he rolled his eyes when I tried to tempt him into the vacant women's room.
2 comments:
So, is he using that new beef scented cologne from Burger King? Sure to draw hungry women I should think!
My greatest problem with four kids has been finding a place which would or could seat six! Around here, tables are set for four, period. So, always difficult. Worse if I am with friends.
I fell in love with Duluth, Minnesota. Because, when I took the rascals into the Black Rock and told them I had four kids - they replied, "Is that all?"
I looked around and was stunned to see families with children! Lots of children! Cool. I love Duluth, people have families there.
ya made me smile kelly:)
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