It is the end of the day, so I am packing up to leave. I am never ready to leave on time, but today I am on top of it. I make one last trip to the office to get my stuff from the printer. As I am grabbing the papers, a text comes in at 3:27.
Friend: “Annnnnny change you want to go grab a beer at the promenade???!!!!!” Me: “Let me call home and check in really quick” Within minutes, I respond for a second time with “What time are you going? She knows I am in, “I can leave in 10” Me: “I am leaving now” I walk out into a beautiful afternoon, hop in the car and leave. As I turn on the main street, I end up right behind my friend. I followed her to the parking lot. We went to a familiar pub that we have been to many times. We are both single parents. Our parents help us watch our kids for us. She and I usually stay a little later at work, so our moms expect us to be a little later. We just don’t let them know that we actually left on time and went for a drink - it is just an extension of the day. It is nice to go out and not feel guilty! We were able to get our beers, eat some appetizers….the time went quickly. I love that we were able to sneak in drinks and enjoy lots of laughs together. I stayed as late as I could to not be late to pick up my son and get him where we needed to be. Honestly, it was the best way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
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Katie Krzos
3/18/2022 04:14:32 am
That sounds fantastic! I am glad you got to enjoy time with your friend!!
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Sara Tomasevich
3/22/2022 11:10:27 pm
Thank god for grandparents and friends you care deeply for!
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