Nk and I never get a babysitter. We never go out on dates. I dont know why but thats just something neither of us were interested in.
However, this past Sat, Neil’s preschool held a auction slash fundraiser at a club. A bunch of moms were going solo and I was going to go with them. NK changes his mind and tells me to get a babysitter and he wants to come as well.
I asked around and the going rate was $18 per hour. Arghh.. I didnt want to pay that much. I told NK as much and we both decided not to go.
Last Monday,I was signing Samar out of the gym’s day care when it hit me that I could ask the girl who works there. I asked her rate and she said $12. I said, Are you sure and she said yes. I quickly told her the day, the time and gave her our address.
Sat evening, I wore my boots and a little black dress. NK looked good. The babysitter, E, arrived 15 mins early. The kids were excited to see and didnt even say anything when we left. I showed E where everyone’s dinner was and gave the address, and our phone numbers again.
We took NK’s car, with no car seats in the back, made us feel young and reckless.We arrived at the club within 15 mins. Nk got wine and I had a pineapple upside drink. We held hands and walked around looking at the auction items.
NK bidded on a few things, a bottle of Tequila, a homecooked meal. But he kept getting outbidded. One of the moms then comes running to me, saying we are all going in as a group to outbid the moms from the explorer’s class. We are bidding on a pole dancing lesson for 20. I am putting you name down. Okay. I just nodded and said yes. WTH is a pole dancing class? I guess I will find out soon enough..
The food came, more drinks.. There was dancing, there was adult conversation. No one spilled anything. It felt wonderful. All too soon, it was 10 and the whole thing ended.
We walked to the car and got home by 10.30. E said the kids were wonderful. The boys went to bed at 8.30 and the girls slightly later. I asked her, Did Samar cry when he was sleeping. She said nope. Sigh the ungrateful monsters I have.
Nk and I were downstairs, talking about the event, when he pulls out a giftcard and says Happy Valentine’s Day. It was a gc to a local spa. I was shocked. I didnt expect anything. That was the like the perfect end to the amazing evening.
Ignore the crazy child at the corner.
PS:I am working on the working out/diet post. Promise.
You look great in fact. Also black and brown? *clap Clap* Nice touch.
Just realised who it is you remind of! Dont worry it is someone I like.
Me: Thanks LV.. Is black and brown a huge no-no. I had help with the outfit,especially whether black tights or brown.
And who do I remind you of? A cousin, a friend
that sounds like the ideal date – what fun! BTW, pole dancing? LOL. Did you win? (LOL, not at the idea of you doing pole dancing, just at the idea of pole dancing itself
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Me: We did win. I know pole dancing..Will they make us wear stilettos? Or do we just show up in tennis shoes. I dont know the details but am intrigued by the whole thing. Apparently its the next fitness thing.
Wow I felt lovely reading the post. AND THOSE BOOTS! THOSE BOOTS! Are they comfortable? You look great!
Me:Thanks Shilpa, they are okay. I wouldnt walk around all day in them though.
You look great!
And ahahahahaha! I cannot WAIT to hear about the pole dancing. For real, this isn’t going to shock you, but I’ve always wanted to do one of those pole dancing parties. Maybe I should fly to San Francisco and join you
Me: You should.. I was wondering whether there would be one pole or many.
Black and brown are a no no only for the fashion uninformed. I love the combo- and do it a lot.
What fun ! You look grrrrrreat……
Me: Thanks
Hello Gorgeous! And pole dancing?!! A-W-E-S-O-M-E! And your husband is damn sweet to give you such a thoughtful gift:)
Waiting for your weight loss post..
Me: He has his momments.
NK bhai saab is looking like he is enjoying life! and you look gorgeous=)
Me:Not suppose to reveal his name lah.
What a lovely evening! And $18 bucks an hour????? Holy cow. And I though what the going rate in our area … 12-14 bucks…topped everything.
And you look awsome. Love the look.
Cant wait to read your diet and workout post.
Today when I took the 4 year old to his sports class (tots in town going into kindergarten in sept, go to sports class together to get to know each other), I signed up for the moms workout class which will be held at the same time. It is run pro athlete style and was tough today. My arms are going to feel it tomorrow!
Me:I just read your latest post.whats alittle soreness compared to looking great right? At least thats how I console myself.
Way to go gal!! Looking good…you are one determined person even with so much up your sleeves you make time to work out
great job keep it up!
Me:Thanks. How you findind motherhood?
this post gave me goosebumps and made me feel all warm inside!
you look stunning woman!!
and we wanna know everybit of pole dancing lessons!! 
and an early gift for valentines to top it all! ooh!
here’s to many more dates for you guys!
cheers!
Me:Thanks Abha. I will surely blog about the lessons.
Nice to see you enjoying yourself. Hope you go on many more such dates!
It sounds like you had such a lovely evening. And you look great
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wishing you more lovely evenings!
U look good together!
u look fabulous!!
very very hot and smashing!
And NK’s looking dapper too
I am sure the pole dancing will also help in the weight loss…from what i hear, its a new fitness thing!
Me: Thanks! I will give a full report after the first class.
And what about the pole dancing lessons??
You look great. Why do you want to lose more weight?
Good you had fun. Try making it a once-a-month-thingie. You’ll be saner.