With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, lots of folks are thinking about ‘dates’. And of course there is also the traditional “Save the Date” notices that announce an impending wedding or other celebration party. Those are both important dates. But I’m talking about a different kind of date. I’m talking about a date with your adult children!
Last week I had a date with my sweet daughter-in-love that I cherished! (Both the date and the DIL!) We met up to do some fabric shopping for a quilt for her youngest, and spent the morning deciding on color schemes and drinking fancy coffee! It was great!
Then we picked-up sandwiches and had lunch with Josiah (her husband and my son!) before with we finished the visit with some time at the house with the boys!  Technically  it  was  a quick  visit,  and  while  I certainly  enjoyed  the  time I had  with  the  boys,   I  truly treasured  the  time I spent with Abigail and Josiah.
We both love spending time with our grandchildren. Love,  love, love it!  But sometimes I miss those quiet conversations with our grown children. So on the rare occasions that we get to ride with them to the local home improvement store, or join them for a  quick trip to the post office or meet up at a fabric store – those are dear and precious visits.
I don’t recall that Abigail and I talked about any deep and important issues. And I know I didn’t take any pictures! But our short date last week was oh-so-very-special indeed!
As a bonus – I also learned that I can do the Waco trip – there and back – in a day without too much stress! Oh, and I also came home with some beautiful fabrics!