Up side/Down side

The down side was that our anniversary was on a Sunday this year, so we couldn't go out.

The up side was that we went out the next night and enjoyed a long quiet evening just the two of us.

The up side was that we had a gift certificate to Market Street Grill so we both got to enjoy the most tender, savory steaks and au gratin potatoes and New England clam chowder (a favorite from Adam's mission)... finer dining that what we're used to! mmmmmm

The down side was that our waiter looked exactly like Don Knotts from The Andy Griffith show and he lingered a little too long at our table each time he'd check on us so he could make really bad jokes that he'd probably told to hundreds of customers before us and unfortunately they just didn't get any funnier (but he did compliment us on EVERYTHING we ordered, "that sounds perfect! I'd get it no other way!").

The down side was that we had to go to the grocery store on the way home and after a full day of work and running around (and a delicious heavy meal) my poor pregnant body was pretty pooped.

The up side was that my friends Harmons had a solution for just such a problem, aptly named "My Amigo."

The down side is that Adam is mortified to be seen with me when I'm cruising along in a jazzy chair (especially at Home Depot when it makes the "BEEP...BEEP...BEEP" as you go in reverse).

The up side is that I get a riot out of how much it embarrasses him and can usually get him to laugh at some point in the store (like trying to race him at my all of five miles per hour...). Best part of pregnancy people! I've always wanted to use these little chairs!