Dinner out

Last night E and K went to a friend's birthday dinner, so my afternoon was a bit different.  E finished work about 4:30, then took the baby to give me free time before they left.  I took a short walk; it seemed to grow warmer the longer I was out, so the expected 2 miles became just one.  Then I had some supper and practiced before receiving a well-fed, happy, calm baby about 6:45.  This was my first time to put e down for the night, but everything went smoothly, and she was asleep by 8, her normal time.  Her folks returned about 9:30, having enjoyed the time out with friends.  They have done this maybe 3 times since e was born, and I look forward to providing this opportunity for them occasionally in the coming weeks.