August 22, 2025 The Constant Thread

Date nights are special.

I think of our earliest ones, when Jess’s little sister, Molly, often joined as a fun tagalong.

Then I look to this season of life, the house suddenly quiet now that the kids are grown. But the constant through it all has been our commitment to dating.

We've prioritized romance, even when our kids were small, thanks to family who stepped in so we could hit the town.

Tonight, we explored the new location of an old restaurant favorite. A forty-five-minute wait simply gave an excuse to wander through surrounding stores and stretch our legs.

We enjoyed yummy food and great conversation — the best way to cap the work week.

This habit deserves protecting forever.

Maybe we should even invite Molly to join us again.