Except for 2 work-related dinner that I had to attend last year, I have not been without Huda whenever I go out for dinner.
Until tonight.
Last week, Adeline suggested a meet-up.
Since husbands were not involved and it was to be done outside (as in, not somebody's house), I thought, I couldn't possibly have Huda with me if I wanted to have a decent conversation.
Husband said: No problem. I can take care of her. Go enjoy your night out.
It was only two hours but it was my first time (in a looooooooong time) having dinner without The Little Girl trying to jump out of her high chair, bawling her lungs out because I took the fork away from her.
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It was liberating.
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I planned to reach home by 9.45pm so that I can nurse her to sleep.
I called the Husband and asked if I needed to run back (which is much faster than waiting for the bus or taxi) or if I had enough time to wait for the bus. He said, wait for the bus. Bus came and reached its stop.
I hopped off the bus and rushed up the stairs.
The house was quiet.
There was no sign of The Active Little Girl.
"She's sleeping?"
"Yes," the Husband whispered, with just a hint of pride.
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It's unbelievable! Another record-breaking moment! The first time she went to sleep without me having to breastfeed her!!
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So, I think I can do this more often. Maybe once or twice a month, eh, Husband?
