An evening out

I've just come in from a night out with 4 of the loveliest ladies I know. We all have young children and very rarely are able to coordinate an evening out ... though, funnily enough, our husbands' seem to be able to schedule a pub night every month. We went to Fishworks, a fabulous restaurant celebrating its first anniversary. We all live in same neighbourhood, a "suburb" of a major city, and tonight, although the restaurant was on "our side" of the water, it felt like we were downtown. It felt like the old days ... you know ... pre-kids ... and pre-sleepless nights ... and pre-clean cars. Our occasion for being out was to celebrate the spectacular news that one of these lovely ladies is officially cancer free! This amazing friend was diagnosed with breast cancer a year ago and has made it through this awful journey with poise and grace and a kick-cancer's-butt attitude. She is truly an inspiration and someone who's strength I will remember when I'm whining about my day being stressful, or the fact that I've gained 1.5 lbs.

Tonight I will kiss my son and my husband and be thankful for good health!

The remnants of a good night!