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Friday Date Night and Feeling Bittersweet

By Courtney 15 Comments

Not only was this past weekend awesome because it was Mother’s Day, but it was also pretty great thanks to a fun date night on Friday night and a casual Saturday spent at home.

For Friday, Lucas actually went to have a sleepover with his other grandparents (after having a sleepover at my in-laws’ the weekend before), so Jay and I had the night to ourselves. After we dropped him off at my parents’ house, we went and took care of a few quick errands (including craft supplies for some Mother’s Day gifts for the grandmas) and then headed into downtown Troy for some drinks and dinner.

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We had gone back and forth quite a bit when trying to decide where to go, and we ultimately wound up at Bacchus (one of the places we went on our first date night post-baby!). Jay has a slight obsession with wood-fired pizza, and I was in the mood for some good beer, so it was the perfect spot. We had hoped to be able to grab a seat outside, but they were all full when we arrived, so we took a seat at the bar and ordered some drinks while we waited for one to open up.

We were both pretty hungry at this point, so we decided to order their Shrimp, Spinach, and Artichoke Dip. And let me tell you…this stuff is serious.

Shrimp, Spinach, and Artichoke Dip

The two of us both sort of just looked at each other after trying a bite with an “ohmygod this is so freakin’ good” look plastered all over our faces. I’m pretty sure the bartender noticed because he made a comment along the lines of “yeah, everyone does the same thing when they order it” as he walked by. So much for our poker faces…

Right around the time we ordered a second round of drinks, a sidewalk table opened up outside, so we quickly headed out to get it. Had to take advantage of the absolutely gorgeous night!

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“Cheers for good beers!”

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Too bad I can’t even remember what kind I was drinking…but they do always have an awesome selection on tap.

The sidewalks were pretty busy, thanks to there being an event across the street at the Troy Music Hall. Both of us were saying that we’ve never been in there, but apparently they have some awesome acoustics for the concerts they put on.

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Perhaps we’ll have to check something out sometime soon!

Shortly after we got out to our table, we also ordered a pizza to share, with red sauce, mozz, spinach, roasted chicken, and red onions.

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It was okay, but it actually wasn’t nearly as good as I recall their pizzas being in the past. Not sure if they changed something or if we just got unlucky, but hopefully it’s the latter.

We didn’t wind up leaving Bacchus until a little before 10ish, and since we’re super old and lame, we called it a night and headed home. Friday nights are tough, aren’t they?! I’m so done by like, 8pm.

The two of us enjoyed a quiet Saturday morning for a short while until my parents came to drop off the little man. He had a great time with grandma and papa…not that I was surprised!

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We ended up doing some various chores around the house all day Saturday, including some cleaning, packing, laundry, and uncovering the pool.

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Lucas has become slightly obsessed with looking at the pool, saying pool (“poo”), and splashing his feet in the pool. As for actually going IN the pool, well we’ll see…since he definitely was not a big fan of it last year.

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Then again, I don’t think we will see if he’s a fan of it, and that makes things just so bittersweet for me. I mean, don’t get me wrong…I am beyond thrilled for the fact that we’re going to be moving and building a new home. It’s something I’ve always known was in our future, but I am just having a really, really hard time with the whole moving thing and leaving things behind…

Just the pool itself comes with so many great memories like pool parties, Lucas’s first birthday, and so many more. Before I ever started blogging, we were also pretty good at throwing a good pool party and those memories will stick with me always (Joe and Kate, you with me?!).

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Plus, there’s all the memories of me coming here as a little girl. My parents, brother, and I would come up on a Saturday or Sunday and hang out ALL day by the pool with grandma and grandpa. My grandpa would have his Budweiser beers in his little cooler, while also snacking on ring bologna with Ritz crackers and cheese. And if my brother and I jumped off the diving board once, we must have jumped 1,000 times in one day…my poor parents and grandparents. I’m pretty sure every jump also came with a “Hey mom/dad/grandma/grandpa! Watch THIS one! What would you rate this canonball/pencil/flip/etc on a scale of 1-10??” Oh, I get exhausted for them just thinking about it.

IMG_4009I don’t think I was jumping off of diving boards there, but you know what I mean.

Sorry for the trip down memory lane, but I can’t say it’s going to be the last time over these next couple of (very fast moving) weeks. I’m a rather emotional person as it is, and all of this moving stuff is just leaving me feeling all the feels. We know it’s time to move on, but that still doesn’t make it any less bittersweet…

BUT, to end things on a slightly lighter note, I’ll end with some photos of Lucas that he took of himself as we were texting with Sarah on Saturday night. He was getting a kick out of making faces for the camera, taking his picture, having me send it, and waiting for Sarah to send one back.

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You’re welcome, Sarah, for not posting your silly face pictures.

Alright my friends, I’m off for today…I’ll catch ya tomorrow! <3

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May 12, 2015 Filed Under: Date Night, House Tagged With: Bacchus Troy NY, Bacchus wood fired pizza, moving, pool opening, spinach artichoke shrimp dip

About Courtney

I'm a working mom of two beautiful little boys, Lucas and Alex, and I began writing Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life in April 2010. I enjoy chronicling my love of food (healthy and indulgent!), baking, motherhood, fitness, fashion, and everything in between!

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Comments

  1. Brynn says

    May 12, 2015 at 6:36 am

    There is nothing better than drinks outside, especially on date night! I can't imagine saying goodbye to your home, but there are so many new amazing memories to come.
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  2. Danielle @ Little Mama Big Life says

    May 12, 2015 at 6:48 am

    I've been loving this amazing weather we've been having in these parts lately! Nothing beats eating dinner outside on a nice night! I'm sure its very bittersweet to be moving on from a house that's been such a huge part of your life! We're talking about starting the process of moving from our starter home and even that is hard to think about! :)
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  3. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    May 12, 2015 at 7:05 am

    i'm so excited to take william swimming this summer! if the bath is any indication of if he'll love it or not, i think we're set!
    Reply
  4. Britt@MyOwnBalance says

    May 12, 2015 at 7:14 am

    The pizza at least looks really good! I have started taking my son into the baby pool and he doesn't cry but he doesn't look thrilled either. We're working on it!
    Reply
  5. Silvia @ skinny jeans food says

    May 12, 2015 at 8:05 am

    Hhmmmm, yes, this is what makes a house a home --- all the memories, and you have many more than Jay, obviously. It will feel like uprooting and breaking up with your life. The death of an era. You should probably throw a major bash, like a funeral, to celebrate the time and say goodbye to it!
    Reply
  6. Marielle says

    May 12, 2015 at 8:06 am

    Your hair looks so pretty on your date night, I like the color :) And I love how good Lucas is at taking selfies already, ha!
    Reply
  7. Monica says

    May 12, 2015 at 9:09 am

    I can't even imagine! We are in the process of buying a house now, and I'm already sad thinking about leaving our current house, a RENTAL that we've ONLY had 3 years since selling our last house, because my entire pregnancy and Harlow's first two years have been in that house. I feel for you!
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  8. Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says

    May 12, 2015 at 9:33 am

    That dip and that pizza look seriously amazing!!! I would have scarfed that down in no time! ;)
    Reply
  9. Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday says

    May 12, 2015 at 9:36 am

    My mom and I were just talking about how sad I'll be when my parents decide to move out of their current house. While the early part of my childhood was spent in a different house, the house they're in now carries A LOT more memories for me. But the fun part is that you get to make new memories somewhere else and still treasure the old ones! :)
    Reply
  10. tiff @ love, sweat, & beers says

    May 12, 2015 at 9:42 am

    You guys are so good about date nights. It's definitely something we need to work on!
    Reply
  11. Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says

    May 12, 2015 at 11:08 am

    Oh man, I totally, TOTALLY get it. Our house in Utah didn't go as far back as your house does, but we had a whole lotta firsts in that home. Cody proposed to me on the front porch, it was our first house as a married couple, we brought Hunter home from the hospital there, and the list goes on. I still occasionally think of that house and can still picture it so perfectly, and it brings me to tears. But, I suppose that's life, right? Moving on to new things...changes...adjustments. I'm thankful I'll always have those memories to cherish for years to come!
    Reply
  12. Jenn@Mark My Miles! says

    May 12, 2015 at 2:13 pm

    LOVE date nights! I cannot wait for summer swimming. Hope your Tuesday is going well!
    Reply
  13. Heather T says

    May 12, 2015 at 4:30 pm

    You taught me how to dive in that pool!! Good memories :)
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      May 13, 2015 at 1:52 pm

      Good memories INDEED :) <3
      Reply

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