The party

Wow.
My brother in law is having his 44th birthday party.
Sounds pretty normal eh?
It is not.
I did not go 4 years ago while I was pg. Instead I babysat their children in a hotel.
The next year, the one after that, and even last year for various reasons I did not go.
These are big events.
Catered food, band, huge group of folks I know, BIL's sisters, add folks I grew up with, since I have known BIL since we were kids. Just a great time.
This time, the party will be different. I will be there.
As an adult.
Not as a babysitter.
Not as a mom.
As a single woman, having fun.
One caveat:
I will have my date with me.
The wonderful, and amazing man that I have been dating, my old friend who continues to surprise me with his generosity, kindness, and amazing presence.
He is going, and he has reserved a hotel nearby for the night.
The same hotel I babysat my sister's kids back when I was pregnant
OMG.
Could I be any more excited?