Vacations, dates, and school

Well, the house swapping attempt failed.  None of the Chicago houses/apartments/whatever that we were interested in were available when we wanted to vacation.  I have, however, gotten several inquiries a month about people wanting to come to our house (France, Canada, Seattle, Spain...), none of which I could accommodate.  Guess that's how it goes.

I went on two dates with my husband this weekend.  He surprised me with a Groupon to a steak house, Embers, on Friday night which was good but not excellent (I prefer Jags).  Then, on Saturday we double dated with a co-worker of mine and his wife and saw the Hunger Games.  I gave the movie a B+ and the company an A.  Had that awkward (for me at least) moment at the end of the night where I didn't know if I should shake hands, hug, or just say bye and walk away.  I chose the last option and assume that was socially acceptable.

Nicole's kindergarten packet came in the mail.  I read her the dress code and she frowned (no temporary tattoos!  Only white/navy/black tights!  no nail polish!) but her excitement is stronger than her disappointment.  She goes for testing on May 7 (9th?) at a time yet to be determined.  I wish I'd get a report about her results on said placement test but I don't think I will....

My desk is getting clearer.  This is a good thing (makes me feel organized and on top of things) and a bad thing (gives me anxiety that I'll run out of things to do).  On to keeping busy...