But, last night we did. You’d think there was something to celebrate it was such a big deal. Instead it was because our carpets were still wet from being cleaned and we needed to get out of the house.
I hate to admit it, but funds are tight right now and we really didn’t have the money to eat out. I’m trying to get the house cleaned up and in order because we have an appraisal on our home coming up and I want it to look as nice as possible. I’ve had more than one person tell me that the cleanliness doesn’t matter, but I think it does. It gives the appearance of a well maintained home which, in the end, might be worth a pittance more.
Anyway, in my quest for cleanliness I had the carpets cleaned yesterday. I could have saved some money and done it myself, but there were some stubborn spots, most of which were vomit related, that I couldn’t get out so I had the guys with the big steam cleaning truck come. It was SO worth it.
While the carpet was drying the entire family was stuck in the dining room and kitchen area. Hubs started to go over dinner options and I suggested maybe we should go out because the carpet cleaners didn’t cost as much as I thought. Off we went.
We ended up at Bonefish Grill. It’s one of my favorite restaurant because they have a decent gluten free menu. I have had food from Bonefish on several occasions, but I have never dined in the restaurant. I am the queen of takeout, but, like I said, we rarely dine out. The food was delicious including the two desserts that we split. We had a flourless brownie and creme brule’e. Much to our advantage and disadvantage the computers at the restaurant went down right after we ordered so it took FOREVER to get our food. We were starving and I was the kids were impatient, but it gave the carpets more time to dry.
In the end the dinner was FAR more expensive than what we had saved on the carpet cleaners, but it was tasty and we had fun so I guess it was all good. We might be eating bread and water for the rest of the week – that is, if I could eat bread.