Asa's Perfect Dinner

After our trip to the pool, we all took showers and got ready for our nice dinner. We didn't exactly know where we were going yet, but Asa picked up a magazine with all the nice restaurants in Springfield, and we tried to choose one once we got in the car. Marley was exhausted, so she took a short nap while we drove around debating where to eat. There were Italian places, steak houses, Asian restaurants, but Asa couldn't decide. Nothing felt like the fancy dinner we were supposed to have. Then all the sudden, Asa started driving like he had a mission. I asked where we were going, but he wouldn't say.

A few minutes later, we pulled into one of his favorite places, Chipotle. They have delicious food, but it wasn't exactly the fancy Father's Day dinner I had imagined. Asa ordered our food to-go and we got back in the car. He drove to a park with a huge playground and announced we were having a picnic.He brought our food to the top of the playground and pulled it all out for us to eat. It wasn't ideal to sit cross-legged at the top of a playground in my skirt, and I had fixed my hair and put on make-up for this?
But then I stopped myself. This is Asa. It's more about spending time together, and being in a relaxed place where Marley can play and we can watch the sun set. As much as I wanted to take him out for a nice dinner, this is his perfect dinner.
So, we ate and played, and tried out Asa's new camera. Marley loved the relaxed meal, and she probably adored not being in a high chair.
Asa has earned himself a fantastic Father's Day. He loves Marley to pieces and would do anything for the two of us. Happy Father's Day!