In preparation to wrap up our anniversary celebrations, Simeon and I are going out on the town this weekend. We have dinner reservations at Portland City Grill (I can’t wait to try their Wild Mushroom Ravioli with Riesling Cream Sauce…Mmmmm) then we will head off to the Keller Auditorium to see The Lion King. We have fabulous box seats which I bought ages ago (even before tickets even went on sale to the public, as I have a wonderful friend with connections). Then we will wrap up the evening with dessert over at Papa Haydn’s (one of the only restaurants I have ever been in which asks you if you will be having “dinner or dessert this evening” and seats you accordingly).

I love an excuse to get dressed up and this will be just the occasion. I’ll slip into my fancy dress and dust off my sexy heels. Simeon’s even going to wear a tie! This afternoon I plan to call my salon and see about having my hair blown out for the occasion. Ahhh I love when my hair is long and soft and straight. Just makes me feel pretty.

It’s times like this, oddly enough, I actually feel like a grown-up. Not just a little girl playing “house.” It’s getting dressed up, going into the city, celebrating anniversaries, attending the theater, and eating at fancy restaurants. Hmmmmm. Maybe this is the glimpse into womanhood Kiki was talking about. And you know what? I really think I like it.