We started with a cocktail at our place followed by some Thai food and then some simulated fun. We had some other friends with us and I am not sure what they thought of the lot of us carrying on the way we were.

The after dinner spot was a place that has simulated golf, the Wii, karaoke, a bar, and a pool table. Hubby and his boys went to shoot some golf balls at a screen while Auntie Lisa and I took the karaoke machine for a spin. I was overwhelmed by the selections. I didn't even know where to start. This was way better than singing in the van and I have been getting some decent mileage on my vocal cords lately with Sirius' Classic Vinyl station. We began with Holiday by Madonna, followed by some Mamma Mia, Sweet Caroline, Mr. Brightside, Peace Train, Wind Beneath My Wings, and Wanted Dead or Alive. Quite a variety, really. I wondered why we were the only patrons left in the place. I heard Hubby howling in the back.

It was so much fun. I haven't done the karaoke thing since high school. And it is amazing how well you think you are singing after you have had a few cocktails. I thought I was better than Bette Midler. And in my mind, Brandon Flowers would have asked me to record a duet with him for sure.

By the end of our night (which was only 11) we had to call a cab. We tried for a half hour to get through to a cab company but the weekends are busy here in our town and no one was available. The owner of the bar asked to drive us home. There were too many of us and since we didn't live too far away, I offered to run.

It was one of the coldest nights of the winter to date, I had no hat and no mittens just because I was too excited leaving the house for the evening and forgot. The owner took our other friends home, the further distance. Auntie Lisa and Hubby held each other up all the way home and Paul and I ran. We ran. And I laughed the entire way. Guffawed. The hilarious thing was that we didn't even feel the cold. We ran by a couple all bundled up and they told us to keep warm. We hollered, "Doing that right now! Staying warm!" They were the ones catching our cold breeze as we blew by. I felt like I was in school again finding my way home after a night of debauchery. I haven't done that in a very long time.

We arrived safely and out of breath. Hubby and Auntie Lisa were a little bit behind us and Hubby had the money for the babysitter. Her parents were waiting for her and she left without her pay. I felt horrible. I dropped her money off in a sealed envelope at school this morning. I am sure the office staff are not used to cash transactions coming through the door for babysitters.

Hubby was in a world of hurt yesterday. But he did say that he had a great time. I am glad he did. He deserved a good night out. Even if it meant walking home comfortably numb in minus 25 degree weather.

All's I'm sayin's all.