Our plates are FULL!

Spring is teasing us here in New England. Every time it gets warm, we're hit a few days later with cold air (or worse, snow). It's going to be a comfortable 65 degrees today, but if the weatherman is telling the truth then we're in the high 40's all next week. Not looking forward to that.

Not only have I been swamped with work this past week, we've had several engagements throughout. It's been a week of turning points and milestones. Turning points being: Dave's brother Warren moving to Arizona, finding out our old roommate Masaki is moving to Chicago, and weighing a positive but lifestyle-changing offer from my employers.

The milestone is that my little brother Sam turned the big 1-6 yesterday. He also took his permit test and, damnit, I was worried for him. I honestly failed the first time I took it, so I was on edge because he admittedly didn't study. I should have known that Mr. Nonchalantabouteverything would ace the test... just like every other test he takes.

We went to dinner with Masaki and friends Wednesday evening. We initially planned to go to P.F. Chang's, but it was SWAMPED. Stephanie's on Newbury (one of my favorites) was next on the list but, as we parked the car, another restaurant across the street caught our attention. That building was under construction for the longest time, but this time a finished and operating restaurant was in its place. Bouchée is a much needed economical French option (forget L'Espalier!) on Newbury Street, even if its menu is practically identical to one of my old haunts, Eastern Standard.
The food was decent. I wish I tried something other than coq au vin, but I couldn't decide what to order and that's what I ended up blurting out. The dessert, Crêpes Marscapone, was definitely tasty, though. I wish there was more than one on the plate, like maybe...hmm...a STACK! BB was, as usual, a hit with the staff, and we had such a great time catching up with our friends.

Anyway, I can't believe it's Friday again! The weeks go by so fast. Dave's birthday is tomorrow, so I have to go confirm some plans. I feel like I have so much on my plate at the moment, for the first time in a LONG time. So much to do today, so I'll stop here for now. I'm getting all scatterbrained!