It’s a Friday afternoon. I spend every Friday afternoon with Toddler Ghost, age three. With hybrid working as the beautiful legacy of the pandemic, I’m not the only one at the local Spur on this gorgeous day. The biggest drawcard is the impressive pirate ship outside, by far the best play area of any restaurant I’ve been to. 

The sun is shining, the service is good and my little guy is living his best life while finding innovative ways to nearly knock himself out down a slide. I have cheekily ordered a kiddie waffle, knowing that he will have at most two bites before heading back to play. Finishing up that Bar-One deliciousness is a sacrifice I’m willing to make for him to enjoy his first bite and negotiate with me for the second one. ..

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