Adventures in Legoland

Yesterday was date 2 with Hot Dad.  The plan was for a hike and lunch (so Nor Cal!)  I can work out with the best of them, and I liked the idea of doing something different, so I thought this sounded like a fun idea.  Until I found myself getting ready in the bright sunlight of 9 am, sliding my freshly washed hair back into a headband, and putting on workout clothes and running shoes.  Umm wait- this is dating??  No flattering lighting, no booty-lifting heels, no eyeliner?  And most importantly, no alcohol??  What had I gotten myself into?  I was certain he was going to take one look at me and wonder what happened to the girl from Friday night.

But happily, not the case.  He was as cute as ever (have I mentioned that he is 6'4"?) and as soon as I saw him, I relaxed.  And he said that I looked "hot." Really dude?  Not sure that I agree, but that takes the edge off- thank you.  Our hike was truly gorgeous, and we were having that fun second date conversation that is a heady mixture of discovery, a tiny bit of familiarity, and a whole lot of flirtation.  And btw, he is SO not a player- if anything he is sweet and goofy.  Love it!  After a good 2-hour workout, we went on to a delicious outdoor lunch (and a beer- hooray!) on the harbor.  I could get used to this!  After we ate, he asked if I'd like to see his place.  He has recently moved, and said he needed some "design help" with his house.  I took this as code for "makeout" and readily obliged.

And then... the house.  Great looking for the outside.  Outdoorsy, sexy, masculine... very fitting of a dashing Nor Cal chef.  But inside: clutter.  And not just regular clutter, but legos.  Tons and tons of legos.  Everywhere.  Suddenly, I realized that I had been focusing on the H in HD too much and ignoring the D.  This man is a dad, with a son that lives with him.  I felt a little overwhelmed, because this is uncharted territory for me.  I tried to push that aside, and be present.  I can't forget that fact, but I don't want to let it freak me out either.  After the house tour and design consultation, we got down to couch time.  Very fun indeed, complete with the "five more minutes, five more minutes" that is the hallmark of snuggling with someone that you are really into.  Ladies, I believe I am smitten.  He texted last night to say that the day was "super fun", and I couldn't agree more.