Welcome to Toddler Dining!

One of the things my husband (Mark) and I promised each other before we even got pregnant is that some parts of our life would not change.  We like to eat out, we like to spend time with friends, we like to play video games, have wine-fueled conversations, and laugh raucously.  We are determined to raise a well-behaved little boy who likes eating out as much as we do.

Since his birth, we've taken Zachary (Z, going forward) to restaurants at least once a week.  Sometimes we cut things short if it's not going well, but he seems to enjoy it as much as we do.  However, it is trial and error.  We've been to places that look at us like we're dog shit on their floor because we walked in the door with a baby, and we've been to places that you think would not roll with the bean and they bend over backwards to make it a great experience.  I'm hoping this blog might help other parents in the Seattle area find the restaurants that welcome us as a family.

(Note, this was his first birthday party, he's actually a very neat eater!)