Seth pulls up into the parking lot of the steakhouse. I hop out to open John Luke's door, unfasten his car seat, and lift him into my arms. He wraps his arms tightly around my neck, laying his head on my shoulder, "Aww...are you sleepy?" I ask.
He nods his head and nuzzles closely against my shoulder. Seth walks ahead to open the door while toting the diaper bag. Mariah, Dylan, and Georgia are already waiting to be seated. We join them in the waiting area until our table is ready.
After a few moments, the hostess calls out our party and leads us to a table that seats six in the back. Poor John Luke is so exhausted; he is perfectly content in my lap as I gently rock him while patting his back. Seth nudges my arm, "Baby, you want me to take him?"
I shake my head from side to side and lea
