BABY FREE ART DATE

Anytime Troy and I have time without Phoenix the energy is so peculiar. As soon as we separate from him it feels like a different realm of life. Its too easy getting out of the car freely without having to grab his diaper bag or get his stroller out of the trunk. Its like we miss him but just as equally, we are in disbelief to be free.

During our travel home (Houston) I asked my Granny if she could watch him for the day. I dislike asking for babysitters and have extreme guilt in general about asking for help involving my son. He's only been babysat about five times in his life. I knew Troy and I needed this break and I knew she would say yes !! Being the first time mom that I am, I gave her a lengthy verbal speech about how to babysit him for a day. My granny is overqualified for watching a baby. (The most important part was showing her how to work his Ipad) and we were off !

We went straight to the Menil Collection that day. Art museums are something we’ve enjoyed together since the very beginning of our relationship. I personally am more into tactile, modern, contemporary, African and Asian History art. Troy is open and into most art, he really enjoys Basqiat, Mark Rothko paintings and anything interpretive. I would say the museum is my favorite place to people watch. You see a lot of people on dates, you see parents trying to pre expose their children to art. You see artists themselves. You see a lot of fashion and camera stunting and I love every bit of it.

When we arrived there were people outside picnicking and drinking wine on the Rothko Chapel lawn. We took some pictures outside of the museum before we went in as Menil does not allow pictures. The vibe on the inside does feel really sacred and timeless. We floated in and out of each gallery room taking our time and observing whatever grabbed our attention.

We extended our photoshoot after we left and that was all it took for us to be fulfilled. A two hour date to the museum, just the two of us.

Photos taken at Menil Collection Museum in Houston Texas 12/23/2018