Unexpected night out

We got a last-minute invitation to come over for BBQ at a friend's house. That's just the kind of thing that Linda usually hates. First, she needs time to get used to an idea like that. And outside is always hard. It's noisy, so people can't hear her. The ground is uneven, so walking is hard. And it's difficult to get to the bathroom. We went anyway, and had fun. Ellie got filthy in the sandbox with a bunch of other kids, so the grown-ups had a chance to socialize.