Return of the Mack.

Guess who's back?

Back again.

Mack is back.

Tell a friend.

Guess who's back. Guess who's back. Guess who's back... 

Welp, no one in Seattle currently needs to guess who's back, because Facebook newsfeeds across the Great Pacific Northwest are littered in photos, video and status updates declaring that Macklemore and Ryan Lewis are indeed, back. Performing in town. Not once, not twice, but three times this week.

So mine and Jordan's favorite entertainer is in town. The rapper who might, sometimes, occasionally, make us tear up while rockin' out to his inclusive lyrics in the car with our kiddo. Preach it, buddy. We're listening and so is the little guy in the car seat. Like many others, we are not only captivated by Macklemore's musical talent and creativity as an independent artist, we also admire the local guy turned mega sensation who passionately uses his influence to stand up for the oppressed and to be a loud, booming voice for the voiceless. Yeah, you could say we're fans. And according to Facebook, so is everyone in our social media network. And all those fans seem to be jammin' and Instagrammin' to his live performance at the Key Arena tonight. 

But the two of us? For being located within miles of the concert venue, we're about as far away from the booming speakers, flashing lights, and electric energy radiating from the Key Arena as two fans can possibly be. Tonight Jordan is working a 6pm-10am shift in scrubs at the hospital, while I am working a 6pm-10am shift in a messy bun and rocking chair.

Have I considered driving downtown tomorrow morning with my tot in tow, to stand on a freezing corner with the hope of scalping overpriced tix to take Park to the last show of the week? You bet. Too young? Too loud? Naw. Our kid was born for late nights, bumpin' speakers, dance parties and over stimulation. He'd be a mighty fine date, but he's not the guy I'd really like to go to the concert with...that guy is staying up all evening and into the morning, working his tail off, only to do it again the next day and the day after that.

So instead, tomorrow night while Jordan works another long night at the hospital, we'll most likely celebrate Macklemore and Ryan Lewis' final show on their hometown tour by throwing in The Heist, turning up the volume, and driving a few miles around quiet suburbia; all the while hoping the duo and their talented crew visit home again real soon. But not before confirming their concert lineup with Jordan's night shift schedule ;) Okay. Is it time to log off Facebook, pour a glass of wine and conclude my night-shifts-are-long-and-lonely pity party? Yeah, yeah it probably is...

Welcome home, Macklemore. All those screaming fans at the Key, plus a sleepless stay-at-home mom and her scrubby hubby are really stoked you're back.