WHAT is going on here??
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
No, babies do not belong in a bar...
I had 2 really similar conversations this past week.
Both were about how having kids, in a nutshell, can make you seem like a really big loser.
The first time this came up was when we were visiting friends. We had to alter some plans and skip out on something that would have been really fun, because you DO NOT mess with bedtime. And, of course, because babies don't belong at a bar. [If they did, this would be a totally different post....] Our friends that we were visiting are expecting and they really got a taste of how the little people run the show!
The second conversation came amongst a group of colleagues, none of whom have children. The reason they don't have children - they enjoy their active social lives and don't want to give them up. Can't say I blame them there. Not even at all. Our social outings involve the zoo and babies r us and our conversations 90% of the time involve the baby/kids/things we SWORE we would never discuss in public - like baby poop and vomit.
It is RARE that I leave G just because I want to get out of the house for the evening. [in 5 months, I have done so 4x]. She's my child and I WANT to be with her as much as possible - and - my husband works most weekend nights so any exciting plans are few and far between.
So, what is my point?
Before I got pregnant and before G arrived - I was SURE I would regularly leave her to go out with the girls or for date nights because I had a rocking social life. And really, what was the big deal with getting a babysitter?
Now that the last 5 months have happened and I find her to be totally awesome - and she IS the big deal, I still would like to do those things, just on a more occasional basis. And that social life I once had seems very distant. As in, any engagements outside of the baby aisle at Target are major social outtings! MUST BUY NEW SHOES! ::sigh::
I would be lying if I said that I never missed my friends & the days that I could go out late and sleep in or just do whatever, whenever. It's hard for me to accept that I am in a different place than many of those around me some days. Truly, I wouldn't trade one minute of my life now, even if I am totally lame and no one invites me anywhere - because when I see those beautiful blue eyes, all is right in our world - no matter who else is in it.
Both were about how having kids, in a nutshell, can make you seem like a really big loser.
The first time this came up was when we were visiting friends. We had to alter some plans and skip out on something that would have been really fun, because you DO NOT mess with bedtime. And, of course, because babies don't belong at a bar. [If they did, this would be a totally different post....] Our friends that we were visiting are expecting and they really got a taste of how the little people run the show!
The second conversation came amongst a group of colleagues, none of whom have children. The reason they don't have children - they enjoy their active social lives and don't want to give them up. Can't say I blame them there. Not even at all. Our social outings involve the zoo and babies r us and our conversations 90% of the time involve the baby/kids/things we SWORE we would never discuss in public - like baby poop and vomit.
It is RARE that I leave G just because I want to get out of the house for the evening. [in 5 months, I have done so 4x]. She's my child and I WANT to be with her as much as possible - and - my husband works most weekend nights so any exciting plans are few and far between.
So, what is my point?
Before I got pregnant and before G arrived - I was SURE I would regularly leave her to go out with the girls or for date nights because I had a rocking social life. And really, what was the big deal with getting a babysitter?
Now that the last 5 months have happened and I find her to be totally awesome - and she IS the big deal, I still would like to do those things, just on a more occasional basis. And that social life I once had seems very distant. As in, any engagements outside of the baby aisle at Target are major social outtings! MUST BUY NEW SHOES! ::sigh::
I would be lying if I said that I never missed my friends & the days that I could go out late and sleep in or just do whatever, whenever. It's hard for me to accept that I am in a different place than many of those around me some days. Truly, I wouldn't trade one minute of my life now, even if I am totally lame and no one invites me anywhere - because when I see those beautiful blue eyes, all is right in our world - no matter who else is in it.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Hook Me Up
I know a lot of people are finding ways to cut back these days - Me included.
Only, I don't think I being very efficient.
Sure, I cut coupons here and there. We eat in more. I pack my lunch. We find free things to do on the weekends.
But I am SURE there is more out there - a whole area of untapped $$ saving opportunity that I am missing!
One of my new "finds" is this website. I am sure I am late on this, but the deals I found on diapers and other baby things through Baby Cheapskate are really nice.
I want to know bloggers - what do you do to save money and where do you look for good deals? Are there other websites out there that I don't know about? If you give me the link I will post in the sidebar for all to enjoy.
Only, I don't think I being very efficient.
Sure, I cut coupons here and there. We eat in more. I pack my lunch. We find free things to do on the weekends.
But I am SURE there is more out there - a whole area of untapped $$ saving opportunity that I am missing!
One of my new "finds" is this website. I am sure I am late on this, but the deals I found on diapers and other baby things through Baby Cheapskate are really nice.
I want to know bloggers - what do you do to save money and where do you look for good deals? Are there other websites out there that I don't know about? If you give me the link I will post in the sidebar for all to enjoy.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Oh Where Oh Where have I been
Hell-ooo out there.... Still here. The past week has been ridiculous. And then, we took off for the weekend to lovely N. Carolina where our awesome friends live.
Because I am tired and lazy and blogger uploads my pictures backwards - these are out of order.
Sucking her thumb at the zoo - taking in the sights.
Family swimming advenure!
She REALLY like the bubbles at the kiddy pool
hamming it up at the park
Because I am tired and lazy and blogger uploads my pictures backwards - these are out of order.
Checking out the polar bear at the N.C. zoo
Sucking her thumb at the zoo - taking in the sights.
Family swimming advenure!
She REALLY like the bubbles at the kiddy pool
hamming it up at the park
Thanks for having us guys! Can't wait to see you, and Mr. C when he arrives!
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Happy Birthday to You!
If someone would have asked me last year at this time where we would be, I wouldn't have guessed here.
I wouldn't have imagined you would be almost finished with school, doing wonderful and excelling in something that you weren't even sure you would like.
I wouldn't have thought that this beautiful little girl would have you completely wrapped around your finger.
I had no idea how our lives were going to change and how proud you would make me.
This may not have been the 26th birthday you pictured for yourself, husband, but you are wonderful for taking it in stride.
We love you, honey, and can't wait to spend all the rest of your birthday's together. 
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