We have had a nice stretch of good weather around here this week. It has been so nice to be outside, and outside we've been.
The Critter now likes the swings, and the playground is now a favorite place. Watching big kids AND swinging on the swing? Done and done, says the Critter Girl. Her two favorite things to do.
So not much to report here - we've just been enjoying the last days of summer.
I have met another mom and her daughter, who is about 7 weeks younger than Critter girl. We have a playdate for today, and I'm happy to have found someone close by to do things with. It will be even better when the weather turns cold, and we can easily get to each other's homes to break the monotony of the indoor winters. I met her through an online "Meetup" group. Good resource for those of you looking to meet other moms. I also did a New Moms coffee at a local bakery, which was nice, but didn't result in any real connections. Oh well, it was nice to get out of the house. So we are doing a bit better on the meeting-moms front. Still not an easy thing, and it takes effort (at least for somewhat introverted me), but worth it I think.
I am also planning a weekend away in November, to visit a friend on the West Coast. Almost 3 whole days on my own, no Critter, no Mr. P (who will stay home with the Critter). I have to say, I'm looking forward to a little independence, a little me time. It gives me something to look forward to, as the days grow darker and the weather gets colder this fall.
Hope everyone has a good weekend, and you East Coasters survive Irene unscathed, if not a bit wet.
Repeat: Cold Peace
1 day ago
I don't know where you live, but can I say that this post struck jealousy in my heart in a big way :) It will be 108 here tomorrow and frankly, it is SO HARD to keep two babies entertained all day long inside....I would love to take them out side but alas, our only outings are to jog at 6:40 in the morning, when it's a balmy 80 degrees and 95% humidity. Even running an errand leaves me soaked trying to load them in the double stroller, etc. etc. I HATE TEXAS sometimes!
ReplyDeleteSorry for the rant. I feel a wee bit better now :) Enjoy those park days!!
Great that you have met a mom with a DD so close in age to Critter! I am hoping to find similar connections once I get my bearings after our babies are born. It's awesome that you're planning a trip to take all by yourself... I'm sure you will make DH and the Critter, but a little me time is always a good thing!
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