Last night we got home from school around 5:00 and I scrambled up a quick dinner for Elijah while Ed walked Zoe. My goal was to feed and bathe Elijah before leaving the house by 6:15 for Mom's Night Out. Of course, Ed can feed and bathe Elijah himself, but typical self-inflicted "mommy guilt" sets in whenever I have plans that leave him single-handedly holding down the fort.
So, after a chicken nuggets-and-string cheese buffet ("Mom of the Year" right here), Elijah got a quick dunk in the tub and I was out the door by 6:20. Not bad.
Shortly after Elijah was born, I joined The Chittenden County Moms Meetup Group. There are approximately 100 moms from all around northwestern VT who belong, but a core group of about 20 who normally attend events. Events include private home play dates, trips to the beach or playground in the summer, outings to strawberry or maple festivals, etc. Last night was "Mom's Night Out," which is exactly what it sounds like. We pick a venue to meet at for dinner and drinks...and try as we might to have normal conversations, the dialogue inevitably turns to breastfeeding and potty training. It's great!
A small group of us met at 7:00PM at Madera's, a Mexican Restaurant at the bottom of Main Street in Burlington. Lots of laughs, margaritas and wine!
When I got home at 10:00, Ed was already in bed. He had left me a note saying that Elijah was PERFECT and that they'd had a great night together. It made me so happy to know that their evening had gone smoothly (we've had some bedtime challenges lately).
This morning, he said that Elijah was so good last night that the thought fleetingly occurred to him that it would be fun to another baby. Okay, "Mr. too stressed-to-sleep" insomniac.
Are you insane?
Don't get your hopes up, folks. There will be no more babies emerging from #48 Comette. I mean, how could I justify going to Mom's Night Out with a newborn AND a toddler at home?
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Darling, we go back and forth re: third. Mostly back. Like 80% back. But I have those fleeting moments. And then when I have to get up in the night (a total rarity) for anybody, I think "forget it!"
Oh, come on now -- what's ONE more (Borrelli) Alexander?? And, just think, if you were to have a girl I could provide you with just about everything you need for her!
Ok, I'll stop. For now!
Glad you had fun last night, and glad that Elijah behaved well for Daddy. Sometimes a little one-on-one time can make all the difference!
Guess you will just have to move of comette so you can have that baby hahahahaa!!! Cmon don't make me be the only pregnant one here...
Dear Julie,
If you and Thomas do decide to have a third child, you will HAVE to move back to the US. How in the world could a family of 5 afford to fly overseas twice a year? Let the Ouillades do the traveling!
Sandy, are you doing a blog post while you're AT SCHOOL?!?! I'm appalled!!
2 kids is not much more of an adjustment than 1 kid - you've already made all those major changes in you life to accomodate. 3 kids, however, throws you into a totally different category. I love my 3 kids more than anything, but I'm jealous of your mom's nights out.
Darlene, I am appalled at your insinuation that I might post to my blog during WORKING HOURS. Moi? There must be something wrong with the time-stamp on my account...I'll have to look intothat (hehe!)
I just had the greatest chuckle - at school of all places! I imagined Ed having another baby as a retirement gift - hehe!You wouldn't even need to pay for daycare anymore...
I do periodically (like today) post to or read the blogs during planning, or immediately after school when I am required to be here but brain-dead. I think it is a perfectly acceptable way to take a mental break. :)
Yes Aimee and then our children could be like the same age- even though ours would your childrens' aunt or uncle. Okay that's weird, let's stop thinking about it.
Glad you are able to get out and enjoy other young mothers, Sandy. You deserve it!
I agree with Darlene that three is a lot different than two. Although we love our Anna to death, three was "the straw that broke the camel's back."
Dear Sandy: what a treat to have frequent blog entries about my favorite youngest male cousin and family! Glad you could have a night out.
Dear Mom: Gee, thanks! :)
If #3 broke the camel's back, what did #11 do? Just remember Dad said 2 days before he died "we saved the best for last".
Gee Sandy, this post seems to be generating lots of comments.
Julie, I do remember your Dad saying before he died that he was ready to stop after 2 or 3 kids but then they just kept getting better and better.
Anyway, I cannot imagine how Martha managed 11 kids and did such a wonderful job. None of us can live up to that!
P.S. When I said that 2 kids was not too bad, I probably should have mentioned that Cole was a really, really good baby. He just laughed and smiled and slept all the time.
And we all know Heather was a holy terror so needless to say we think about #3 but we will never act on it. It's just a thought! ha ah
well you know what my response to your having another child YIPEE I would be very happy- we have been blessed with so many healthy babies in our families- Remember its your choice.....(would be nice)
Love, Momsie
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