His temperament set a precedent for my mothering. I stayed at home. Quite literally. The only places I took him were places that had child care - like church and the YMCA. As soon as he became a little more manageable, Laurie was born.
So I spent her first year of life - literally at home. Because of her newborn-ness.
But now we are in a good place, a really good place for outings.
And after 2.5 years of being cooped up in my house, I crave these outings frequently.
I'm still not ready to take them to a restaurant or a movie or the library.
But the park - heck yeah!
We went twice last week. I had a coupon for a free Starbucks coffee so I picked one up on the way.
We were the only people there. It was cold and wet.
But much fun was had. And it bought me some awesome afternoon naps.
The next day we invited our cousin to go with us.
So yeah. We're getting out more and it feels good.
I LOVE L's lips in the picture in which you're holding her. So precious!
ReplyDeleteWe don't go to restaurants (even fast food ones) or the library either. Never. No exceptions. I really understand what you're describing in this post!
I was forcefully reminded of why I wasn't fond of the baby years. I'm rather introverted (like you! you helped me discover that!) but I began to feel desperate to get out. We planned carefully and we WENT.
ReplyDeleteI became the master of the 1-hour outing. I think that's still ingrained in me because I could linger now, but I often act as I'm racing something to get home. I think the screaming child is still deeply imprinted in me.
I'm so glad you can get out now. It's a whole world out there!!
Yay for being able to get out! Thankfully, E is super cooperative (I got lucky!) and we have always done LOTS of outings (because I go stir crazy very easily!). Lately however, we have been staying at home SO much more. So I guess we're doing opposites right now. In fact, I just blogged about it!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you are enjoying your outings. I'd so love to join you. :)
ReplyDeleteYour last post said Laurie was an easy baby so why housebound for a year? Its good getting out! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the photos!! And I bet they sleep well after a cool, out doors outing. SS looks so cute sitting and steering. He may look like you, but he's his daddy's son!! And Laurie and Millie are just too, too cute.
ReplyDeleteyay for getting out! while it hasn't been 2.5 years, i've nearly died the past 6 weeks not being able to get out much. the park is fantastic. if only it weren't so dad gum cold lately!
ReplyDeleteps- every time i comment and see that LYnn Beck has commented, i do a double take.,.."wait a minute!? sarah barry knows GLENN BECK?!" haha. i think i've lost my mind.
Hoary for getting out! I love that line... he was a dangerous machine. I know that feeling.
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