First Play Date

We finally made it to a play date today. We were supposed to go to Heritage Park in Olathe for Earth Day but mother nature decided that the earth need a long, slow drink of water so we had to resort to indoors at the Oak Park Mall play area.

We met one mom from my SAHM (acronym deciphered: Stay-At-Home-Mom) group and her 2 boys. I also ran into a gal from church who was there with her 2 boys. It was a fun time, really nice to get out and socialize with other adults. Since Addie isn't big enough to play yet I held her the whole time. She just watched and smiled and laughed. It was so cute! She didn't have to play on the toys, watching alone gave her pure enjoyment. just watching must be exhausting because she fell asleep on my shoulder with her head tucked under my neck. It was really sweet. I am excited for her to be able to get around on her own and play with the other kids. I did learn a good lesson today though - never leave your baby carriers at home!! She is getting SO big so after about 30 minutes my arms were killing me! From now on, the Baby Bjorn or Amy's Moby Wrap will come with us everywhere we go.

Tomorrow is another play date! If it doesn't rain we're going to the zoo! Hopefully I can take some pictures and post them of our adventures.

It's official....

I quit my job and am going to be a Stay-At-Home-Mommy! It has been a hard decision but I finally chose 1 side and went for it. I know things will be different - some good, some hard - but I think in the end this will be a good decision for all of us.

Things I will miss:
- adult conversations at work
- having a reason to dress up and wear jewelry and heels
- a paycheck :)
- limited access to snacks!

Things I won't miss:
- working in a dead end job
- being on someone else's clock
- working for 'the man'
- empty promises

Things I look forward to:
- seeing Addie's milestones
- being best friends with my baby
- having playdates
- keeping up with housework better

Things I hope to be better at while at home:
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