Date Night

Christien and I get to actually go out on a date tonite. Just the two of us. Adults only. I cannot wait. Since we've had family around the last few weeks, we've been able to get out of the house for a few hours at a time, always to do errands. Today, I even managed to go to Superstore by myself for about half an hour. But tonite... tonite it's just the two of us. Going for a nice grown up dinner without having to worry about being back in a couple of hours to feed the little monkey. Without having to bring any lists with us and to stop and think hmmm.. what are we here for anyways (that's cause I usually forget the lists). Without feeling guilty. I'm even going to indulge in a glass of wine, or two. My first glass of wine since June. I am very looking forward to it. And to the grown up conversation, and to the dimly lit restaurant, and to the ability to eat with my husband while having a normal adult conversation. No rushing through dinner. No eating standing up. I love this little monkey to death, and as excited as I am to get out for a bit, I still feel guilty. I am going to try my best to make this evening all about Christien and myself. After all, you have to continue to nurture the relationship that brought you your little miracle in the first place, right?? We deserve some time on our own. Christien goes back to work on Monday and he's going to be away for my birthday, so while we've got grandma here... I vow to always make time for ALL the men in my life.

Granparents Finally!!

Mum and dad finally got back from Bali and came down to meet their first grandson, Reid. I think that it took everything in mum to give me a hug and not push me aside to get to her grandson. They both have been fighting over who gets to hold him. It's definitely been nice to be able to give him to someone else when he's having a nap or when he's just looking around. I've been able to shower in peace and I haven't had to rush through lunch or dinner. It's been wonderful.

Christien got home last night. We are all very happy to have him home, and Christien is very happy to be home with his family. Now it's a three way fight as to who gets to hold Reid. Christien trumps grandma and grandpa, so he's holding him as much as possible. But that's okay cause that allows grandma to do some baking for us!!

Special Delivery from Australia

The mail box last week was full of cards and gifts from friends and family. One of the cutest things that I've ever seen was in there care of Christien's aunt and uncle from Australia.

Can you even get over the cuteness of these boots? I cannot wait till they fit him and he can start sporting them around. I have a couple of really cute knit one pieces in the closet that are going to look so sweet with these. And I just bought him a little jean jumper today that will also look super cute paired with Ugg's. Thank you great auntie Bernie and uncle Harold! We'll send you pictures.

Weight Disappearance

I can't believe how quickly and slowly a two week period can go. On one hand, Reid is already two weeks and one day old. That's crazy. On the other, we're only 1/3 of the way through Christien's two week stint up in Fort Mac. At least I get to talk to him every night, and besides the time, amm.. the quiet time, I get to spend with Reid, that's the highlight of my day.

Finally got on the scale today, and to my surprise I'm down 45lbs. Which is basically what I gained while I was pregnant. Couldn't be more surprised, or happier. Especially knowing that I'm not allowed to do any sort of exercise until I hit the six week recovery mark. I'm even into my old jeans. They are a little scratchy around the incision, but hey, they fit and that seems like a miracle to me. If I can stay like this until I can start exercising again, I'll only be 15lbs away from my goal weight. A weight even less then I was for our wedding. Maybe I will look smoking hot in Kelowna this summer. Only time will tell.