Sara's Hermit Life Post

I am already a natural Hermit . . . so I have been thinking a lot about your post Sara about the Hermit Life - having Petie just drove me closer to the dark Hermit land. I have been neglecting my friends . . . too busy at work . . . too tired after work . . . too selfish on the weekends. So today I decided to be spontanous and leave work a couple hours early. I picked Petie up from day care called my friend who had the day off and we went over to her house and had a play date (i.e. girl talk while the kids played). It had been such a long time - she didn't even know that I had stopped breastfeeding (2 months ago)! So I am going to try to be more energetic, spontaneous, and motivated to connect with one friend that I have not seen in awhile once a month . . . just for starters!

On an unrelated note . . . but also inspired by Sara . . . it is almost that time of year when we will be going to the pool or reservoir and introduce Petie to the water. Per Sara's advice, I didn't want to be so self conscious about putting on a swimsuit that I can't get in the water and enjoy the moment with our son. I put my bathing suit on last night . . . and I know I can't complain about my post-baby body . . . but I am less ready for a swimsuit then I thought I was! Actually, as long as I was standing there perfectly posed - I looked great! As soon as I picked up Petie and started to move . . . I didn't look so great! So I am off to do lunges, squats, and push-ups!