A Little Adult Fun

I had the most fun I had in a very long time last night. My 2 Brother-in-laws and 2 Sister in laws along with my nephew came over for the night. Once the kids went to bed, we had a great time! I pumped all week long so I could have a few drinks and I am sure feeling it today! I think it is important to have adult nights...I honestly think it makes you a better parent. We all need to kick back once in a while! This morning, Bella was being a little fussy and my BIL, Justin helped and took her into the living room. He is so good with her, and it was so cute when he made her laugh. I love watching her change and react to different people and silly things. I don't think I have smiled more in my life than I do now with Bella. She makes everything that I do worth it!

I have to go back on the diet today, but I must say that my meatballs and ziti came out great and I fully enjoyed! Today Jeff and I cleaned up the house and I organized her room a bit. She has so many toys that she can't even play with yet, it is crazy! Tomorrow Jeff is off for half of the day, and the rest of my week is still unplanned...I love it!

Being Social

Sadly, most of my friends do not even live near me anymore, and not to mention, none of them have children yet! So, rather than just spending my days socializing with a baby, I have decided to join a mothers group I found online. On Tuesday, I went to my first meetup at the mall. It was so nice to get out and meet other moms who I can talk to and relate to about what is going on in my "new world." I first met Becky (one of the moms I have got together with before) at California Pizza Kitchen. As I sat there with Bella in my one arm, and my fork for my half order of Chinese chicken salad in my other (the only item on the menu under 400 cal!), I looked around and thought, "wow, it was not that long ago that I was sitting eating lunch with one of my friends and looking in admiration at the stay at home moms lunching." It was a surreal experience thinking back to these times, and realizing how lucky I am to be able to go lunch on a Tuesday afternoon then stroll around the mall...ask me a year ago and I never thought this would be. I am so blessed to have a husband that works 2 jobs so I can stay home with my daughter, he really is the best! This past weekend was our family Hanukkah party at my parents house (about a month late.) It was so fun seeing Bella with Mikayla as they are only 11 days apart. Bella kept rolling onto Mikayla with her legs, so cute! I will have to upload pics.
Today I am feeling adventurous and will be going to Carters and the market with Bella. My Brother-In-Law, SIL and nephew are coming for a visit this weekend so if they want to eat, I have to shop! I have been following Weight Watchers, so I think I will have to save up my bonus points for this weekend. I will be making slow cooked meatballs and baked ziti with garlic bread. Yum!

2010...Better than 2009?

I don't think so! 2009 was an amazing year for us...having a baby being at the top. New Years Eve was quite for us. I made these 2 3.5 pound lobsters which were delicious. As you can see from the picture (to come), I really didn't even have a pot big enough for them, but squished them down, one at a time, as much as I could. My, how my New Years Eve has changed! Bella didn't make it till 12, she was fussy and I put her to sleep around 11. It was nice to strike in the new year with Jeff by my side, a glass of wine in my hand and the hope of an amazing 2010. Anyway, I called Bella's Dr. yesterday to ask him about starting her on rice cereal...the answer was NO. And the reason for this is that it could give her allergies. He doesn't recommend cereal until 4 months. In my head, I am saying, "what the heck does 3 weeks more matter if it makes her feel more content for longer?" Whatever, I am doing what the Dr. says. Bella has her 3 month appointment on Friday, I can't wait to see how she has grown. Not looking forward to the shots, but what can you do. Today will be another quite family day at home...just the way I like it :) This blog is for me to print out after a year as a memory, but just wondering, is anyone reading this?