Before we had our son, my husband and I would've gone out for dinner and probably would've seen a movie on a Friday night, but now that's when I usually make my weekly run to Target for groceries, toilet paper and the like. Tonight, my husband tagged along with our son and I. And for a special treat, we ate dinner at a Chinese fast food restaurant. Normally, I'd pick something up for dinner on the way home.
Now it's 10 p.m. and I'm sitting in front of the computer in my sweats, eating a popsicle, checking e-mail and writing on my blog, after reading to my son and putting him in bed. My husband's watching nature shows on TV. We're both waiting for the dryer to stop spinning so we can fold the first load of laundry of the night and put the next load in the dryer. Parenthood sure makes for a glamorous life!
I readily admit that I miss being able to go out for dinner or see a movie whenever I want. Now, we have to gauge how likely it is that our 4-year-old will sit through dinner at a restaurant or else we have to line up a babysitter days in advance. Not that I'm complaining, just pointing out our current state of affairs. I'm actually looking forward to a trip to the Children's Museum in downtown San Diego tomorrow. It's one of my favorite places to hang out with my son.
While he's in bed and I have some peace and quiet, I thought I'd stop by here and say, "Hi." I could stay in front of the computer a little while longer and work on one of my writing projects, but I'm tired, so I think I might read while I wait to fold laundry.
I suppose that's one of the best things about having a kid. I now have so little access to the TV for something I might like to watch that I spend a lot more time reading. I have read some great books during the last couple of years.
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