Today I had the joy of taking my kids to the playground and meeting up with a friend and her kids. It was such a great time being able to actually have an outside play date for once, that we rejoiced in the sun.
The best part of this particular play date is that my two children and the older child of my friend were able to run free and play, since we had strategically placed ourselves on a blanket near the entrance/exit of the play area. The baby was all smiles and cuddles and was very content sitting with us. This was perfect because it gave us time to relax and chat about all sorts of things, and to do some great people watching.
While we were there, I learned a few lessons:
1. I will never fit in with the trendy moms who prefer to wear 4 inch wedges to chase their little ones around the busy playground. I'd chose my comfy sneakers, or soon flip flops, any day over breaking an ankle in those types of killer shoes. In my opinion, there is a time and place for those hoes and it makes no sense to wear them to the playground unless you're trying to impress someone. Obviously I wasn't!
2. Even though I will never again be pregnant, I envy those pregnant women who look great. You know the ones, the women who have that perfectly pronounced belly that shows they are obviously pregnant and don't look like the beached whale I did during both of my pregnancies. Oh, and the women who actually have the energy to chase their kids around the playground while obviously pregnant with the next little one.
3. It is perfectly acceptable to have a full fledged conversation about beer while sitting at the playground. After all, we weren't drinking it right there!
4. It's finally sunny springtime. That means we need sunscreen. Oops.
I'm sure I will learn something new every time we go to the playground... I have a feeling it is going to be an interesting summer and I am really looking forward to it. It's so nice to be able to sit and enjoy the company I'm keeping while the kids can run and play and enjoy being kids!!
- A
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