I was supposed to post about watching my cousin's kids today but last minute changes happened and it just ended up being me and Baby Boy today. We had a pretty relaxing day. I was able to clean my house. Like actually clean it. I cleaned the floors, got rid of clutter that had collected on the kitchen table, and dusted in the family room!!! My house feels so good right now. To top it all off my friend called me this evening. We had a really good chat. I miss her :(
It's not that having a baby changed our relationship but life has changed it. We used to live blocks away from each other now she lives in San Jose and I live in Roseville. She used to be single, I used to be dating. I got engaged then married. She found a nice guy and a serious relationship. She's still teaching while I quit teaching and work for the family who gives me the hours I need for the money I want. The important things are still there though. We can talk on the phone and laugh and have a great conversation just like old times. The only thing that is missing is her face and a bottle of wine :)
Friends after baby take on a different shape and body than before baby. Before baby you can actually get out of the house to hang out with them. After baby you are lucky if you can get time for a 20 minute conversation. Taking a weekend trip to San Jose with baby in tow?? YA RIGHT!!!!!! Making plans for a Rockin' New Years Eve party??? Don't invite us we go to bed by 8 p.m. and need to be up by 2 a.m. to feed the baby.
Having a baby certainly changes things. Some for the better, other changes just suck. Regardless I love having as good of friends as I do. I truly am blessed. I look forward to the next phone conversation and time with friends no matter how short.
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