After 5 months of a rather cloistered life (recommended by doctors and enforced by us--it just wasn't worth the risk of Vivian getting sick before surgery), our world is expanding. Slowly but surely, day by day.
Yesterday Vivian and I walked to Safeway and did some grocery shopping. Today we went to the library. Doing mundane errands shouldn't tickle me so, but it does...just the normal mommy-ness of it is so enjoyable. Pack the diaper bag, go up and down the aisles, inspect and make a choice--whether it be a brussel sprout or a book--it's quite fun with a little sweetie in tow.
These typical experiences have been lacking in our day-to-day life...but now it's a crash course in the art of a well-packed diaper bag, infant carrier to snap-n-go transfer, keeping baby happy while selecting said brussel sprouts, and all this good stuff. I'm being brave and getting out there, slowly but surely, day by day.
Because how we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives. -Annie Dillard
About Me
- hannah m
- I'm on a different path than I ever thought I would be as a new mom - but it's turning out to be a beautiful path. My idea of a perfect day: hot morning coffee, laughing with my baby, walking in the hills, lunch with friends, some backyard squirrel watching and dinner and a glass of wine with my husband. Life's thrown us some curve balls - but life is all about the curves, isn't it?
1 comment:
Yeah! You'll be venturing out my way in no time!! Can't wait!! When I had Olivia it took me forever to brave the multi-tasking of going out. I still remember my dad encouraging me to get out & calling to find out if I did. Even now when I head out with kids in tow I leave without the paci, wipes etc.
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