People often ask if we even remember what we used to do before we had Madeline. To be honest, I often have to think about it at first (she is 8 months old already!! What the heck!?). But before long I remember going out for half off apps at Applebees after 10pm, hanging out with our college friends, late night shopping trips, discing, bike rides, staying up late to watch every single episode of The Office, going on our cruise and to Disney World etc... Even though we weren't married for very long before baby C decided to come along for the ride, we have so many great memories as newlyweds.
So today, I'm here to say that it doesn't have to end just because a new member joins the family! Brenton and I both love people and more often than not, would rather be out doing something, so we have learned how to enjoy life WITH a baby, car seat, diaper bag, pack n play, etc... Haha - It sounds way worse than it is. The worst part, for me, is the planning ahead part. But it CAN be done! I call these family dates. Just yesterday for example, after getting all packed up, we went out for frozen yogurt at Cherry Berry and stopped at Kohls (where I found myself drowning in a bazillion racks labeled 80%. off..... not a good place to be....)
**I am quite positive that things will change as our family grows, but for now, we love our family dates. :)
So today, I'm here to say that it doesn't have to end just because a new member joins the family! Brenton and I both love people and more often than not, would rather be out doing something, so we have learned how to enjoy life WITH a baby, car seat, diaper bag, pack n play, etc... Haha - It sounds way worse than it is. The worst part, for me, is the planning ahead part. But it CAN be done! I call these family dates. Just yesterday for example, after getting all packed up, we went out for frozen yogurt at Cherry Berry and stopped at Kohls (where I found myself drowning in a bazillion racks labeled 80%. off..... not a good place to be....)
**I am quite positive that things will change as our family grows, but for now, we love our family dates. :)
