This afternoon we decided to head to the fun little shopping center across the street to play at the splash pad. Elouise was decked out in her suit, hat, and new water shoes, ready to get her summer fun on. As we strolled over the the empty play area, Christian noticed a tiny piece of paper taped to a pole that said three words “Out of Order”.
Okay, all of my fellow Southern California mamas I know you understand when I say this weather is making summer fun a bit tricky. When its 100 degrees (or more) outside, your only options are to be in some form or water or find something to do inside. This is why we came up with a cooler kind of picnic, and took our mat inside instead. We love visiting Daddy at work, and usually join him for lunch on Wednesdays after story time at the library. So this time, we brought our favorite mat up to his office and ate lunch criss-cross-applesauce.
One of my biggest anxieties when I was pregnant with Elouise was that for some reason or another, I wouldn’t be able to successfully breastfeed her. I know it may seem silly since there’s nothing wrong with bottle feeding, pumping, or formula, I totally believe that fed is best. I had always just had this image of nursing my sweet baby and my heart ached for it to be a reality.
Believe it or not, my doctor doesn’t count chasing around my crazy active toddler as exercise. Clearly she must not have children. In any case, I have been trying my hardest to stay active with intentional exercise during this pregnancy. You see, when I was pregnant with Elouise I was teaching full time and on my feet most of the day scurrying around a classroom. I never really felt like squeezing in those extra 30 minutes of exercise seemed as pressing. This time around, I’m a stay at home mama and feel like I have no excuse.
Okay, to be fair Summer doesn’t officially begin for another 10 days. I just think that when temps have been in the 90’s and above for the last few weeks, I’m allowed to start celebrating early.
