Bookclub

In all of my recent emotional distress surrounding the hubby and my bizzaro panic issue, I forgot to mention this months meeting of book club. More than half of those who said they were coming bailed at the last minute, but that was fine...more dip and dessert for me! I really enjoyed myself on Friday night. It was a small group, just Brooke, Ky and I, and it was really relaxing. We ate dinner, enjoyed virgin pina coladas, relaxed in the living room, chatted and enjoyed dessert. Ky stayed until 10ish and Brooke left after 11! It was wonderful to just relax and have girl talk.

I am definitely moving into a new phase in my life- a mom phase. I'm excited about this change. I know I have written about older mom/younger mom fears, but I am beginning to embrace my overall "mom-dom". My girls and I grow closer everyday and I love exploring childhood with them. I spend my evenings cooking healthy dinners, watching Disney movies, coloring and playing with dolls...and I wouldn't have it any other way. I am looking forward to our family friendly vacations and just being able to relax with Carl and my girlies. As my brother loves to remind me, I'm getting older...2 years and a few months away from 30;) I'm ok with that.

How does this new phase connect with book club? Well, last week, a co-worker shared that he couldn't understand why a non-mom, non-married person would want to continue to come to book club now that more moms and married people have joined in. Well, I would hope that us married/mom/homeowning/tied-down types still have a few interesting thoughts to discuss. Obviously, we do have some kid-centered or home-centered conversation, but nothing too specific that anyone couldn't join in on. The conversation really made me realize that I can embrace and love the changing me...I don't really need to prove how "fun" or "young" I still am. If I'm enjoying my nights out watching DWTS, monthly bookclub or making new mommy friends (thanks for helping with that Brooke!) that's all that matters. We are taking new steps in our lives, and that's wonderful!