Beach Bums

I can finally fit in my bridesmaid dress! YAY! What a relieve! I was beginning to lose sleep over that matter...literally. My good friend is coming to visit me tomorrow and I have a pantry full of groceries for the 1st time in a loooong time. I am nervous about losing all self control but I have already told her she has to hold me accountable. I guess this is a test. Hopefully I won't fail!

We were able to spend two days with my parents and go to the beach. We had a blast! Dalen LOVED everything about the beach-the water, birds, sand and finding shells. He chased birds forever and screamed his head off every time a wave approached his feet. It was really overcast the day we went but it made for some great waves and we got to watch some surfers. For the first time in over 5 months my husband and I went on a date. I just can't tell you how much difference another kid makes to your life. I literally sat at the restaurant constantly feeling next to me for the baby's car seat and then of course I would remember she was with my parents. Mario and I established (1)that if we don't have anymore kids we will have an empty nest by 42 (2)we haven't held hands in FOREVER because our hands are ALWAYS full (3) the reason my parents hardly talk when they are just sitting around is because for 20+ years they were robbed of peace and quiet by us three girls. At one moment Mario said, "isn't it nice to have peace and quiet?" And I responded, "Isn't it sad that we could be in a restaurant this loud and consider this peace and quiet??"

I am excited about the next few weeks. My friend is coming to visit and a few days later I get to fly home for another friends wedding! YAY for friends and family!