Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Get a Life!!!!

There is nothing that bothers me more than boring people. People that find there soul mate and then only spend every second with only them. Or people that have kids and focus on them and nothing else. But please understand that my child and child to be are the center of my universe. They are number one in my life and I love being with my son more than anything. I am talking about people that never leave their kids side and have no outlets other than their husband, wife, child, girlfriend or boyfriend.

Over the past month I ran into a couple old friends. One that was in a serious relationship for a few years. The other that had been married for about 4 years with no kids and an old friend from high school that’s been married for a couple years and has a baby.

All three of these people basically gave me the same song and dance when I asked what they had been up to. All three couples had the same answer and that was NOTHING. Listen I understand there are times in everyone’s life when you go out more or go out less. People have different priorities and that’s fine, but come on people go out and have some fun. Being pregnant with a baby limits me BIGTIME on things I can do, but if my hubby didn’t knock me up again so quickly we’d be going out a lot more.

I wanted to sit down and tell these people that they are so boring and what happened to enjoying life. You’ve been dating forever that’s fine, but go out and have some fun. My opinion is if you can’t be with someone that wants to go out and get loose with you then boo to them. And I’m not always talking about hitting a party or bar. You could do this at home. Put the kids to bed put some food on the grill, turn up the music, and enjoy your drink of choice. There is nothing like a good buzz and good laughs with your other half.

I also have a real big problem with parents not getting a babysitter. Personally I don’t think it’s healthy for a child to only be with their parents and never a sitter. Kids need to see their parents being social. It shows them how important it is and how much fun it can be. What’s worse is parents that bring their kids everywhere. Saturday night parties are NOT for kids. I remember my wedding when people would RSVP and add their child to the reply card. Are they crazy I though. There is a time and a place for kids. An adult party is a no, but a Sunday BBQ is a yes.

If I ever end up like one of the couples above or start bringing my kids to Saturday night parties please someone stop me!!!!

Daddy Did It!!!

Men and women really are different. If I had to babysit a child before I even had my own I could do it. I may not have known everything, but being a women motherly instincts come much more naturally. If you had asked my husband to do it he wouldn’t have a clue.

My hubby recently had his first night alone with our baby when I went out of town for a night. And of course the night before I left our son got sick. Why would it be any other way?? On top of that my mom was going away with me, both my sisters were busy, and my nanny was unavailable. All the women were gone leaving hubby to survive.

The morning I left was extremely hectic. I had to get myself together and at the same time guide husband through everything so he would know exactly what to do. And of course he had to jump in the shower right when it was time for me to leave for the airport. I thought I was gonna kill him. Not to mention that as he was lying on the couch. I told him he needed to get up and take our son to the doctor. He looked at me in shock!!! You would have thought I was sending him to jail. I thought about leaving the house a mess from breakfast and bottles and letting him see what it’s like all day with a baby. But of course I didn’t and by the time he was out of the shower the place was spick and span.

Husband left for the doctor while I went onto the airport for a night of room service and luxury. Roles were really reversed. It’s usually me taking our son to the doctor while he is at the office or on a business trip.
When I got on the plane I was nervous as hell, but then hubby called to say everything was fine and he just had a cold. I took a deep a breath and felt much more relaxed.

Over the next 36 hours I checked on my boys and everything went well. I came home to a house that was pretty clean and organized. Just how I had left it. And when I saw my little sons runny nose and red eyes you better believe it was mama to the rescue!!!

Until Next Time,
Party Mom

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Happy 35th hubby!!!

I’m not a bragger. Never have been and never will be. But there is one thing that I have to brag about and it’s my husband. He turned 35 this week and to me he is the most wonderful man in the world.
Of course I’m normal and want to kill him sometimes. And we can absolutely fight like cats and dogs. Whoever says they don’t is full of shit. We are also not exactly alike. But he is the best. He is the cutest, sweetest, most fun, loving, hard working man. He always sees the good in people which sometimes drives me crazy and he is the only man I know who would smile at 6:00 in the morning while on the elliptical.
I threw him and my sister their annual birthday party this past weekend and as usual it was great. I had it at my favorite bar in Atlanta, which I used to frequent when I was not pregnant. I left at 10:30 when the party was starting to get crowded. As much as I wanted to be drinking with everyone it made me so happy to see my hubby drinking, dancing, and socializing just as a he should.
So I thank my lucky stars everyday that I have him in my life. His smile is contagious and his optimism makes me look at life the way I should. He never says no to a party or a night on the town. To me no man could ever compare to my dad, but my husband’s zest for life, generosity to people, and loving nature makes me see some of my dad in him.


Until Next Time,
Party Mom