Mike's working nights, I'm feeling large and rotund, and Milo and I have to find ways to A) enjoy the great weather here in NC, B) burn some energy in his little 2.5yo body, C) not make mommy move too much or wear on her frayed hormonal nerves, and D) do all of the above while not waking daddy. Tonight was great success.
After naps, me and Milo, we said goodnight to Mike, packed the bare essentials, diapers, water, wipes, cars, and headed out. Hit the McDonald's drive-thru for nuggets, fries, burger, and Shamrock shake. Don't judge me, I'm pregnant, and the kid ate asparagus in his eggs for breakfast, so we both earned a little treat. We drove just a little farther down the road to a great park that we've frequented a bit recently, and for the next 2 hours, I found places to perch, and Milo played his heart out. He found a couple kids to buddy with for short periods of time, but mostly moved from one activity to the next, and I followed slowly behind.
I really like this park for most things, though not ideal for playdates because inevitably kids want to do all different activities at all different times which means no really chatting time for us parents, but when it's just me and Milo or me, Mike, and Milo, it's perfect; pretty much fenced in, lots of things to do, enough space but not too much, and even a great path to walk if the playground gets too busy. I'm learning the fine balance of knowing where my kid is but not hovering, letting him try things I'm not sure he can do but being there if he asks for help, and chatting with random adults close by. I've actually met a couple of great moms this way and hung out with them again, and a couple of people that I might not need to talk to again, but it's adult conversation, and my introverted self is not winning and turning me into a hermit.
