We've been having some terrific weather in Portland. Traditionally, it doesn't start getting really nice (mid-70's, sun, blue skies, no humidity) until after July 4th, but we got a large slice of summer this past week. This means our little family has been out and about in the sun as much as possible, making up for the dreary rainy days of winter/spring. ESK has been loving it.
On Friday, I spontaneously took ESK for a lunch picnic at our neighborhood park after her swim class. I was in a rush to get back home before her nap time, so I went to the nearest fast food chain and picked up a drive-through meal -- chicken nuggets, fries and drinks for both of us.
When I got to the park, of course, I wasn't the only mom to think it was a perfect day for a picnic. There were at least four other groups there eating lunch. The only difference was that everyone else had brought healthy homemade snacks. Nutritious veggies, cut-up fruit and sandwiches. The golden arches printed on the paper sacks I carried felt like the modern-day mom equivalent of a big, red "A" stitched on my chest. At least, that's how it is here in Portland.
I felt a pang of guilt and looked around surreptitiously for sidelong glances or whispering from the other moms. But after awhile I forgot about it. Not even my self-consciousness could take away from the simple pleasure of picnicking on a beautiful day. ESK loved her nuggets and fries. And then it was on to the swings and jungle gym. Life is good when you're two years old. Life is good taking care of a happy two-year-old.
Still Pregnant
I'm done being pregnant. Practically speaking, we really don't want the baby to arrive until my mom flies in on the 20th. It would really just makes logistics a lot easier for SK and I. However, I'm not sure how much longer my body can take this pregnancy!
There is no room left in my belly and when the baby shifts around, it is sometimes painful. I get tired pretty easily. My fingertips are numb on my right hand. I snore in my sleep now and sometimes I wake myself up with my own snoring (this totally grosses me out by the way)! And my feet are so swollen that they no longer fit into my clogs! Thank goodness for flip-flops and warm weather. I have cankles and my legs are elephantine.
Oh, and every time I show up the slightest bit late or don't return calls, people have been telling me, "Ha ha ha! There you are! I thought you might have gone into labor or something! We thought for sure you were on your way to the hospital!" If only....
I'm in the home stretch, I know. Just getting a bit impatient...
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I just did a MickeyD's picnic a few weeks ago- no judgement here! I'm sure the only sidelong glances you got were from the other kids, jealous of ESK's truly happy meal!
Hang in there with the cankles and painful belly-shifts. You will be soooooo thankful that the baby hung out the extra few days for her grandma.
Sounds like a delightful day! We got happy meals during our trip to and from Philly. Having a really light-weight child, i have resorted to frequent ice cream and chocolate cake just to get the kid to eat. :( so, you won't ever get judgment from here either. :) hope you will be able to endure just a little longer, as well as the babe.
OOOHHH!!!! hopefully there will be more nuggets and fries in the park until the baby comes.. it'll be a nice distraction.. and time alone with esk. i say eat and do as you please to treat yourself. and get a pedi for goodness sake!! flip flop weather does not let you off the hook just b/c you're pregnant either!! (um.. if you already had your first pedi of the season, please disregard.) :) i'm just being stoopid.
hope all goes well!! can't wait to see the first pic!!
Those mom just wanted the fries.
Ignore them. I'm glad you enjoyed your time with E. I hope you are still pregnant. Tomorrow is the 20th! Hang in there!
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