Saturday night & Coincidences

So, let me say how the past week-ish I have been dying to blog, but my life has been utter chaos with a teething 6 month old baby! Plus its been HOT, like suuuuper hot, so hot the news warned elderly people not to go further than 2 FEET away from your front door! (Why even leave if you can only go 24 inches away?!), so with the heat, I’ve been staying in as I’m sure baby would not enjoy it…getting all sweaty in her car seat yukkkkk
(Posting from my phone, but going to edit on the computer…more to come! Soon! Like 20 minutes soon, lol)

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K, so its 5 hours later. I guess 20 minutes in Mom language means 5 hours, who knew?!

So ANYWAYS, there are too many things that I want to cover in this post, so for the time being, I’m going to go elementary on everyone and use good ol’ point form notes.

1. Saturday night. This would have been a week ago Saturday, (not this one that just past) the night that I drove with no lights on….anyways, a funny thing happened with a weird coincidence that I had to share and then when I got thinking about it there were soooo many other weird ones that had happened the week before (no time to explain now) so I was really mind boggled when this one happened. So, on that wonderful Saturday night, my friend A and I were baking cookies in the kitchen, the baby was in her excersaucer, and we were doing crazy things to try and help to keep her entertained as we man-handled the cookie situation. Out of no where I just started to sing “DEE-DEE-NA-NA-NA…..Saturday night, I feel the air its getting hot, like you baby…” (Whigfield – Saturday Night). we continued to sing the song for a bit laughing an saying “Remember that song!?!” “Yea, I still have it on CD, Dance Mix ’95 baby!!” . G was laughing at us that we even were able to remember/sing such a old random song (but i guess night at the Roxbury kind of gave it a mini comeback so, we’re aloud to still have it fresh in our minds). Fast forward to when I drove to gather my mom and sister from the party (yes, when I drove with no lights on), I decided to tow in N and say hi to a bunch of drunk people I hadn’t seen in a long time..(Why, I have no idea, because it kind of was like a mini high school reunion, but that's a whoooole other story….). When I went to the patio to say hi to people there was music blaring in the background, and I was talking to my Uncle M (who is not really my uncle, but again, that's another story…I really do have too many, its overwhelming, lol), so as I was standing there the song changed…and can you guess what came on?! YES, it was Saturday Night!!! and I actually stopped my Uncle M halfway through the sentence to say “OMG!, I was JUST singing this song as I made cookies!” (To which he replied with, “Making cookies?!” and said to my sister “Are you sure this is your older sister?”, but little does he know I have always baked a lot since I was about 10 years, so its not really anything all that new). Anyways, long story short, I just couldn’t get over how big of a coincidence it was because really what are the chances of hearing that song?! Its so old, and random! So yea, just had to share that one!

2. I went to my first Mommy playdate thing! I actually found this really cool website through someone who was on Twitter, and I decided to check it out more. At first I was thinking it would be a baby store, or something of that nature.. but it actually turned out to be a great community of moms who get together from the same area and just do cool things together. Its called Momstown, and I think it saved my life sanity! There is a two week trial, and then you have to pay $45 for the year (at first I wondered why, but then I realized it will be worth the cost to be able to get out every week and do something with other Moms and their babes), so I chose to do this one event called Baby Babble. It was just hosted at someones house, and at first I thought that would be awkward, but it wasn’t whatsoever. When I first rang the doorbell I’m pretty sure the lady who was hosting had a bit of a heart-attack because I do look like I am about 12, (I’m actually 23, btw) and she probably was wondering a lot of things (as well as the other moms!) . But that all soon faded, either once I talked about how I was 4th year at University or once they realized that we all had tons in common. There was one other Mom there who was only 25, so we had a similar vibe going on…its just that I was the only one with no ring on my finger so I know people at first were like “hmmm”. But all judging aside, it was fun, and I’m going out this Thursday (and bringing one of my personal mommy friends along) to a Mommy Meet-N-Greet, so we will see how that goes! But I’m definitely going to be going to Baby Babble on a regular basis!!

Baby Babble Momstown Mamas

I am the second one in, the pale dark haired one. When I saw this picture posted on their website, I actually laughed out loud, and then realized why people tend to think I am about 12 or 13 years old, because I TOTALLY look it sitting next to some 30-something year old women. but to be honest, that's NOT how I picture myself at all! plus that day i slacked on the make-up/everything so maybe that made a difference…and please don’t point out my horrible need to tan my legs! the one disappointment is that although we all had being a Mom in common, we didn't really have much else to talk about. I was one of only 2 (maybe 3 who Breastfed) and the only cloth diaper user, and most definitely the only co-sleeper. To be honest, I didn’t even bring up the co-sleeping thing while we were chatting because I know sooooo many people really frown upon it. So, to solve this problemo, I have tracked down another Mommy group, but I am a little scared to go to this one. They meet every Friday at a local park, and it is run by a local Homeopathic Doctor, named Piper. Funny thing is, when I was pregnent and approaching my due date, my mid-wife gave me her number so I could schedule a natural induction if need be. I never called, but I found it funny that I would cross paths with her name in a totally different scenerio not even 6 months later. (yet another strange coincidence that I just kin of realized now) So anyways, this group is called Red Tent, and the description on her website says that they just gather with babies in arms to talk about things like vaccinations, co-sleeping, baby wearing, breastfeeding…OMG! all of the above are things I do, so I definitely need to go to this. HOWEVER, I am a little scared/hesitant to go, because before I found the website of Piper’s I actually found out about the group through A facebook creeping. (LOL) she noticed a pictured tagged of a friend of hers who was local, and in the picture women were sitting around with babies, breastfeeding, etc. and she thought of me instantly and passed the info along so that I could try and track down this wonderful group of women. So I sent Piper a message on FB asking her more about it, and she has yet to answer me…..AWKWARD….I know that its probably just because she isn’t an active FB user, but its also making me feel weird because I don't want to show up her knowing I sent this message and whatnot….(sidebar: WHY DO I CARE SO MUCH WHAT PEOPLE THINK?! I really need to say F*&$ IT! and just start doing what makes me feel good, even if its uncomfy at first. (like Baby Babble! in the car on the way there I was driving telling myself “You need to do this for YOU Rebecca, all for YOU..” and I did ) So anyhoo, they meet every Friday and I’m hoping to head out this Friday or next to see what its all about! and hopefully meet at least ONE other co-sleeping Mama who I can talk to about everything and anything. Its really hard not knowing anyone who does what I do, because when I try to talk to them about stuff or explain how I do thinks, they wither don’t understand or give me a hard time about it. Especially my Grandma and Mom, they seem to be the WORSSSTTTT…telling me all about how I will regret it and whatever…but again, that's a whole other story.

3. Went to the beach on this past Saturday. Took the little babe out for the first time. It was actually pretty fun, although it was obviously packed because we went to a camping ground beach so there were a lot of people who come sit there for the day from their camp site.

Mommy, Daddy, and N at the Beach

Here is a beeaaaauuutiful picture of my lovely little fam jam! We went with 3 friends of ours, 2 of G, and my friend A, who is my tag-along/best friend for life if you haven’t gathered that by now. We had a generally good day, a little intense experiencing something like that with the baby for the first time. Usually she is in a wrap or in a stroller so it was different having her out and about in the water and what not. We started on the sand, but then after taking a short walk to the washroom and finding a great shaded grassy area, we were quick to move everything there, and we didn’t even swim again…(I was cold to be honest!) We just relaxed, went for short strolls and hung out in the sun/shade and chatted. It was great. but being on the camp site made me want to go camping sooooooo badddddd, but I’m not sure if we will have time this summer because of some unfortunate circumstances (G’s work, which I will get to in a bit) but I am trying to arrange something so that will work..hopefully….

Nin the Sun

Here is the beautiful babe herself laying in the sun, catching some (semi) rays. She really likes to be out, and for some reason loves to look at trees, grass, and anything nature related (she really is her Mommys girl!) I sat with her in the water for a couple of minutes, but it wasn’t as fun for her as the bath (probably because its not as warm!) and when a wave came crashing in at us, she definitely started to cry. Hopefully she will get over it and next time she can splash around some more. I was kind of worried about the whole breastfeeding situation at the beach, because I figured being on a camp ground and whatnot there probably wouldn’t be a luxurious nursing room like they have at malls, and I definitely wasn’t going to sit in the hot truck! When we found the shaded area I was relieved because there wasn’t nearly as many people around us and most that were, were actually families and not young people who would be offended/awkward. Surprisingly, a bathing suit top is better than a nursing top so it was convenient. When I had to feed, there was a mother and baby who were in front of us, so I knew she wouldn’t mind. She was probably relieved to see me feeding N, because at first I can only assume that she was probably cursing the fact that a crew of “young-in's” had come ’round right when she needed to feed. Her babe was crying and fussing and she turned around saw me nursing, and immediately started to nurse her son. It made me happy for some weird breastfeeding reason, lol

4. Went to the Toronto Zoo. Being it so close to where we live, its always nice to make sure we get down to the Zoo at least once a year, and now with N, I want to try to go as much as possible. I am even considering getting a seasons pass because it is so awesome. This time, A had free passes for all of us to use because she gets them through work for some marketing stuff she does for them. So G, N and I, along with A an her bf B packed up in the truck and went! We were actually there for 4 hours this year! Last year we only made it for 2, but I had just found out I was pregnant and was experiencing morning sickness for the first time (of what would last 7 months….) I think we were there for so long because NO ANIMALS WERE OUT! Well okay, correction, there were SOME animals out. But it seemed as though there were SO many that were missing, or that weren’t visible. In the exhibits the signs would read “Animal away due to weather conditions” or something like that, and you could hear people all over muttering about how they wanted to get their money back. I on the other hand, was all like “I’m writing a letter!!” because I’m stuck in the 90′s and forgot I could just BLOG about it! We did get to see some animals, and as allllways I snapped a tonne of pictures….these are just a few!

Giraffe

Ostrich

Sleeping Rhinos

Dead? We all thought it was at first….but its alive animal lovers!

We stopped for some lunch at a Pizza Pizza that was in the park (ALWAYS A REALLY EXPENSIVE BAD IDEA!!!). Instead of getting a combo with a slice of pizza each at $7, we opted for the $30 family meal instead. Holy crap. Considering you can get the same things outside of the Zoo for about half the price. While G and B went and got food, A and I went to the nursing room (yes! they have one there!) so that I could feed/change N. On the way up we saw two Mama Peacocks and their babes. It was SOOO cute, they were all waddling around and they looked like little ducks!

Mama Peacocks and Babes

Then we walked around to the nursing room, and suddenly I was transported back in time to a 1980′s tacky cottage? with Change tables lining the walls….a sliding door to go through, and not to mention completely surrounded by windows (although up on a hill, so it wasn’t thatt bad, the window part at least). I was actually so taken aback I instantly tweeted a picture…

"Nursing Station" at the Toronto Zoo

I mean, I will give them credit for trying, but the curtains make it more awkward…lol. There were also high chairs and a microwave and such, so it was a feeding room in general. When we were done, we headed back down to the boys and started to chow down. I started to hear some squawks and assumed that seagulls had managed to find their way into the covered patio to try and steal everyone's food. Much to my surprise it was actually a peacock who was begging! (the guy that worked there said they love fries, but they were eating anything that came their way!)

Peacock eating lunch with us! So close!

When we were done, we spent the rest of our hike “trying” to find animals….which you really should have to do when you are at the zoo. Especially one of the best ones in Canada….just sayin’.

Ashlee and I....both looking pretty rough!

I don't even know what to say about this....but karate anyone?

Camel, who almost spit at us, btw...

N at the end of the trip. Happy and tired.

and that was our first trip to the zoo!!

5. G and Work. ( I think this might be the last thing, so hang on through these last paragraphs..you have been so patient through the last 2753 words. haha) On Thursday I went to Costco with my Grandma, and G called me on his way home from work and told me some good/bad news. He is going to be going to work in London for one month. He will have to stay in a hotel during the week and only will be able to make it back on the weekends. I started to cry when he first told me (I don’t even know if I told him that…). So that's the bad news. The Good news, is that he will be working 10-16 hour days, which means 2-8 hours of overtime, which is really a LOT of good money. So it will be worth it, I’m just not sure how I will survive. I know I have a tonne of help if I need it, but I’m not at the stage where I am ready to give up N to others to watch her for longer than at least 20 minutes. she is good with G sometimes for up to an hour, but I don’t know that she really knows anyone else enough to be left with them. Also, the breastfeeding part doesn’t really help, and I know, I could pump, but I really don’t want to unless I really have too. I only have a hand pump and its not that fun, and I always feel like the milk goes to waste anyways… So, I guess, I’m just going to have to keep myself occupied. My sisters both said that they would come by to have sleepovers, and help out some nights. I’m not sure what I will do with the other nights, but I’m sure it won’t end up being that bad.

*sigh*

Well, that's all I got in me, 3050 words later…..hopefully I can try to stay regular (with blogging….just to clarify..lol) so that this buildup doesn’t happen again! (no pun intended!!! lol)

Until Next time,

R Xoxo