Girl's Night Out, etc...

Daddy is out of town this weekend visiting with Ethan. Last night we went to a 'Derby Party' at my friend Samir's house. It started at 5:00 so I figured you should do alright. Our friend Sarah came with us. As usual you were the hit of the party. There was one girl who was particularly enamored with you. She had a few teenage step children but none of her own. I eventually told her how you came to us and suggested that she not wait too long if she wanted to have a child of her own. (she was in her mid 30's) I think I feel a need to 'help' women in their 30's who are thinking about having children. I just want them to know that if they are interested they shouldn't wait. I wish people could just know what the possible journeys are they might take so they can choose when they want to begin.

I love just hanging out with you and getting to know your personality. You are always learning and growing. One thing stays the same and that is you are extremely curious. You like to watch people and things. You can be totally content walking through the mall and observing. A few weekends ago we were walking through the Millennium Mall and you were just giggling and having a great time strolling around.

I find our days are more enjoyable when we have plans. Even if it is going to the YMCA for a class or going to a store to buy or return something. If we have a few things to do in one day it breaks things up nicely.

Tomorrow we have a meeting with the director at the JCC. She is going to tell us about all the programs for babies and toddlers. They are pretty booked up right now but I want you to be able to go a few hours a week and be around other babies your age. Also, I think it will be good for us to spend a few hours away from each other. I know it will be difficult at first (at least for me :)), but I know it will be a good thing. Right now the only time that happens is for 45 minutes or an hour at the Y. You generally have good time doing that...sometimes you nap. There has only been one time when they had to come get me because you weren't happy.