Occasionally, I look at my life (where it is now and where it was when we had Nealie) and I feel a rush of mixed emotions. When Nealie came into our lives a little over 2 1/2 years ago, I had a cat and I was a stay-at-home mom. Most of my friends also had babies and I went on a daily walk and yoga and playdates and... So, yeah, I was active in the Mommy world. Sadly, I feel very distant from that. I am 1 1/2 semesters away from being done with my Bachelor's Degree -- I graduate THIS December! My best friend moved to Longmont last year so I see her now maybe once a month rather than the once a week we enjoyed when she lived here. Many of my mommy friends are still stay at home moms and spend their weekends with their families, which I totally understand, but that's the only time I have Nealie and I'm not at school. It just gets frustrating.
All this is not to say that I do not enjoy my life now. We bought this great duplex with my aunt this last summer and we have been happily living here since August. We now have not one, not two, but THREE dogs (well, our new puppy will be coming home next month), Curtis and I are very happy, and Nealie is AMAZING. And I still have really wonderful friends in my life.
It's just interesting how life changes. I used to have playdates a few times a week, and now I frequent the dog park that often. I used to go to yoga two or three times a week and now that time is eaten by the 18 credits I'm taking this semester. And it's not bad, it's Just LIFE.
My little girl got a grown up haircut today. She says things to me like, "Actually, Mom, I am making dinner for us in my kitchen," and "After school, do I get to bring home my goodie bag?" She reads ME books, she's working on potty training, she dances, she is SO full of attitude...
A little bit of nostalgia in here mixed with a lot of happiness. I am grateful for where we are today. I love Nealie. I love having an ONLY child. I love having a housefull of dogs. I love my husband. I love my life.
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Our lives are all changing I think. Glad you're loving yours!
Where is there a dog park around here? :( I've been looking all over for one for my new puppy.
P.S. This is Mara, just so you know.
I like Bear Creek. It's off of Cimarron on 21st street. I wasn't impressed by Palmer Park -- it was basically a large fenced yard, but I guess it depends on the size of the dog. I don't know how old your puppy is, but vets recommend not bringing your puppy to the dog park until they have had all of their shots (between 4 and 6 months old). Hope that helped and maybe we can go together sometime!
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