...Of A Normal Life!
That is what I am calling these last two months before this...
Turns into this...
And Ultimately This...
I have been told, and rightfully assumed, that life will NEVER be the same again after this little boy comes. I know it will all change for the better, but it will change nonetheless. So I am seeking the advice of those that have gone through it before. If there is only one thing that David and I are to do before Tucker comes, what would you suggest it to be? I've got the sleeping thing down pat, so I am seeking advice on things that David and should do as a couple. Leave me a comment and let me know. I am really curious what everyone suggests. Thanks! :)
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Here are a few suggestions:
Go to a movie-it will be months before you will trust anyone with Tucker for longer than 5 minutes!
Go to dinner-That solid food marker comes too soon and then you will never enjoy a whole meal without adorable little fingers reaching up on your plate to eat your food because they don't want their own!
Enjoy the temple without rushing-It seems like now we rush in and out to make it home in time for the sitter...etc. Enjoy the time you have now to sit and ponder in the celestial room without worrying about getting home for bedtime!
I hope this doesn't sound like I don't love the rushing, the staying home on Friday nights, and his little fingers in my cereal...I wouldn't trade it for anything!
I would have to say just get up and go to Walmart or something at midnight just for fun. Chris and I always say we miss being able to just get up and go somewhere whenever we want. Once Tucker comes, life will revolve around his feeding, napping, crying and eventually bedtime. So, if you want to go for a late night Taco Bell run, now is the time (and since you are preggers, it doesn't count...does it?)
dare I say it? "Enjoy" each other and take as long as you can! Especially for the first while after baby comes, trust me, every time you get close, someone will start to cry. Go away, over night, to a hotel even...why not, you don't have anyone depending on you yet!
I would say take a vacation to anywhere, it doesn't matter where, just get out one more time because you don't have to get a babysitter or pack a million things with you yet. The other thing is go out on a date twice a week right now because it will be a long time before you two will be able to go on a date alone for a really long time!
The last thing I would do is hang with your friends a ton because they are the first things to get left in the dust after Tucker comes out.
Good luck with getting in a bunch of you time before it's all about someone else for the rest of your life! :)
Everyone's ideas are so great. I agree with all of them. The one thing I am really missing right now is being able to go to the movies. I think you should do that before Tucker comes, somebody should be enjoying all the good movies coming out right now. But hey, if you don't want to go, you can always babysit for us so we can go. ;)
Jenn,
It was fun to read the comments people left about this - I agree with what everyone else said!
I know you said you've got the sleep thing down, but I would still say SLEEP! I am saying that because I feel soooo sleep deprived right now -
I would also say go shopping, go on vacation, go to a movie, take a class, enjoy sitting through Sacrament Meeting, go out to lunch, etc.
oh - and my email is ratanner@msn.com - then we can swap addresses!
Seriously, everyone's suggestions are the same as mine. Do WHATEVER you want WHENEVER you want because spur of the moment things will never happen again. Also, yes, "enjoy" eachother because that will not be the same either. Love your uterus.
Amen! Especially to the temple suggestion. It is not very often that Anton and I get to go to the temple anymore, so go and enjoy it!!
Yes, yes, yes, and more yes!! Do all that! I regret not taking more vacations! Movies...eh, doesn't bug me, when he is first born you can take him with you, he'll probably sleep the whole time, or you can whip out a .......milk bottle (boob) Spur of the moment shopping is a good one! That won't happen as much! But if you can...take a lil trip...even if it's a couple hours up the coast, just do it!!!! Trust me!
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