Last night felt so good. It was my first time away from the kids in two months. (because the hour away to grocery shop doesn't count).
When my pump stopped working and I decided that instead of investing more money on a new one or to replace parts, that Kyle would simply drink formula when I was away, my mom made a comment that 'I gave up fast' this time around. The stigma around formula vs. nursing drives me nuts. I chose breastfeeding because it's cheap and very gratifying (once I got over the tough part). And the other, most important reason I do it is because I can. Not every woman is that lucky. But the thing I really don't like about nursing is that it can easily become a prison sentence.
This way, I feel like Kyle, Rhys and myself are getting the best of both worlds. Feedings are no longer going to hold me back from celebrating a friend's birthday or getting my hair cut. And Kyle's Dad and Grandparents can get the joy of feeding him. And Rhys can have more of my time, instead of it being used to pump milk (that Kyle gets 99% of the time anyway).
So...back to how good last night felt. I drank 3 HUGE virgin strawberry/pomegranate margaritas. I got to chow down on delicious homemade appetizers. I laughed with some of my dearest friends, and talked about things other than sleep patterns and child rearing. All while learning how to make my eyes look dramatic and sexy! God, it was heaven. I know it was T's birthday, but it was also a wonderful gift to myself to be there (thanks Warren!).
Before:
After:
The Ladies!
Our eyes really pop, from far away!
And guess what? You can book your very own 'Smokey Eye' make-up party with Kara! Here is her website: Blink Make-up Artistry
3 comments:
Hubba hubba. The end. ;)
Okay, now I wish I was there even more. Do-over??? (PS: Love your comments on feeding your son.)
You looked the best of all of us I think. I want to dig into that gold stuff next time!!
(p.s. so proud that you came out afterward too, even though it was much later than expected)
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