It's Not Fair

Look at him. Its so not fair. He looks so peaceful and relaxed. I want that. I heard a comedian once say that life is backwards. We should go through the stress & responsibilities of life first, then finish life as a child - without a care in the world. That way we can thoroughly enjoy childhood and appreciate it too. Only one problem with that... now that I'm a mom, I don't want a baby going back in. Ouch.

Nathan & I had a wonderful day at home together today. It was nice to stay home and not worry about work or anything else for the first time in almost two weeks. There's plenty to do at work, but I'm getting better at leaving it there and not feeling like I have to get it all done. Nathan is priority now, and today has been nice. We didn't do a whole lot, but played and stare at each other. And tried to get in some smiles. He's getting so big and strong, its amazing how fast time has gone! I cleaned out his nursery today and put a bunch of clothes into storage that no longer fit. That was hard! He's outgrown stuff - already!!! I wanted to cry - but I was a big girl :)

In the evening, Jacob & I went on our first "date" since Nathan was born. We got a babysitter and went out to see the "Fireproof" movie at a special early screening for church staff in the area. It was weird to go out without him, but not too bad. Being on church staff has forced me not to be an overprotective mom who can't let him out of my sight. Someone else is always holding him. Sunday afternoon at the church picnic, I just watched as he was passed down the row of people next to the pool. He was as content as could be. So leaving him was weird, but not too hard. It was weirder that think that now I'm a parent who has to get a sitter before going out to the movies. I feel old and strangely mature.

The movie was good - in typical Kurt Cameron style. Although the acting is getting better. It was a really good movie though, and portrayed an honest look into marriage. Its not a movie to take your kids to, but get a baby sitter and go out as a couple. And it is blantantly Christian. There is absolutely no way someone could see the movie and not know who Jesus is. It'll be interesting to see what response it gets from the general public. I encourage you to go see it on opening weekend to support the film (evidently opening weekend is the only weekend that counts when it comes to movies doing well or not). Take a few other couples - or invite a non-Christian friend, if you can. Plan to go out to dinner afterwards to talk as couples or with your spouse alone. We sat in the theater, were the last to leave and talked all the way home. Hopefully the conversations will continue even though we are home with a little 12 lb distraction again ;-)

This weekend Gramma & Grandpa Taylor come into town. And Saturday is Jacob's 29th birthday. He's almost 30... wow. Getting old! I guess I shouldn't say any more since he's almost 6 months younger than me... Well, have a great labor day weekend and enjoy some more pictures of what us adults can no longer have - complete & utter relaxation :) Yikes... I just called myself an adult...