It's been more than a month since my new frame arrived, but still, it's not a complete bike. In true foiled-at-every-turn fashion, the centerlock adapters we ordered- the replacements since who knew that XX demanded special ones-- came as one XX-compatible, one of the same ones we sent back. So, I'm now one rotor and one saddle short of a bike. (The saddle I want still hasn't been in stock.) This is without a doubt my slowest build ever.
Elliot has a cold. Which means I have no sleep. Last night the only way I could get him back to sleep at 3am was in my arms in my bed, so naturally I woke up at 7am today with a baby in my arms and a fantastic cramp in my arm and neck. yaaaaaaaaay. monday. In other Elliot-related news: sweet potato and banana, likes. Green beans and brown rice, does not like.
Now that the crits are over I have a little more time to take care of the rest of life, which is nice. I discovered this pretty cool half marathon (only $15!) that's in Milwaukee the day before my grandma's birthday, so I think I'll do that. What with it having no hills, I should be able to shave more off my time, particularly if the weather is decent. I was hoping by now it would be warm enough to run weeknights with E in the stroller, but we're not quite there yet. Soon though I can hopefully start running more of a pre-baby mileage.
It's amazing how six months into parenting some of the changes are just starting to seem real. I'm finding that we're getting fewer invites to the usual social stuff. I don't know whether it's because people don't want us bringing E along or if it's because they just assume we can't make it, but it's making my world get considerably smaller. I really need to start meeting other mothers so that we have some baby-friendly stuff we can do. At this point my social life is the hour between Elliot's bedtime and ours where Ben and I share a beer and muster enough energy to stay up and watch a little TV. I love that hour- just as I love the time with E. But I think we're ready to branch out a little.
Ridden and Reviewed Kona Libre CR
8 months ago
2 replies:
When I reed facebook in the morning I find humor in finding out what my friends were up to in the middle of the night.
I dont think its always other people not inviting. We do plenty of hiding at home because its just so much work to go out.
Just got to embrace life. After all what more do you need than a baby named E!
julie, my friends who have gone off and had babies on me, totally ditched me as a friend. i can remember two friendships in particular that made it so we had nothing in common anymore. remember to stick with the friends you have always had - make sure there is still a common denominator in your life. with you and me, obviously, friends for life! homegrrrl. xo.
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