My
First Birthday as a Mom
October 20, 2016
Today was my first birthday as a mom, you wouldn’t
think that’s anything too special but to me it is. For years I celebrated my
birthday with family and friends and it usually involved a dinner, gifts and
drinks. We somehow always found our way to a pub or bar, but not this year.
This year was a year that I spent out for dinner with my new family. We decided
to go out for dinner with the little guys to BP’s, we were prepared and even
brought their bumbo chairs.
As much as I would like to say that I enjoyed a drink,
I passed as I was still breastfeeding and just didn’t feel comfortable having a
drink as I knew there would be plenty of other times for me to have a drink or
two. I did end up having a virgin drink and enjoyed my meal and feeding my
little ones off my plate. Why is it that only mommy’s food tastes the best?
That’s ok, I don’t mind sharing and giving them different experiences along the
way.
To me this birthday celebration was a lot different
than birthdays past, but I have to say I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the
world. The joy I felt being in the restaurant and having people watch us.
Possibly admiring my family, my family…something I didn’t know that I was going
to be able to say. I know I sound like I am beaming with pride and to be honest
I am, it’s just such a surreal feeling.
I think I’ve celebrated my birthday enough times for me
to be able to sit back and appreciate my new tradition of celebrating
birthdays. I don’t know what next year will bring but if it’s anything like
this, I can’t wait to celebrate them.
