My First

I haven't been writing much because there really isn't much to report about Lily. So, I guess I'll use this space as a mini-diary, too.

Last Wednesday, James took me on a surprise b-day date. We nibbled on tapas at N in Soho and then saw La Vie, at the South Street Seaport. It's a cabaret filled with lots of incredible acrobatics. It was AMAZING. I absolutely loved it. I continue to be surprised at how well James knows me and what I truly love, but I really shouldn't, should I? I mean, we've been best friends for nearly 9 years. But I was still touched at how thoughtful this present was.

Thursday, I had my gestational diabetes test. This is a type of diabetes that women can develop during pregnancy. It happens between 2-7% of expectant mothers. There aren't really any symptoms that aren't considered normal during pregnancy (i.e. thirsty, hungry, tired, frequent urination) so that's why they test the glucose in your blood between 24-28 weeks. I'll call on Wednesday to find out the results.

Friday, we rented a car and headed on up to the Catskills to stay with Tom, Kate (not from Hollywood) and their 2 adorable girls. Parenting 101. James learned how to change a diaper full of shit. (Good boy.) And we both learned how challenging it can be to have 2 small children close in age. Especially when one is approaching 2 years old, has her molars growing in, and may be a bit surprised at a new baby that just appeared in her life a few months ago. All in all, it was a lot of fun. I give Tom and Kate a lot of credit for how much patience they have. (All parents, really.) The weather was beautiful and I decided to ring in my 32nd birthday with a glass of red. It was DEEEEEELIIIIISH. I haven't had a drink since March 19th and I thoroughly enjoyed this one, as you can imagine.

I'll take a pic of my belly and post it soon.