Before and after baby

While having lunch with a couple of good friends, we were deliberating on how some ladies can still maintain their before-baby/marriage lifestyles. Going for concerts, going shopping with the girls, clubbing with the single friends, trips with the gals....etc......

So, hubby and I started pondering on whether our lives changed after a baby....

• No late nights now with a toddler....but we never did go out late at night before that, so, no major change there
• Shopping.....we still go shopping as per usual....but the shopping list has doubled with toys/clothes/pampers/nice-to-haves for Rachel....
• Concerts? Hubby and I have not attended any concerts together. My last concert was during varsity days.....so, not much missed there...
• Clubbing? After varsity days, clubbing sessions were near to nil for me... so, having a baby did not stop my clubbing days!
• Cinema? Unless it's a really good movie, hubby and I tend not to enjoy sitting in the cinema too long....so, no big miss there!
• Wine and dine? hahahahahaha... Dining out (even if it's not a fast-food joint) has always been a fast-moving event for us even before Rachel.... the only difference now is....gotta ensure Rachel is occupied during our mealtimes, and a few additional items to bring along with us for Rachel

......And the list went on.....

We came to a conclusion that Rachel's arrival did not hamper our lives much. The only difference is, I can't take a nap as and when I would like to and now, I have got to wake up in the middle of the night when required....

Obviously, we would not trade what we have for what we had before, as now....there's more laughter, kisses, hugs and love than before......