Everyone that knows me knows, I am an extreme introvert. I am not a social butterfly and feel like I am socially awkward at times! Madison has a wonderful personality and I feel like either she will have a mix of Aaron and I's personality or be total full on Aaron. Aaron is someone who could run for office and be amazing at it. He talks to everyone and knows everyone and it's one of the qualities I love about him!
Lately, I have been feeling like it would be a total injustice to hold Madison back because of my shyness. So I've taken steps (literally). We've gone to open gym at EC Cats and let me tell ya, she loves it! She only crawls at this point, but even if she didn't, I'd probably still take her because she LOVES watching the other kids play. I mean, she could watch them all day and smile or giggle as they run by! She loves the mats and the big mirrors there too! Towards the end she finally warms up enough to crawl across the gym or climb a padded wedge! I love letting her experience things and it gives us an opportunity to get out of the house and do something she loves!
We have also started recently walking with a group of moms on the Greenway. I was very nervous about this because you kinda have to talk while walking because it is even more awkward to stay silent haha! I will tell you that from the beginning, these ladies have made me feel like I have known them for a while! They are a diverse group of ladies and it is comforting to know how accepting they are and how well we all get along!
The first time I walked with these ladies, I was totally unprepared in every single way. I thought this was a leisurely walk to entertain our kiddos and chat. I thought it was going to be around the park andaube be like 30 minutes. I thought for sure I wasn't going to get sweaty! I was wrong on every front lol. I arrive and put Madison in her stroller. I didn't bring the diaper bag, but instead left it in the car. I forgot to bring her hat that fits, so I had a spare one in the car that was slightly bigger and put that on her. It stayed on about half of the time. Her other hat, the one that fits and I thank Grammy every day for gifting it, seems like it was made for her head, we put it on and she doesn't even try to pull it off or bother her. It's like she is one with the hat. This hat on the other hand is a menace. It's big enough that it obstructs her view sometimes and it's loose, so she tries to constantly pull it off. I also didn't put sunscreen on her or me thinking surely we'd only be out here for 30 minutes! Thankfully the Greenway is shaded for the most part! I also wore a stylish shirt, shorts and Croc sandals. What was I thinking..... I only managed to get two small blisters that healed the next day.
We walked 5 miles and a total of two hours.
Granted, I enjoyed every minute of it, but boy... It wasn't what I was expecting lol. The next time I came full on prepared and it was a great walk! I absolutely am having a blast and I know Madison is too! Being outdoors, having great conversation, letting Madison enjoy the sights and sounds, and getting a good workout too are so worth coming out of my shell a little for! I am so thankful for other Moms who are willing to meet new people!
I know there will be many more opportunities to get out and about with my sweet girl, especially when she is able to walk and run. I never expected to enjoy this part of parenting so much and am excited for all the new adventures that we take together and as a family!
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