Silence Makes Me Oh So Happy

I am quite hesitant to admit that since Vien has been born, A. and I have had no romantic dates whatsoever. We haven’t gone out on a proper date, complete with date attire and date budget (we try not to splurge too much on ourselves so we can save money for vaccines etc). Weekend gateaways are also not part of our monthly iteneraries, although there were few instances that we were able to go to some other parts of the Philippines other than Paranaque, like that one in San Pablo, Laguna, Enchanted Kingdom (I consider it an out-of-town trip already hehe), courtesy of A’s older brother. We also enjoyed a couple of family gatherings, especially the one held in a private pool somewhere in Farview (err Fairview) QC. Other than that, we just stay home. This is  now my life, so typical.

Don’t get me wrong. I do love to go out with A. and just have a romantic dinner for two after watching a good movie like we used to do. I have been missing quite a few dates with some good old friends. I miss going to the beach, travel far, and feel the county-ish air off my face. I love to do again what I used to love doing. But as long as Vien isn’t ready to poop on a toilet bowl, eat the serve-yourself way, and drink milk on a cup, A. and I are enjoying the following home-based activities (while our little guy is snoozing):

(a) watching movies on dvds (even those that are not yet shown here, pinapatos na din namin :p)

(b) having tv series marathon: 24, heroes, prison break (right now, we’re running out of series to watch; any suggestions?)

(c) walking Vien around the neighborhood (and making friends with co-parents)

(d) going to the grocery stores

(e) arguing, laughing, pillow fighting, and then silence (you know what I mean, right? :p)

So far, our routines are making us both quite happy. I make milk (still breastfeeding), he makes our food. I bathe Vien, he prepares his bed. At beditme, I rock Vien till he goes to sleep, he watches us until he falls asleep (or vice versa). And then the silence. ZZZZZZ. (The only time the house is noise-free is when all of us are sleeping. That’s what I meant with “silence” :p)