A baby fiesta- November 16, 2010
This weekend we needed to get out of the house. We have LOVED all the home cooked meals and cooking our own meals, but this night called for a restaurant. But, our baby was just 1 1/2 weeks old. We racked our brains for the best place in Raleigh to take her for the first time. No place too nice, too expensive, too crowded, or too slow. No fast food either.
Then it hit us like a kid hitting a pinata. Ole! A nearby Mexican place would be good. It’s always fast and we had a coupon. So, we wrapped up our little one like a burrito in the car seat and ventured out into the real world.
We hadn’t eaten there since I was on my manic labor inducing streak. Charlotte enjoyed a siesta as we downed chips and quesadillas.
The spicy salsa was no sweat for Charlotte.
Mmmm! Margarita!
She likes a good paci after a drink.
We did it! It was so much easier than we thought. We took her to a restaurant and she did great. The best advice we’ve gotten is “The baby fits into your life. You don’t fit into the baby’s life.” This weekend we’re making our first overnight trip with family with our little two-weeker. Look out world! Here we come!
Disclaimer: We in no way gave our baby alcohol. I’m sure ya’ll know that, but I just wanted to get that out there.
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Hooray! This is a GREAT age to bring her places, since she'll probably sleep anywhere and she's not climbing all over things. Take advantage of it.
the only alcohol i have wanted this pregnancy is a margarita. i am so jealous. glad it went well!
A Mexican restaurant was the first outing we did as a family of three as well. And yes, fit the baby into your life now, you will be glad you did. Our friends are still amazed that we can take our toddler to the places we do.