At my New Moms' Group meeting last week, we were discussing the indulgences for which we no longer have time. People mentioned going out drinking, going to shows, exercising, and so on. But several women said they missed having their nails done, which surprised me. I've had exactly two manicures in my life: once for my sister's wedding, and once for my own wedding -- when I also got a pedicure that gave me a disgusting skin infection on my leg.
So if finding time to take care of my hands isn't a problem, then what do I lack time for? That's an awfully predictable question, and the answers are easy to imagine. I prefer to point out that there are a number of things that I have time for. In fact, having an infant has actually given me more time to do some things! However, all of them involve my sitting here in this chair, typing with one hand. What with Isaac's nursing and napping, every day I have hours and hours to kill -- because he spends most of his naps snuggled up in one of my arms, sharing my lap with my computer. So I have time on one hand, I guess.
Just wait until Isaac learns to nap in his crib. Then maybe I'll get a manicure to celebrate.
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