
Over the weekend I learnt a little lesson. Don't drink and parent. Or actually, don't drink and parent the next day.
I didn't put Lacey in the oven instead of the bed, or anything different from the norm. She probably thought it was quite a treat. We spent the day snuggled on the couch watching Iggle Piggle over, and over again whilst sucking ice blocks.
Recovering from the night before is very different being a parent. There's no staying in bed for as long as you like, or feeling sorry for yourself when you have someone else more important to take care of.
I also learnt that when your body isn't used to a night out, it takes much longer to recover. I haven't been out in around 3 years, and I fear it may take that long to feel back to normal. Or at least 3 days, perhaps.
The Hen's night was a great night. We danced, ate, drank, laughed and had fun. It was a really good time. My first return back into nightlife since birthing Lacey was successful. I made it.

Here's a drunk self portrait from the night. I was trying to smile with my eyes {if you watch Next Top Model you'll know what that looks like}.
Now I have the wedding to look forward to. It's going to be a beautiful {non-alcoholic} day. xx
How did you spend your weekend my friend?
You look just a bit blurry...
ReplyDeletePerhaps you've been drinking {again} Jack? :P
ReplyDeletesimilarly to you in fact.
ReplyDelete1st time drinking since i weaned tommy.
1st time in heels for a very long time.
1st time to drink too many cocktails at a gorgeous wedding and then proceed to consume too many champagnes.
I possibly had two hours sleep Saturday night, so yesterday was a right off!
FUN though!!!
:)
Yes, partying AND parenting is a tough gig the next morning!! But it sounds like a good day of recovery, and it's wonderful to hear you had such a wonderful time. xoxo
ReplyDeleteWe had a lovely weekend, with a Halloween Party and preschool party to attend, but still plenty of relaxing. Perfect!
BWahaha. I think it was much easier going back to work with a hangover than it is with kids! Looks like you had a fab time - foxy lady!!
ReplyDeleteI had a hen's night on friday, I actually wasn't too bad on saturday! I even managed to be slightly productive. But then we also went out on saturday night, I didn't drink much but went to bed at 2.30am. Very tired today, it's going to be a looong week.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful photo of you and Lacey - you both look so happy!
ReplyDeleteHearing you loud and clear on that one Telle... I had the same problem yesterday. Thank God for Play School is all I can say!
ReplyDeleteOh jesus. That sounds horrendous. I was quite hungover on Saturday and spent all day watching Sex and the City and running to the bathroom. I cannot comprehend adding a child to the equation. Hope you feel better! x
ReplyDeletei hear ya sweetie!!
ReplyDeletewe went to a wedding on sat and didn't get to bed til 4am after many many many champers....
oh dear then i had to get up and look after my 18month twins....
hmmmmmmm not good, but all good today xxx
I couldn't imagine being hung over and having to look after little miss zoe - it would definitely be a very bad idea!
ReplyDeleteWe watched horror movies on Halloween, then had friends over for pizza on Sunday night after a day of mad baking. Was a good weekend :)
You look gorgeous...I am can SO tell you are smiling with your eyes. You go girl. And I am with you on the recovery part...geesh. It is A LOT harder now. With child.
ReplyDeleteThanks guys.
ReplyDeleteI thought I might get a few lashings today from readers for being a bad parent, but it seems I'm not alone.
I am finally feeling better this morning! That took far too long to recover. What a waste of a couple of days!