Things you don't realize you miss out on

When we lived in Portland we were always fairly active with our social circle. I was always big on not giving up that side of our lives just because we were parents. But then, we moved out to suburbia. Which we LOVE. We wouldn't live anywhere else with young kids. But at the same time, our social circle dropped off. We never see anybody and thats fine with us, we miss our old friends but it was not worth living in a big city with our kiddos. 

For the first time last night, we left the boys with a non family baby sitter. Granted it was our neighbor and she's awesome. We went out on the town for a friends birthday party. We had SO much fun. Things I took for granted before having kids: Hoop earrings, heels, a bra that lifts and separates (Non-nursing bra)  I thoroughly enjoyed wearing high heels last night, drank alcohol with out worry (thank you husband for DDing)  I never realized that I do miss going out and being able to just let loose. I haven't been able to do that for the last 3 1/2 years 

I missed my boys and was happy to snuggle with them this morning. But I am enjoying finding that balance.