Learning Parenthood: 5 weeks and out and about

This week has been good! We are getting out of the house a bit more, which is nice! Last Sunday we went to Tandem Ciders, we sampled cider and Dan (the owner) helped us with the hard cider Aaron are making. Tuesday evening daddy babysat while I went to MOPS. It was a good to get out and daddy and Malachi had a great time (he has the best dad in the world!) Friday night was date night! We went to dinner in Suttons Bay and then went hot tubing and drank hot co co.
This weekend was spent hanging with family and watching Downton Abby. Malachi got to "play" with his buddy Ryan and cousin Irene. Amy gave me a manicure as well. It was much needed!!! Thank you Amy! Last night Aaron and I had another date. He had an employee dinner for his job and I was invited to come. We went to Phils on Front (a nice restaurant down town.) Aaron had rabbit. I thought it was pretty good and ended up eating half his dinner! lol Also, it was nice to enjoy a glass of wine again :)
Today we got to see Peg Dunn (our midwife.) It was so nice to see her! She was excited to see Malachi and couldn't believe how much he has grown. She said he is cute and looks like daddy, of coarse! She also gave me clearance to exercise! Hurray!!! Now..to find the time! Malachi melted my heart and brought tears to my eyes with big smiles this morning. I have a feeling I am going to work hard to see those smiles from now on. :))
A special thanks goes out to Nana Spinniken. She has been helping us every other day (and a few extras when we had a rough night last week.) She is always here at the drop of a hat to help and watch Malachi. We hope to see grandpa and grandma Deal while daddy goes to the U.P. in two weekends. We are truly blessed! Thank you Lord!