Book Club
It’s like poker night…in an alternate universe. You know…the guys hanging out, pretending that Poker is the reason to be there. You know it’s really about the beer and smokes. All the while the “woman” of the house is trying to stay out of the way, take care of the baby, and be available if needed.
Sarah had Book club last night at the house. Let me say, it was really nice to have a house big enough to have the monthly event at. I knew she was excited about revealing our new abode to the Coven and their supporters. So, I wanted to be there to let that happen. I knew having the 6 month old in the room, while cute, was not conducive to the “book club” vibe.
So after Jack swam in is swim meet, I hurried to my house to find it full of intellectual women, sipping wine, eating finger foods, and swapping stories. I do think there was a book present…but I’m not sure how much was discussed. So, I took the baby and we hung out in Jack’s room. Nothing like having a toddler watch you play Wii…he loves the raving rabbids. I then feed him and off to bed he went… while the joviality continued in the living room. I also watched “Baby Borrowers“…which may deserve a post of its own.
After all the ladies had left, I helped clean up the snacks and such. I know that Sarah did most, if not all, of the prep for the party, but I really had that feeling of being the house wife at a poker game. But, honestly, this group was much hotter and more intelligent than any poker outing I’ve ever seen.
June 26th, 2008 at 12:29 pm
I loved cleaning up with you. Thank you for supporting my book habit.
June 30th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
The comparison between guys’ night and girls’ night is so stark. And I truly dig your childcare methodology, Bryan, having the child watch you play Wii. I can rarely get a look in on ours, now that our kids dominate it. Make the most of the baby years while they last.