What lifestyle?

A severe and utter change in lifestyle is, I think, what scares most people about having a baby. I know that it is one of the things I am most apprehensive about.

Although we had a night on the lounge last night with some DVDs (Love in the Age of Cholera - great flick, but I digress) we do enjoy going out and catching up with friends for either breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner and a few beverages in between and afterwards. We aren't the biggest party people on the planet, but do like to spend great times with our great friends.

Will this all end? Perhaps it won't end but I'm sure it won't be the same. I think the spontenaity of going out will. We usually plan to catch up with friends in advance, but not by much sometimes. Often it comes down to 'Let's see what XYZ friends are up to tonight...' on a Saturday at 4pm. When the baby does arrive I think the mere thought of 'lets just jump in the car' will certainly end. Every social outing will have to be meticulously planned up to 2 weeks in advance!

What is interesting though is that 3 couples in our circle of friends have, or are having kids this year. In a way we are joining the club so to speak and would kind of be on the outer if we were the DINKS (Double Income No KidS to those not in the know), living a lifestyle which was different to theirs, while still socialising with them. I'm sure our friendships would be strong enough regardless.

A change is gonna come, like it or not, however I think I have been conditioned to it somewhat - Kos obviously hasn't been drinking for the past few months and therefore we have often retreated a bit earlier from the pub. Also my lack of employment has had us watching the pennies and not having crazy nights out, blowing our hard earned pesos on booze.

House parties at the Playboy Mansion (if you've seen our place you know I'm kidding) are the way to go I think. You are all invited. Park your pram at the front door!