sushi-stravaganza

not being pregnant is pretty awesome after 40 weeks of being pregnant. there are so many things you shouldn't do while pregnant, so i've been celebrating by doing those things now that i'm not pregnant.

how does one celebrate?

1. gaze lovingly and adoringly at the new person cuddled in your arms.
2. eat tons of sushi.
3. drink alcoholic beverages, in moderation of course.

to wit, the scene last friday night in my living room:
warm baby snuggled in my arms,

sushi and delicious japanese beer (a belgian style white ale called "hitachino nest" from the kiuchi brewery) on the table.

i've also done these other things to celebrate:

4. ate cold cut sandwich meat
5. sat in a hot tub
6. used a LOT of bleu cheese on my salads
7. reclaimed closet space by packing up (most) maternity clothes
8. scooped the kitty litter bins. this, however, did not feel celebratory. not even a little bit.

but my favorite way to celebrate remains #1 on the list. holding that baby in my arms beats holding him in my abdomen. big time.