This is what I have so far:
- Read more, not just for escape and fun but for knowledge (I have to brush up on my knowledge of Ancient Civilizations for next year)
- Go to an exhibit at least once a week (Barcelona is full of art and culture!)
- Invite friends over/arrange outings (I know that we are the married couple with a kid so we don't get a lot of invites, but that doesn't mean it has to be the end of our social lives, right?)
- Excercise (I take Pilates every Wednesday, but try to go to a mat class at least once a week and do yoga at home, in addition to walking a lot)
- Practice piano (yeah...have to come up with a plan)
- Play strategy games (Dedicate one night a week to no TV and make my husband play a game with me. Besides, good role modeling for the Z)
- Scope out some artwork for our walls
- Try a new recipe/food/food shop
- Investigate guided tours of downtown BCN
- Look into Democrats Abroad and/or BCN's Women's Network
- Research real estate market (We don't know if we are staying or going, but I always enjoy this game)
- Watch Friends, 30 Rock and Jon Stewart for comic relief.
I am writing these down so you can hold me accountable. Let's see what I can get out of it.
Any other ideas??????
It's less of a "how to" and more of a "let's get comfortable with the water" kind of class, but it adds structure to our week and, so far, Zach seems to like it. The water feels great. No getting used to it, it's just perfect. There are about 8 other babies in his group, 2 of them my colleague's twins who are about 3 weeks older than Z. I guide him, he usually has one hand in his mouth because he is teething and we all sing some Catalan song at the end called "Chip Chap." Then, he conks out and sleeps very well! It's hard finding things to do with your baby. I mean, sometimes, I feel like I run out of ideas and am afraid he is going to get tired of his old mom. This class helps and gets me out of the house.
