Lesson eleven: Time alone with friends is a life saver.
Jen was home for the weekend, Emma took V for the day, and Jonesy was off goofing around with the guys. For a second it was almost like old times. Almost.
"So, what's up?" Jen asked, while they were sitting on the couch.
"Nothing, what's up with you? How's school?"
"No, really, I mean… how are you? My mom said you've been really closed off lately since you called off the wedding. Are you okay?"
"Yeah! Yeah, I'm fine… It's just… the pressure, it was killing me. This isn't me Jen…" I sighed.
"Yeah I can't even imagine what you've been through, or are even going through…"
"Yeah and what's messed up is that I'm lucky! Jonesy stayed and your mom is great for support! If it wasn't for your mom I don't know what I would have done! I don't even want to think about it. Can't I just enjoy my day off from poopy diapers and screaming babies?" Sometimes I just had to laugh.
"Sure thing! I brought the ultimate girls night in snacks! Little Betty's and hoho's!" Jen laughed, pulling the snacks out of her overnight bag.
"Oh wow!" Mmmmmm fattening food!
"Have you talked to Cait?"
"No, not really. I see her every so often but once you have a baby you become a leper." It's true.
"Stop it." Jen slapped her hand
"No, but really I haven't really talked to anyone. Between school and work and being a mom and Jonesy's stupid hockey league life is a blur!"
"I feel you, I'm taking a full course load, working, and on the snowboarding team! It's hectic!"
"Dude, some days I just want to curl up in bed and sleep all day!"
"Here here!" Jen smiled, toasting me with her Little Betty cake.
"Okay so lets watch a totally girly movie. What about Legally Bland?"
"Ugh… no." Jen shook her head.
"Okay… How to Lose Your Boyfriend in Ten Days?" I tried.
"Do you have… My Best Friend's Getting Married?" Jen sat up with stars in her eyes.
"Um duh! That is a classic! No babies, no boys, just a day in with my bestie…"
"Ain't life grand!" Jen retorted, and the movie played.