Weddings, babies, and sunshine

I think that the title of this post pretty much covers the last few days in my life. The most important item to report is that spring is literally in full bloom by now and my hideous allergies are completely quiescent, thanks to the three medications and weekly allergy shots to which I faithfully submit myself. I'm so glad I'm able to be outdoors, strolling through a park coated with pollen, mounds of freshly mowed grass merely inches away, and not even so much as a sniffle! *knock on wood*

My lovely weekend started on Friday afternoon when my former co-worker, Kim, came by our office with her eight-month old baby girl, Kenzie. I always find it incredible to see little ones throughout their first year of life - they change so much every single day. I've known Kenzie since she was about a 32-week old fetus and I can't believe she's already a beautiful child babbling, playing with toys, and practically able to stand on her own! Kim is also looking fabulous and motherhood clearly agrees with her.

Then on Saturday afternoon it was off to the Wachusett Country Club to celebrate the wedding of my friend and fellow OB/Gyn, Anne, to her awesome fiancée (now husband!) Mike. They are ridiculously perfect for each other and I have no doubt they will make each other very happy for many, many years. While the ceremony itself was short and sweet, the non-stop party that followed was certainly the highlight of the event [N.B. - I will post pictures as soon as my friends circulate their masterful candid photography]. After much rug-cutting at the reception, we moved on to Brew City for mozzarella sticks and dessert. There was much beer imbibed (not by yours truly, being the eternal D.D.) and much merriment to be had. I got to meet some fabulous, hilarious people and stayed up far later than I have in a very long time. Then it was back to Boston, although this time my typically solitary journey eastward on the Pike was much more enjoyable in the company of the lovely Laura, whom I drove to her fiancée's home in Quincy. Alex, her betrothed, had called it an early night since his allergies were unfortunately not nearly as well-behaved as mine. Booooo!

As for today, I got a respectable five hours of sleep last night, and got up in time to shower and get dressed up for a decadent Mother's Day brunch at the new Taj Hotel in Boston. My sister was able to spare a few hours from her crazy finals schedule to come to brunch (at which we consumed a week's worth of calories). And what would Mother's Day be without some serious shopping? So next it was off to Copley where we hit up J. Crew and Tiffany & Co. Calm down. I can't afford that kind of bling! We got a cute little sterling silver fork and spoon set with a heart on the handle as a gift for our friends Larry and Jen who welcomed their baby daughter, Sophia, last week! So, as a perfect end to a perfect day, my mother and I went to visit the happy family. This child, as most multi-racial babies are, is just too cute for words. She slept the whole time we were there and only squawked once or twice, settling down easily after some gentle rocking.

I love babies. I love weddings. Neither are imminent in my immediate future, but for now I'm enjoying celebrating these milestones in the lives of my dearest friends. No one else close to me is expecting a child anytime soon, but I do have two more weddings to attend this year! What better an excuse to dress up, meet up with friends, and dance for hours with any number of attractive men? Hence, I command you all to keep the champagne flowing, the engagements coming, and to go forth and multiply!