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I'm heading out for a girls night with a friend I haven't seen in almost 4 years!  We live in the same city, but keep in contact mostly through email.  We're going to one of the hippest new bars in town.  I'm so excited, I can't wait! 

She's one of my pre-baby friends.  My hipster friends.  We'd hit all the cool clubs, drink all the cool drinks, wear all the cool clothes, and basically pretend we were cool people.  I've been out of that scene for quite some time now, but only recently realized that I can wear cool clothes again.  I had gotten so used to wearing spit-up wherever I went, I didn't buy anything worth being seen in. 

Now the Bean's 4.  He's been able to feed himself, walk without help, and generally not spit up on me for awhile now.  Although, there is the occasional spilling.  And the random barfing if he tries to swallow a bite that's too big.  Tonight, he won't be with me, so the only one at risk of barfing is me.  Let's hope I remember how to avoid that. 

That would be embarrassing.  Although not the first time.  I remember going on a date with this really hot Greek guy that forced me to drink a shot of Jagermeister.  I warned him.  He finally believed me when the shot he bought me got to about my adam's apple, then hit reverse and landed on the floor in the bar.  Thank God it was an outdoor bar!!  And thankfully did not coax any of my dinner to join it's escape! 

But I digress.  I'm also excited to ditch the giant purse for the cool little fake Prada bag I bought in Italy this summer.  I know I don't need a diaper bag anymore, since the Bean's been potty trained for almost a year, but the huge bag is usually stuffed with things to keep him occupied if we're waiting.  Things like a dot-to-dot book, crayons, Kleenex, a towel, travel magna doodle, a variety of snacks and beverages, a change of clothes for him.  It's like a Mary Poppins bag in there.  Basically, we could be stranded at the airport at a moment's notice and be fine.  Which, if you think about it, is a bit ridiculous since I'd probably have a bit of warning if that were to happen. 

Tonight, though, I get the small bag, cool clothes, and hopefully, no barfing.