...first dates...

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...and this.

I lunched with these ladies this afternoon. Can you tell we had fun?

Megan and I are only just getting to know each other, though our husbands have been well acquainted for years. So when she asked me on a girl date, I jumped at the chance.  

As I get older, I'm finding that quality friendships are more difficult to come by. New friendships require an intense amount of time, energy and patience, so I was humbled when Megan chose to invest in me. She is interesting, well read, well traveled, well spoken, creative and her company makes me happy. And every time baby Noa looks up at her momma, her eyes brighten with recognition and she gets a huge grin. It's obvious that she adores Megan! Can there be a better endorsement?

We discussed her recent New York City expedition and all that she explored. She regaled me with tales about her adventures during a blizzard that left them stranded in the city as we snacked on happy meals (thanks, Megan!) and passed Noa back and forth. And we ooo'ed and ahh'ed over Noa. At least I did. It's hard for me to focus on anything else when there's a baby in the room. And just look at her! Cutest baby ever? I think quite possibly.

I left with some great ideas for when Andy and I take our own adventure to NYC, and the promise of a new friendship. It was a good first date. 

When was the last time you made a new friend?