A Different Kind of Good Day

Today was one of those days where I felt like I was floating through my tasks. Riley got off on the right foot by waking up last night and walking to the potty by herself. By the time Mike went to check on her she'd gone and wanted help wiping and washing her hands. I'll give you a minute to applaud. She went back to her own bed for about 45min after that and then decided it was time to get up. I convinced her we had an hour before the alarm and cuddled with her in my bed.

It was nice until I got kicked in the face. I got Isaac to camp 5min late, but only because his class changed rooms. It felt like a practical joke, all that hurrying and then no one was there. After that I took Riley to Boo's house to visit. We'd left some things there yesterday and at this point we don't really need an excuse to drop in. It turned out another adult was welcome because all four toddler are expecting molars. It sounds stressful, but none of it was. I found the whole morning funny. I was glad to help my little friends with their tough morning. I love being needed and hug duty is one I'll always accept.

We came home at nap time and Riley did her business while I read Green Eggs and Ham twice. Am I the only one who reads the ones I like more times than the rest no matter what? Hee, hee. She then insisted on hugging and kissing Daddy before nap. After which I read Green Eggs and Ham again (sometimes it's good to be in charge.)

Riley took a nice long nap while I wrote emails, made calls and visited with my mom who dropped by. Riley was asleep the whole visit so my mom luckily for me volunteered to come back with dinner. I love not having to figure out dinner. Hurray! When Roo woke up she requested the movie Robots so I made popcorn and we had Mommy/Daughter movie time. It was very nice to just watch a movie with her in my lap. There are definitely advantages to my baby growing up. She watched the movie until the popcorn ran out.

When I got home with Isaac grandma was here and the kids got to play while I tied up loose ends. Dinner was good: grilled sausage, pasta and green beans. Riley was a huge fan. After her ladybug bowl was empty Riley requested 'Ga-ma' give her a 'baf'. No dinner, no bath duty woohoo! I got to cuddle and play while someone else took care of the important stuff, it was nice. I love my kids. I wish there was more quality time without stopping to cook, clean or bathe someone. I wish that, that time after dinner, but before dishes when everyone's clean and calm and together before bed lasted longer.