Scott came in for our couple prayer before he left for work close to 7:20 am.
I got up after prayer, went to the bathroom, took my thyroid pill and went back to bed.
I woke up again when I heard Kate open her door close to 9:30 am.
(I hope Scott isn't horribly jealous right now - sorry hun. What can I say, you spoil me!)
Kate climbed in my bed and we cuddled for a minute (cuddles with her don't last too long).
Then Kate asked, "Mommy, how did you and Daddy meet?" So, I gave her the long version. She brought out pictures and asked about them and asked about how long we waited for her to come. When she was through with my stories she skedaddled into her playroom while I said my own morning prayer and then I sent out grateful thoughts as I made my bed and opened my curtains and blinds.
I fed Kate breakfast - "bumble bee cereal" (honey nut cheerios) and I ate an orange and a protein shake. I talked to Kate about why today was the best day. We planned the fun things we were going to do for the day while I emptied the dishwasher and filled it again.
I made Kate's bed.
Kate and I sorted the laundry and started a load of dark clothes.
We carried the clean clothes upstairs to lay them on my bed.
I saw Scott pull up in his van - I looked at the clock and it was only 10:30 or so, too early for lunch. He just came in to do a few things and then head back out for work.
I took the 3 indoor plants outside for a shower from the hose.
I dusted the two tables in the living room with the dark wood polish.
Kate sprayed the glass storm door with windex and I wiped it dry.
We hugged and kissed Scott, then waved goodbye.
I turned a movie on for Kate (Joseph And the Coat of Dreams) and I went in the other room to exercise finishing off my 60-day goal.
After I finished my exercises, I went in the office and sent an email to a friend and then typed up a new workout schedule for another 60 days.
I made Kate and I lunch (chili, tortillas, apples, and peaches).
We sat at the table giggling about different things that were thumbs up, thumbs down, and thumbs to the side. I taught her something I will for sure regret later - when you do thumbs down you make a gassy noise with your mouth... Go to the bakery for donuts = thumbs up, doing laundry = thumbs down, doing laundry together = thumbs to the side. The giggling was intense and Kate kept wanting me to do more and more scenarios.
I put the dishes away while listening to Elvis and I hopped in the shower while Kate colored in the kitchen.
Scott came home for lunch.
When I was mostly ready I came out and started making Mexican Wedding cookies - something I promised to take to Jeni's work as part of her birthday present.
We said goodbye to Scott again as he headed back out for work.
I put the cookies in the oven and finished getting ready.
Soon after I pulled the cookies out, Sami, my niece, came to our house off the school bus (she's 17 now).
Soon after she arrived, my mom dropped off my nephew, James (he's 11 now).
We all piled in the car as Sam explained her most recent drama. We drove to Jeni's work about 12 miles away, delivered the cookies, and got on the freeway to return our movies (I don't Netflix yet - Kate likes picking movies out at the store and it gives us a chance to get out of the house).
Kate picked out an Atlantis sequel and Barbie Rapunzel. Then we went to the Bakery and each picked out donuts and put one in a bag to save for Scott. We ate our donuts in the bakery and chatted about this and that. Then we drove home and Jeni picked up Sami and took James back to his mom's classroom at the elementary school.
I turned Kate's new movie on.
I worked on my blog-to-book and checked a couple blogs in the office while Kate watched the movie she rented.
Scott came home and began to mow the lawn.
I started dinner, emptied the dishwasher (again), brought in the plants, while listening to the Monkees.
We ate dinner (Taco Salad), had some time together for family night, sang primary songs about Jesus, marched around the house singing Follow the Prophet, had prayers, sat outside to eat a treat, and played with some neighbors as they came by with their puppy.
Time for Kate to get ready for bed.
Prayers.
Scriptures.
Stories (two long ones this time)
Twelve goodnights with a promise to "check on her" before I go to bed.
Time for my own scripture study (because I didn't wake up in time to do it in the morning)
Another day done. Who knows what tomorrow will bring? This isn't how everyday plays out. Some days we have friends over or spend more time outside or whatever. I know tomorrow will have more chores like sweeping and mopping the floors, more laundry, and grocery shopping.
I'm definitely not superwoman or supermom. I'm sure my mom would be flabbergasted at how much I slept in today. I know it's a sin to sleep in that late "early to bed, early to rise" right? Half the day is gone, I know. But, it's what I did. And I will probably do it again. In fact, I'll most likely do it as often as my situation allows. Next year, Kate starts kindergarten. Happy first day of school!
