Just another day

My babysitter (AKA Grandma) has been sick the last few days, so Mia has spent two glorious days at home. Yesterday, she had an adventure filled day just with daddy. They did Daddy things like go and get new tires, and update the car registration, and eat lots of little snacks! It was fun.

Today, I had the privilege of staying at home with her.

It wasn't a day labeled special by the normal crowd, but to me it was one of the better days in a long time. The alarm clock didn't ring at 5:30, I didn't leave the house wondering if I should turn the porch light on as I "watch my step," and I didn't hurry into a frenzy of "to-do" lists and multiplied requests. Instead, I rolled over and gently woke my husband up as his alarm rang, I did a few extra amazing stretches before I climbed out of bed, and then I greeted my daughter's smiling face as she peered over the crib with arms outstretched for a good morning hug.

Since it wasn't a normal scheduled day off, I had a few things I needed to work on here at home, but they were all strategically placed between a morning filled with feeding Mia breakfast, playing "catch me if you can" across the floor, and a few sporadic snuggling sessions.

I did meander into the office for a few hours, in order to not miss a scheduled meeting and catch up a new co-worker on some new things to the job description. But, Mia tagged along, charming anyone in her path. Who would have thought that work can be so much more delightful with an 11 month old on your heels?

The afternoon had a perfect schedule planned. First nap and the rest was filled with graham crackers and orange juice. Now we play and wait anxiously for daddy to join us. A perfect ending to a perfect day.

Thank you, Grandma, for giving me such a beautiful day with my "growing up too fast" precious little girl!

I love you Mia Bella!