Great Day to Be Alive

Well - I have accomplished absolutely nothing today. Not one thing got crossed off my to do list. Not one load of laundry got done. No dusting. No bathrooms cleaned. But I wouldn't trade it.

Today was a day I used to sit around and day dream about. I woke up completely exhausted (I don't think I day dreamed about that part). Harper is still waking up every 1.5 to 2 hours. So she and I took a morning nap together somewhere between Kelly and Regis and the View.

Then I thought it was going to be an icky day but it turned out beautiful. It was 85 and sunny and a perfect blue sky - so Harper and I packed up and went to a local trail that goes around a little lake. It's one of my favorite places and for the last couple of years I have just dreamed about the day I could come during the week and walk my baby around.

(Note to Kacy M. - I didn't think I'd get to walk today due to weather so I never called you and then I hated to call last minute - but if it's nice next week - let's have a walk date!)
(Melissa - that goes for you too!)
(Do ya'll like how I'm giving out private messages on my public blog??? - it's called multi tasking)

Can you tell which one of us were happier in this picture???? I just love this because I think Harper loves her momma! :-) We walked all the way around and Harper just cooed and smiled and was so content and then she fell asleep so I went around again. Almost 4 miles! I was glad because these child birthing hips aren't going to come off with watching TV and eating red velvet cake and Harper got a good nap. As deliriously happy I was - I just thought about all of you who are day dreaming for the same kind of day. So my second lap was a prayer walk. I spent the entire time talking to God and asking Him to give children and husbands to those of you waiting. And to give a peace in the wait. I'm sure the other moms and senior citizens who were there walking thought I was crazy and talking to myself (because I like to pray out loud) but I didn't care. They should just be glad I wasn't singing to go along with the prayer. Cause it happens sometimes!
The other exciting thing is the high chair I ordered for Harper came today. I'm a little sad because she looks like such a BIG girl sitting in it.

The highchair is swedish - you can find it here: http://www.ankababy.com I'm not big on modern style but I loved this. You might could find something similar and cheaper at www.ikea.com.
She's like "oh - I have a whole new view of the world from up here". I'm thinking that after her 4 month appointment next week - we are going to start her on rice cereal. I'm hoping that will help her tummy get a little more full. (wink wink - sleep baby sleep!)

And this is her after I broke the news to her that just because she had a high chair doesn't mean she gets to start eating cake and pizza and steak.
Life is not fair sweet Harper.
Life is NOT fair.
ha!

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