One of the good days

Today was one of those days where I didn't feel like I was failing as a parent.  I love these days.  We started out with a breakfast that went through two outfits (yogurt and applesauce... I should learn just to leave the jammies on until after she finishes those). 

I had a blood draw (oh, did I mention I'm still fighting that darn thyroid?  Yep, but it's sooo much better with some beautiful medicine the last few months) and Anni was amazing through the whole thing.  She sat in seats next to me, talked about what we were doing, rustled through her purse and put sunglasses on (which just makes me smile every time she does it) and was just generally charming.  Then we picked up medicine and italian sausage from the store and headed home to go through a couple more outfits with lunch.

After nap (during which I worked feverishly to edit a wedding), we opened all the doors and windows and lazed on our little balcony.  Best part of my day.
  

We talked about our one little tomato, and how mommy was going to do her best not to kill it.  We read "More Spaghetti, I Say!" and watched doggies walk by.  

After a little while, Anni requested to read by herself and I watched as she worked her way through books, telling me, "It a nice book, Mommy!" when was done and, "Get 'nother book, Mommy!" as she raced to her room.  I folded clothes on the couch just inside and smiled at how much I love moments just like that.  Peace and overwhelming joy in something so mundane.  I daydreamed a little about wanting a house with land and a big wraparound porch until Anni (strongly) requested bubbles.  Today, Miss Anni actually managed to blow a few bubbles!  Very exciting for a little girl who asks for them around the clock.

After a little while, we moved onto pizza dough (and another outfit change after Anni helped knead the dough) and playing hide and peek with extra t-shirts.

 Really, I couldn't ask for me.  I mean, sure, there are things I want... but need?  Nope, I've got it all right here.