Today was a weird day; it was just off. I had a weird, and stressful day at work. I found it harder to concentrate than normal. And I have one of those killer headaches. This isn't uncommon for me; I get a lot of headaches. I always have. The two tylenol I took when I got home haven't put a dent it in at all. Hello, Advil.
Anyway, where was the sunshine?
1. When I went to pick up the boys from the sitter today, her two sweet kids, who are three and just over a year, came over and alternated giving me hugs. I literally couldn't do anything to get my own kids ready because her sweet babes were relentless in their affection. She told me that she was surprised at Cecilia's (her 14 month-ish old daughter) reaction to me since she doesn't gravitate towards new people very quickly.
When kids take to you, it sort of feels like the most genuine compliment because they have no ulterior motives. They either like you or they don't, so when they like you, it's in the purest of ways. Her kids are so sweet and I would say I'm becoming taken with them.
2. We booked and are planning a trip to Vegas. Getting away, just the two of us for a few days will be great. Vacationing, even if it's only to Vegas, makes me feel like we take adventures together. I love that feeling.
3. A few days ago, Carter saw my Kindle and asked what it was. I explained it to him and he wanted to read a book on it, so I downloaded some free kids books because I didn't actually think he would be very interested. I was wrong. He loves being read to from it. I'm sure it's a novelty that will pass, but in the meantime, he's coming to me more than once throughout the day, asking me to read to him. WIN. We always read books at night and he very much enjoys it, but the Kindle has - for now - heightened his level of enjoyment. It's kind of nice to get to turn off all the lights at bedtime and read to him. It's relaxing, even for me.
The truth is, though, that nothing beats a real, paper book, so though I'm glad he likes the Kindle, I think that, especially at his age where he's starting to get interested in reading (i.e., "what's that word, Mom?"), reading real books will always be a thing in our house.
And with that, the Advil is calling.
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