Bry called me this morning to report the craziness he found at the gym - all the New Years Resolution members had descended in droves with new resolve. It's one thing to have a busy gym, another to wait in line for 20 minutes for each machine. Anyway, after reporting about his escape from the madness he asked what Ellinor and I were up to for the day - my report took all of 3 seconds. It was only 10:30am and we had accomplished all chores for the day, played and had snack. I reported that my highly exciting life left a wide berth of unfilled time for the day - sarcastically highlighting my boredom already.
That's when Sleeping Beauty rescued me. After hanging up with Bryan Ellinor bade me follow her to her room. I dutifully tagged along and she promptly dumped out her dress up trunk, patted the ground for me to sit by her, and began excitedly showing me every item that was in the upended trunk. She was thrilled to be playing with these dress up accessories for the 90th time - no boredom present in her beautiful face. We proceeded to dress up all of her Clifford and Friends stuffed animals, which she thought was the funniest thing in the world. Then I helped her into her outfit of choice - the Sleeping Beauty top, Cinderella skirt, earrings and church shoes. Ellinor pranced in front of her mirror, hugged and lined up her stuffed animal friends and had a great time frolicking in her room; never forgetting to turn around and include her mamma in the fun.
I was struck by how much fun I was having watching Ellinor enjoy herself so. I love seeing her happy and listening to her laugh. Taking pictures of her adorable faces and videoing the funny way she talks these days. How could I possibly have thought we'd have the most boring day in the world? How can a day be boring with an almost 2 year old? Sure - dishes, cleaning, the lunch routine, diaper changing - some of my daily activities may not make it on the glamorous, exciting scale, but Ellinor ALWAYS makes my life feel more exciting. I love her to pieces. I need to be more grateful that I am home with her to experience her life. I don't have to miss out on any of it. How lucky am I?!
As I sit here typing she has reached the refrigerator door and filled a toy cup to overflowing with water. I should go clean her up. But she is LOVING that she got the water all by herself. I will let her have a few more minutes of triumph before locking the water dispenser. :)
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