8439 steps in my shoes.

Today has been a good day for no particular reason. I remember in the midst of college finals and boy problems, my sister telling me about her day filled with crying babies, diaper changes, making dinner, etc. etc. and feeling totally jealous and wishing my day could be like hers. How much more fulling than studying Statistics. And boy was I right. I love my little life. It is simple, happy and full of love. Sure, there are stresses, problems, and bad days, but for the most part, it's great.
This post is for me, I want to remember today. (AKA=boring for others)

The day started at 7:50 when Matt's alarm went off. We always snuggle for at least ten minutes until he gets up. He knows not to talk to me too much in those 10 minutes because I like to fall back asleep when he leaves. If he starts a conversation that I have to participate in, it wakes me up fully.
Sometimes I remind him, "too much talking, don't wake me up".
He returns showered and smelling yummy to say goodbye to his girls. He wakes up Kate and puts her in bed with me before he leaves. I love my little family.
Kate and I snuggle in bed for a while. Diaper change! Much needed one. I now know what those funny sounds were at 7am. Get her dressed in cute cozy outfit. It is foggy and a little cool out.
We peak into my Dad's office to say good morning. Kate loves her grandpa. We go outside and lay on a blanket under the tree. We read "Horns to Toes", Kate's new favorite book. She still obsessed with "The Shape of Me, and Other Stuff" by Dr. Suess. She kicks her little chubby legs, and makes funny noises when we read these books to her. We look at the trees. I take some pictures with my new camera. Don't want to forget this morning. The sun is hitting her skin just right and making it look like a soft fuzzy pink peach. Of course I have to nibble and kiss it a million times.
Usually I have made her giggled by now which gives her the hiccups, so inside for a few sips of water, which always does the trick.
Now she is complaining that she is hungry. I love this time with her. She stares up at me as she nurses with those big brown eyes. When we make eye contact she stops nursing and breaks out in the biggest smile. Makes my heart melt. 25 minutes later, burp burp and off we go.
Into the stroller for a quick walk. She is loving facing forward. She likes to stare at the trees. We pass a few neighbors. To Ortega and back.
Just about time for her first nap. She says goodnight to her grandpa. Diaper is changed. I rock her and sing "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star", "I am a child of God", and "I'm trying to be like Jesus". Lay her down. Kiss the top of her nose, inbetween her eyes and tell her I love her. And boy do I. I rub her nose until she stares to close them and then I sneak out.
Downstairs for a quick work out. Gilad from Fit TV is awesome. I finish up and realize I haven't had breakfast. Honey Bunches of Oats this morning. Check on Kate and can't help up stare at her sleeping. I love watching her sleep.
Quick get ready before she wakes up. Check my "Google Reader". Watch some McCain and Palin on the news.
Throw in some laundry. Andddddddddd she is awake. She is always crying when she wakes up and right when she sees me she breaks into a smile. It is my favorite.
Nurse nurse nurse.
Outfit change. Warmer now, and taking her to the mall. She must look cute. She wears a red, white and blue plaid tank top with ruffles down the front, and a white denium mini skirt with a big white bow. I also put on white sandles, first time with shoes in public.
Race to the mall. Only one hour until next nap time! Returns at Nordstom. Try on and buy shirt. Kate is "talking" in the dressing room and people are laughing at her. Run to Old Navy, and race by the sales. Without slowing down grab Kate a bikini for next summer. Too cute. Speed through a few other stores and then to the car. It is now exactly 2 hours since Kate has woken up from her nap and she is letting me know she is tired.
Falls alseep in the car. Big no no. Get home 20 minutes too late. Change diaper I missed my window of opportunity. I tried to put her down but I fail. Nurse nurse nurse. Burp, burp burp.
Kate plays under her little baby gym while I finish my blog reading. Then we have some laughing time. I love this little girl and she melts me when she giggles.
Second attempt for the the nap. Rock and sing. Rub and hum. Sucess. Matt calls to tell me he forgot his "undies" for his soccer game. Opps. Sound like a person problem to me. Three options, wake up Kate and take him some "undies", let his G's hang out, or...nope, not an option. I tell him he'll have to come home. Home he came, and off we went to his game.
Grabbed Arby's on the way home. I get super excited because they have Jalepeno Poppers again!
We come home and get Kate ready for bed. I love getting her all cozy for bed. New diaper, little massage with Baby Bee's lotion (Burt's Bees...the best!). For some reason we always comb her hair before bed. Matt usually picks out one of her millions of pink PJs. I have a hard time not eating her when she smells so good and looks so darn cute. Nurse her, and we sang her songs. I was getting a little tired of Twinkle Twinkle, so now we mix it up a little:
Kate, Kate, close your eyes,
We will see you when you rise.
We love you, oh yes we do,
We love you so, it is true.
Go to sleep, our little Kate,
We will see you when you wake.

After one of two songs she is ready to sleep. We kiss her little nose and creep out of the room. Every night at this time I instantly feel so tired! I am off duty. Watch Prison Break, but I fall asleep! 11:00 is finally here, off to bed!

I walked 8439 steps today. No wonder my feet are tired.