Saturday, 3 November

Saturday mornings usually consist of me sleeping in a bit longer, enjoying a couple cups of coffee and watching some nonesense TV programs. Today was a little bit different, well a lot - I got up early, showered and headed out to pick up Claire. I generally would have been a little dazed if I normally had to get up early but today I was full of energy and a little on the anxious side. I picked up Claire at 8:30 and had a really remarkable day with her. Got back to the house by 9:00 - fed her, changed her and spent some quality time with her bonding. She has the most amazing smile and her coos and giggles can make anyone beam. Kurt headed out to Boston around 11:30 and I left shortly after that to meet my parents and my Aunt Sue/Uncle Dale for lunch in Hamtramck. We ate at a great Polish restaurant - it was so good, but the best part was that they got to meet Claire. They fell in love with her. Got some great pictures and she was so good with everyone. The lunch was wonderful and filling. After lunch, came home - changed her diaper and fed her again - then she took a little nap. Got a chance to do some cleaning. After about an hour, took her to the mall. She likes riding in the stroller so we went walking around the mall for about 2 hours or so. After that, brought her home and it was time for a feeding again. I tried taking the dogs and the baby for a walk - it was a little harder than I expected so only got around the block instead of the usual longer walk. After that it was time to take her back home. I was a little sad but I know I will see her soon. When I got home, I was exhausted - My arms were sore, I was hungry and very tired. I was going to go out with Joel for the evening but instead I think I fell asleep around - 9:30 pm. It just got me to thinking about how my life is going to change again and I'm really actually happy about that. I like staying in and relaxing at home, watching movies is my kind of relaxing.... and having someone else to care for gives me a greater joy then really anything else. I really have lived a pretty selfish life so I'm ready to change that.