Such a Good Day with Ingrid!

[mkemom519]

Today was one of those days that make me so thankful to have a baby and be able to stay home with her.  I was just so happy all day long!  I was so glad that this is my life.

We got up and Ingrid looked at her books while I drank coffee and watched last night's dvr-ed America's Next Top Model (I hope Celia wins, I love her!)  Ingrid was in such a good mood, and very mellow.  I made her a pair of pants from this fabric that I bought ages ago, just waiting until I could figure out something cute to make with it.  The pants took forever to get the right length, but Ingrid was happy as I took off her pants and tried on the new ones, took off those, put on the old pants. 

We rocked a bit and she layed down.  When I checked on her to see if she was sleeping she was standing in her crib with her pants in her hand and when she saw me she waved them at me and said hi.  Funny girl! 

We got some food together and went to a friend's for a walk to the park.  I threw her in the sling and she cuddled right up to me.  I love when she does that!  For her age (11 months) and with how busy she is all the time, I love that she still has time to cuddle with me and doesn't try to squirm free.  We walked to the park.  She played fearlessly as usual, climbing up stairs and crawling through the woodchips, chasing all the big kids.  We sat in one of those reclining kind of swings and she was so still and quiet, just letting the wind blow through her hair and taking in all the sights and sounds of the park. 

Back in the sling on the way home, she fell asleep within a minute or two.  She curled up in the sling and layed her head down on my shoulder and it just felt so good to hold her.  I hated to have to put her back in her car seat!  She slept for awhile and then we took the dog out.  She loves all dogs, it's so cute to hear her say "pup!" 

After that I put her in front of her toys so I could get dinner started but it must have been one of those days.  She got whiny and since she has an ear infection, I decided to indulge her.  I put her back in the sling and we started boiling water for pasta.  I talked to her while we did it, telling her what I was doing.  She layed her head down on my shoulder again and just listened.  I sang her some songs and we stood watching the pasta boil and swaying. 

It was very sweet and calm and I just felt this rush of love for her.  In the every day goings on, I forget how lucky I am to have her.  I get upset that she won't sleep or that I can't just go to a store by myself.  I get sick of her throwing all her toys on the floor or getting her sticky fingers all over the new couch.  But then we have a day like today where we hang out and I realize what a great baby she is and that time is going by so fast and I have to appreciate it while I have it!

[JamiandBen]

Apr. 16, 2009 at 8:16 PM

Nice post :)

 

I voted for it, whatever that means, lol.

 

I'm sad we missed the park with you today. Next week for sure?! I haven't been to heritage park yet. Seeeeeee you soon.

[kmommya516]

Apr. 16, 2009 at 10:38 PM

Awww...It was a great day!  It is a gift to be able to spend these kinds of moments with our babies!  Still can't beleive it has almost been a year...