today

 

 

745am...

 

brain dumb.

 

too early.

 

shake my head.

 

"mmm-hmmm."

 

I kiss the soft skinned face.

 

with my eyes still closed.

 

this early?

 

Really?

 

"mommmmeeee, let's go downstairs."

 

 "I can't."

 

Yes, I can.

 

Legs slooowww.

 

cold floor.

 

I can do it.

 

One step at a time.

 

Happy kid.

 

happy puppy.

 

"what's for breakfast, moofers?"

 

toast.

 

really? toast?

 

Yup. toast.

 

with raspberry jam.

 

and cheese.

 

YAWWWNNN!

 

shuffle shuffle.

 

eat your toast.

 

feed your pets.

 

"you know that dress has a hole."

 

"but I like it."

 

"ok, you silly girl."

 

shower.

 

finally waking up.

 

biffy door opens.

 

"are my panties on right?"

 

"yes. good job."

 

door closes.

 

door opens.

 

"can you dress my dolly?"

 

"i'll be out in a minute."

 

"ok."

 

door closes.

 

door opens.

 

"Mommy."

 

"what now?"

 

"I love you."

 

Aww. Heart melts.

 

"I love you too!!!"

 

door closes....

 

aaannnnd opens!

 

all is quiet.

 

"I'm just reading books on the pot until your done."

 

shrug my shoulders and smile.

 

"ok, silly. whatever."

 

aahh.

 

showers feel good.

 

water off.

 

shoo kid out.

 

dry off

 

bath and body works.

 

"mommy! Tilly's up!"

 

throw some clothes on.

 

rescue the little from the crib.

 

clean bum.

 

fresh clothes.

 

plop in highchair

 

comb hair.

 

check in mirror.

 

it'll pass.

 

start the flex.

 

feed the little.

 

wipe the little.

 

everybody's jackets.

 

everyone's boots.

 

purse and paraphernalia.

 

everyone in?!

 

va-rooooom!

 

Off we go.

 

cookies and tea at ruths.

 

Another winter's day.