I am happy because I came home to
*a house that smelled normal (not expected)
*a very beautful new purse for my birthday!!
*some presents I sent myself while I was gone.
*happy kitties (who are now contentedly purring nearby!!)
*springtime daffodils in the backyard!
At this moment, Eli is sleeping, Andy is sleeping and I am listening to the clock ticking...one of my favorite sounds. All the blankets, towels, rugs, and clothes are clean and most of the dishes are done...and I didn't do any of it. The fridge is in desperate need of refilling. Shopping tomorrow. Everything is lovely and clean and quiet.
Poor Eli has been through a billion time changes in the last month--including the "spring forward" time change! (Whatever that means!) I am relieved and proud of him for being in bed by 11:00, our own time. That means 10:00 Illinois time and 8:00 (I think) Arizona time. Pretty good, right? My nice boy.
And, listen to this, we did the drive from Illinois to Pennsylvania today. With. No. Electronics. What I mean is minimal music, no DVD player (our fail-safe), no phone apps or NintendoDS (we don't have one, but you know), or any secret, technological distractions. Eli talked. And talked and talked and talked and talked and talked and talked. He slept, ate, and talked and talked and talked and talked and talked. He came out of his little shell this trip. Talking like this is brand new and completely welcome. And he's funny. And has a pretty adorable lisp. Or speech impediment. Or cute way of speaking, whatever. I said, "Stop." He says, "No stop. Aye-yaye," as he points to himself. Translation: "I'm not Stop. I'm Eli." And things don't "smell," they "mouse." See??? Frakking adorable. I want to die. Happily. "Ee mouse icky." As we passed lots of cow shit. Isn't that cute? Do you hate me? It's ok. I welcome your hatred. Because sometimes being a mommy really actually surpasses all.
Ugh! Ok! Enough of that. This isn't a diary. Well, I'm just happy to be home and relaxing. I just wish I already brushed my teeth.
Night night.
Oh my goodness. I'm just so very excited about all that! Like the house stuff. Does it give you renewed faith in humanity? Or at least in husbands? I know it would me. Happy homecoming. Also, Happy Eli talkingness. We actually secretly don't often use electronics on our trips either. Mostly cause we are too poor. So that's fun. And I commend you.
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