Today was the perfect kind of day. The kind of day that hides little surprises throughout that make you feel alive. The day started out with a million smiles. (Which is unusual for my grumpy non-morning girl... don't know where she gets that from ;). We snuggled and played with her new baby doll that opens and closes its eyes when you give it the pacifier. Lily sat on the toilet and supervised while I got ready. We went to the zoo and shared the wonder of the animals with friends and chatted as we straggled behind everyone because Lily had to walk and not ride in her stroller. We watched Olivia together, both exhausted from the zoo, and I held my little girl as she drifted off to sleep, her little tiny hand deep in mine. When she woke up, Lily ran to her favorite new past-time...playing outside. She giggled for hours as she climbed her play set, the adirondack chair, recycling bin and anything else she could find. She grinned at me mischievously to get me to come back out for just one more second instead of making dinner. It worked. Even making dinner was a delight, watching my little girl smile and listening to her humming as she watched me through the screen door. Today was the first time that I allowed her to be on the other side of the screen alone, and even though I was just a few feet away, I could tell she felt big. We shared dinner with Daddy outside and as Lily went to cozy up and watch some tv, Grammy called saying she had found a play set in the trash by her house. Here's where the magic really got started. After an unexpected trip to pick up Grammy's surprise, I secretly set it up for morning. Just as I tiptoed inside, shrieking and exaggerated toddler movements stopped me. I was spotted. So... I did what any Mom would do. I made some memories. I put on my sleepy head's shoes. I dared the sun to peak out of the dusk sky just a little bit longer and I took my beautiful little girl outside to play. She'll never remember it, but I'll never forget it. 8:30pm: Steal one more moment outside, 8:50pm: Cupcakes (another little treat I brought home) with Daddy. If only every day could be this special. But that's the best part... with my little bunny...it is.
