What an exciting day!

Oh what a day! I have been working ever since my daughter was born and even on days that I had off, my wife was on maternity leave. For the first time ever, I spent the day with just my daughter and what fun it was. I was a bit nervous last night as I didn't really know her routine. My lovely wife was so kind as to tell me all the details this morning (while I was waking up). Needless to say, I remembered the first directions and called for the rest (I had to write them down to remember them).

But this morning we were off and running. She was in really good spirits as we played on the safari mat, in the exersaucer, bounced on the bed, rolled and jumped and bounced and giggled. She ate well, napped well, and all was good. I made plans to grab lunch with Elizabeth and I was so proud of myself at being able to get both the little angel and myself ready in half an hour!

I walked out the door and toward the car and realized almost immediately that we would not be taking mommy out to lunch. The phrase that comes to mind is "lightning never strikes the same place twice." I thought maybe nothing would strike "white lightning" twice! Some of you may know that I lovingly named my 'new' car white lightning after selling the green jellybean about five years ago. Anyway, my car was struck again and although I don't believe in superstition, I wonder if my car is a thief magnet or something (fourth or fifth break-in... I lost count). I had to look back to see if the photos always look the same and they do (Right down to the mess of papers and assorted garbage on the passenger side floormat)!



This time..................

Last time.....


I won't go on... you get the picture!

On the bright side, while I had the camera out documenting I snapped this one.

We planted this annual a few years ago and it never took, but this year we have this lovely flower and there is at least one more bud on the plant. How beautiful!

So Clare got to meet the friendly police officer, listen in on conversations with patient insurance agents and claims adjusters. She helped me make an appointment for glass repair. And then, when we thought the excitement was all over, the sirens went off. We migrated downstairs to wait out her first tornado warning!

Yikes, I thought my biggest worry was going to be a fussy baby! She was my little angel though. We had a blast today...
living the dream!