Long workday.

Last night as I was wandering around the house getting ready for the next day I opened my schedule to see what I had ahead of me at work.  Ten solid hours of clients.  Ten!  I immediately went into my kids' room where they were sound asleep and snuggled up to them for a minute.  I kissed their squishy cheeks.  I made sure their toes were covered.  I hoped I would have time to hang out with them a little in the morning.  I considered waking them up for one more pillow talk chat.

I think I've been working too much.  I very rarely start a day of work feeling dread about missing what's going on at home.  I know my children are very well taken care of by their grandparents.  I know I'm a better mom because I take this time away to do something for me and something for other people.  I love my job and I love my clients. 

But man, I missed my kids like crazy today. 

We had a family date at Sonic and then little girly hang out time at bedtime.

This little maniac wrote her entire name today for the first time.  She might be a teensy bit stubborn and has been content with just the shortened "Tori."  She certainly can't be coaxed by me to try something new, so things like this happen on her own time.  Baby girl can write her big girl name.  Complete with a "fancy V" copied from a decoration on her wall.

This chick loves to read.  And I love to watch her big eyes scan the page.  I love to quiz her with a "What did you just read on that page?" just to make sure she is really soaking it in.  She is a serious reader, way ahead of herself on this skill.  She tells me sometimes "I don't want to have kids," and I tell her that it's her choice.  She can do whatever she wants.  The whole world is hers and I know she'll choose thoughtfully, but tonight she says she doesn't want kids.  Kids do make it a little tricky to have lots of quiet reading time.

And finally.  Look where this baby doll fell asleep tonight.

Her cheeks are so amazing I can't even stand it.