Productive Day

Today was a busy day, but a great day! Kara woke up early, which was a good sign, and we headed out for the library and pharmacy, but first I stopped at Dunkin Donuts for a good cup of coffee! I knew it would be a long day, so I treated myself (I rarely drink coffee because I like both cream and sugar - yikes!). Then we met my mom and grandmother at the mall so I could get a treat for my best friend Lara. You see, she's having a baby in a few days and I knew just the thing for her - Bath and Body Works Aromatherapy Lavender Vanilla lotion to help you sleep. My mother-in-law bought it for me when I had Kara and I absolutely love it! It really works! Mine is finally running low, three years later, so I bought one for myself too - they were on sale! Anyway, then we headed to Walmart for a few odds and ends, which included a new baby doll for Lara's daughter Emily who will be a big sister soon. When my little sister was born, I was given a special baby doll by my mom's best friend. She told me I had my baby to take care of and my mommy had her baby to take care of. I felt like such a big girl taking care of my baby just like mommy. So, I bought little Emily a baby with a bottle and some doll diapers. I hope it helps her with the transition!
After our errands (by the way, Kara was an absolute angel all day - I tend to take that for granted too often), we came home to eat. As soon as I put Kara to bed, I started mopping the floor. However, since I hate to mop the floor, I do it rarely (so it was filthy), so I decided to scrub it on my hands and knees. I opened a brand new sponge, got out the bucket, put on my favorite CD and got to work! As I "mopped," I noticed the baseboards looked a little dirty, then I noticed the wall looked a bit dirty, then the doors looked like they needed a wipe. Next thing I know, I'm changing the water three times and it's two hours later - Kara's awake! Michael came home and took her to play for me and I got back to work. I cleaned the outside of my fridge, underneath it (that was CRAZY dusty - yikes!), the oven, and back behind the stove. Who knew it was so easy to clean behind a stove. (Yes, it's the first time I've ever done it. I'll do it a lot more often now that I know how easy it is!)
Four hours later, after a quick sandwich made with last night's flank steak for dinner, I'm exhausted! I think I'll take a shower and give Kara a bath before Michael goes to bed soon for his fishing tournament tomorrow.
Whew! My poor hands are in rough shape after all those chemicals I used to clean today. I think I'll do Mary Kay's Satin Hands. Maybe Kara will like to do it with me. :-)