Mama's Helper

The day started with a phone call at 6 a.m. Server problem in Texas. Long story short, was online 3 hours before ever making it to work. Yikes. So poor Katie - after watching me tink around on my laptop most the evening before, and then wholeheartedly concentrating on work this morning (laptop and cell phone kept busy), she was really neglected :( But what an angel she was! She kept very quiet, watched some shows, ate her breakfast, and got herself dressed (Where did my baby go?!)

I had to give my manager an update call on the cell as I drove her to daycare so we didn't even get to do our usual talking/singing this morning. When we got to daycare, she seemed a little glum. I thought - this is absurd.

"Katie, can you look me in the eyes for a minute?" She slowly raised her head, like she was in trouble.

"Now this is very important, so please use your listening ears, ok?" (don't ya love stupid phrases like that).

"Sweetheart, you have been an absolute princess this morning, being so good and helping mommy do her work while you played quietly with your toys. Let's make tonight Girls Night. No computer, no phone, just you and me."

Her little face lit up like a 1000 watt bulb. "And if you'd like, we could go to your favorite Chinese restaurant for dinner tonight. And if it's not too hot or rainy after that, we can go to the park and you can ride your bike. Just Katie and Mommy time tonight."

She was quite bouncy by the time we got in the door. We got our big cuddles and hugs and smooches and I was on my way - a few minutes later than I might have liked, but TOO BAD. So I'm looking forward to our Girls Night! We'll be at the "tree" place, come join us!