Day 4: Wednesday

I wasn't able to sleep in my bed last night so I found my way to the couch. It's amazing what's on the boob tube during the wee hours of the morning. Fortunately, I'm a Fox News watcher so I was able to catch up on Glenn Beck, Bill O'Reilly, Sean Hannity, and Greta Van Susteren. I'm not sure why I bother since the news does nothing more but get me all worked up.

I'm still not feeling 100% and really wish this head cold would go away. Yes, I should probably go to the doctor but really, what's she going to give me?

At 6 am, I heard a little voice calling from upstairs, "mommy." So, I went up to wish my sweet girl a good morning. She wanted to snuggle so we stayed in bed and read a few books. While reading books, CC started crying. I'm talking real tears rolling down her face. I asked her what was the matter and she didn't answer. After several attempts, she finally told me that she didn't want to go to school. WHEW! I was expecting a different answer. We cuddled some more and decided to get our day started. As I've mentioned before, it's MUCH easier on both of us if I dress her when she first wakes up. She is very opinionated and knows exactly what she wants to wear and don't you dare try to give her something else. Lately, it's been her socks. She's very particular about what color socks she wears. And, they have to match her outfit.

Combing her hair is another story. CC has the finest hair and every morning she wakes with a knot in the back of her hair. Bonnie was kind enough to get me a couple of different kinds of conditioner (leave-in and spray). I used the leave-in the night before but still, a huge knot. So, this morning, it was another "fight" with CC to let me comb her hair. I admit that it's a huge blur now but remember it being quite stressful this morning.

As we were preparing to leave for school, CC informed me that she was wearing her yellow rain boots and that she needed her brown jacket, her "big jacket," and her gloves. Mind you, it wasn't raining and the weather was beautiful. I tried to talk her out of them but NO, she had to have her way. So, CC went to school with yellow boots, a jacket, a vest, and gloves. I guess I should be thankful that it wasn't 80 degrees outside.

On another note, today was the first day with our new cleaning lady. I worked from home so I could be here with her. She worked HARD from 9 am until almost 4 pm. Of course, this first time was a deep clean: windows, blinds, lots of dusting of trinkets (which we don't have many), etc. When CC came home and walked into the door, the first thing she did was hold her nose and say "puey." We went upstairs and she checked out her bedroom and bathroom. When she saw the bathroom she said, "Oh my, it's very clean." I think she appreciates a clean house. Not that our house wasn't clean before, Nutz always did a GREAT job! But now that he's not here, someone needs to do it. And, he was kind enough to "allow" me to get a cleaning lady. Love you, Nutz!

While CC and I were playing in the office, she wanted some paper and tape to make a picture. So, I gave it to her. When she was finished she brought her art work to me and told me that it was for her birthday which was June 8. Hello? I didn't realize that she knew her birth date. I'm always amazed at what she does know...thank you Ms. Amy and Ms. Tatiana.

Dinner is always fun with CC. While Nutz was home, she took over his chair at the head of the table. And, that continues now. CC has become quite a picky eater so I have to "trick" her to eat some items. My latest trick is to let her "cut" her food with a new kiddie knife that I bought for her earlier this week. Tonight she had kielbasa (she thought it was a hot dog), cottage cheese, mandarin oranges, and green beans. For whatever reason, she didn't want any rice.

Bath time...what a fun time. CC's friend, JD, sent her some bath tablets and she LOVES to put two colors in the tub to see what color it will make.

Bed time...again, CC wanted to be in her "big girl" bed so we read books and waited patiently for daddy to call. CC was able to stay awake to talk with him; a great way to end the night for all of us! Each night, CC sleeps with her daddy doll and her pillowcase that has lots of pictures of her and daddy. Her daddy doll protects her from the "monsters" under her bed. The "monsters" are from one of her books and they consists of a dust bunny and spider. :-) CC was fast asleep by 7:30.

Me, I couldn't make myself sleep in my bed so I found my way to the couch again. Maybe I'll just sleep with CC in her bed. :-)

Until tomorrow...

We love you, Nutz!