Just One Of Those Days

Yesterday was one of those "curl up on the couch with a warm blanket in my pjs all day" kind of day. Lucky me, I caught my first sinus cold of the season! I haven't been sick at all since last December. I guess I had it coming though. Up until yesterday, I haven't had the pleasure of figuring out how to nurse myself back to health AND take care of my Madisyn (who seems to be demanding much more attention these days).  She gets around very well and is into any paper, cord, electronic equipment, or closet that she can get her hands on. I think she's beginning to understand what the word "no" means ;) Don't get me wrong, I love her zest for life. She loves to explore and figure things out. It's all a part of being a mom. It was just a little frustrating yesterday, cus my head felt like it would explode any minute, and the last thing I wanted to do was chase or pick up after my little explorer. 

So, when she headed straight for the DVDs, I wasn't all that excited. I figured hey what harm can she do to the cases. Let me just say she had a blast pulling each one out, examining it for a minute, then tossing it aside for the next one. As she successfully grabbed ahold of each one, she'd let out this squeal of joy for her accomplishment. That was priceless! She emptied both bottom shelves and then went for the ones above that she could reach. I had so much fun watching her and it was a quick and painless clean up once nap time rolled around.

After all was said and done, I still hadn't done anything to get ready for the day when 6pm rolled around, so I hopped in the bath for some much needed relaxation and steam to clear my stuffy head. Madi went to sleep at her usual 7:30 bed time, and I took a NyQuil (which I don't usually do, cus I don't like taking meds, but I desprately needed some relief and a good night's sleep) and went to bed! Today will be a better day. My head is already feeling much clearer, and the sun is out!