The Daily Hailey

I had such a great day being a recluse yesterday, I’m wondering if I should do it again.

Dekker had gone to bed quite late so yesterday he slept until 12:30pm! When he got up, he ate a bunch and played downstairs for a solid two hours. He is getting so sure on his feet, and while he still only walks along furniture, he is letting go a lot more often and just standing. Then he sees me watching him, smiles, does a little bouncy dance, and either grabs back onto the couch or sits down. He is frightfully adorable. It seemed like one of the few days where he just played, and didn’t get into anything. I didn’t have to correct him over and over, you know? As a parent, I think we do enough of that, because kids needs to learn what is ok and what isn’t. But I love that he’s learning, and makes choices based on things we’ve taught him.

As I said, he was up for about two hours before he started “drunk crawling,” as we call it. Just knocking into stuff and losing his footing. He was completely tired. So he went down at 2:45pm and I didn’t see him again until about 6:30. No, I don’t know what made him this way. Yes, I would tell you if I did. Wait – no, I wouldn’t. I would bottle it and make millions.

So for the rest of the day, I got to be my hermit self. I crocheted and finished the project I was hoping to finish. I played Minesweeper and beat some of my old records. I ate strawberries and drank coffee. I watched court tv. I played with my make up. I know that last one might sound like it doesn’t fit with the rest, but I’m enjoying playing with new colors and looks with my new hair. Plus, a woman knows that it can feel really nice to be made up, even if we’re just staying home. Right? Anyone?

Brady brought Subway for supper, which we do once a week. I LOVE Subway day! Yesterday was all around great! I’m sooo tempted to have another hermit day, but I think a few things should get done. I don’t know if I’ll do them, but it seems like something I should write on here so people don’t completely judge me, haha! Ok, let’s say…one load in the dishwasher for sure. It won’t even dent the dishes in my kitchen but its a start. Aaand…I want to make a few meals to keep and freeze, so maybe I’ll get one in the crock pot. And sweep the floors that are covered with Cheerios. And attach buttons to the slipper orders I have. Yup, that sounds like enough.

Even hermits have to clean up once in a while.