a great start to the week...

And, no, I'm not being sarcastic! It's only 8:50, but it's already been quite a good day. A's back to sleeping through the night so I was able to get a workout in this morning. When she did get up this morning she was a huge cuddle-bunny...content just to snuggle for a few minutes before starting her day. When E got up, she was also in good spirits, and then she pee-peed on the potty. (Sure, it was only a few drops, and I'm pretty sure she filled her Pull-up by the time we got to school...but Rome wasn't built in a day).

But perhaps the best part of this morning was how easy drop-off was. E is usually fine with drop-off...though if she's the first kid in her class, she gets a little clingy. But A has still been pretty bad. She usually cries when I try to put her down. And, though she's fine by the time I check in on her on my way out the door, it's still pretty heart-wrenching for me.

Today, however, A's "boyfriend" Cooper was there, as was a new toy for the cruising kids that had all sorts of cool balls. I put her down on the floor and she just crawled away from me. I tried to kiss her and say good-bye but she didn't even slow down for that! And then when E walked into her room, one kid ran across the room to hug her shouting "E! E's here!". The rest gathered round and E got to proudly display her new Dora back pack that she got for her birthday. She, too, ran off before I could get my full array of kisses.

Today's my work from home day...no commute, I've got a hot cup of coffee, Internet access and leftover ice cream cake in the house...it's a good day indeed.