Walmart (we went to Walmart instead of Toys R Us since I wanted to pick up cold medication for Matt, who caught my cold) went well yesterday although I realize that Maddy's now at the age that I can't wander taking my time through the toy section anymore. I'm glad we were planning on buying her something!! She really enjoyed picking out a doll although I basically picked it out and let her hold the box. You know, the Walmart brand toys (and Kmart too) are really a good deal for pretty decent toys. I bought her a doll set that came with a stroller and a lot of accessories for $20. Of course, we had to buy the disappearing juice and milk bottles too. I also bought her a mini red-devil broom/dustpan set.
I was DONE last night though, by 7:00 pm. It seems like by about 5pm Maddy's done with me, I need to cook dinner, eat fast, clean up dinner, play with Maddy again while Matt works on basement stuff, then clean up toys, bath and bed. It's not like I make the most amazing and time consuming dinners, either. Last night it was a salad, fried eggplant, ready made ravioli and pasta sauce. The eggplant was frozen from BJs (really good, by the way). But it's not that consuming or takes that long. But yes, Maddy went to bed and Matt offered to let me get out of the house for coffee but I wasn't up for it. I just crawled into PJs, grabbed three magazines and my iPod and got into bed myself. I read for two hours. But the big push is dinner and the rest of the evening. Most nights, I can handle it fine, but last night, I was just done after she was in bed.
Working out really helps my attitude and emotions though. I see it keeps me on an even keel. And that helps.
OK, well, Maddy want to read! Gotta go!
Tea of the day: Gloria Jeans Cinnamon Spice
WO of the day: Will be 30 minutes elliptical during Maddy's nap. We'll try for two today. She could still use the rest.
I did come back downstairs to email a bit, but other than that, I was in bed.