Ordinary days

I find as a new mom that sometimes I can get a little lonely. So to combat this I have occupied many of my days with going to "mom's groups", walking with other moms, hanging out with friends. But you know, sometimes I find the week flies by and I haven't had much "slow time" with just me and Sam. Just an ordinary day, with no errands to run and nowhere I have to be.

Today is one of those days. I woke up, had a muffin and some orange juice. Then I went in to feed Sam and was greeted with his sweet smile. He did a little body wiggle as if to say "I'm so glad to see you, thanks for thinking of me". He gave me another little smile and then began to cry, as is per normal when he first wakes up in the morning: hungry. He ate, I changed his diaper, and then we began our daily routine. Play on the blankets on the ground with his favorite toys while mommy ate the rest of her breakfast (sitting on the ground with him!). Sit in his bumbo and play with the rings while mommy did some work at the table. Take a nap. Eat. Play. Repeat.

You'd think the predictability of these ordinary days would drive a person crazy. But every smile, every giggle, every discovery is fresh. And I think I might just like these "ordinary" days best. :)