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Year Three, Day 319: My New Favorite Activity

'Twas a sleepy day today. I got up super early, hooped before the sun rose and hopped on the bus to the Max station. I grabbed a cup of hot green tea at the Gateway Transit Center to keep myself awake.

I had Baby Gracie duty while her mom went to a meeting. Gracie has a little cold. She was also sleepy. After we read books, did some tummy time and I fed her a bottle, she put her head on my shoulder and promptly fell asleep. She was so sweet with her head on my shoulder. But I was tired too. I was thinking a nap sounded good!

So I slowly got up and tiptoe to her crib, slowly and gently laying her down. I covered her with a blanket and slowly tiptoe back to the rocking chair. No sooner had I gotten comfortable, when I heard her yelp. I sighed and picked her up, patted her back and put her over my shoulder. 

So precious to hold a sleeping baby. I decided to cherish the moment.

My daughter came home shortly afterwards with a cheeseburger on a gluten free bun for my lunch. 

She is a little sick too. So we ate at home and chatted. Baby Gracie woke up and wanted to nurse. I asked my daughter if she would mind if I shut my eyes for a bit. She said that was fine. She was done with work and had no plans other than relaxing. 

I closed my eyes and promptly passed out! I woke with a start about an hour later.

My daughter and Baby Gracie were looking at me with amusement. 

I am told I snore.

But that nap was divine. I would like to take more of those!

I headed back to Portland shortly after. I had a good, productive piano practice and now am headed to bed.

It must be a sign of age. My favorite activity is now sleeping. Finally food has been demoted!

On that note, I wish you a lovely evening.

Talk to you tomorrow!

Love,

Zita


P.S. Here is today's hooping video. Day 273!


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