Day...3 Months and a Couple Days

Today we spoiled ourselves...or, more specifically I spoiled us.

We slept in late and then went to lunch at Noodles & Co.  I love that place.  She'd never been there before.  They screwed up and gave our food to someone else, so they gave us free garlic bread and a free cookie - all for her, of course since I couldn't eat any of it.  The food tasted great when we finally did get it.  She's totally a fan now.

Then we went to Barnes & Noble.  The Manga books were on sale so instead of only being able to get one or two, we were able to get three.  I got a couple new little kid books that I look forward to reading to the younger family and friends who visit.  We also used some coupons to get cheese cake...which I think she ate as soon as we got home.

After B&N we came back to our side of town and had our nails done.  She got a manicure while I got a pedicure.  It was so relaxing!  I hadn't stopped to do something girly like that since about September, so it was nice to be pampered a little.

I think we've not been able to do something like this since she got here until now.  Maybe I've been too busy or tired, or she's been too hurt by her situation.  It was nice to see her smile and laugh and enjoy herself (excitedly suggesting we should buy a Barnes & Noble and kick everyone else out so all the books could be ours).  It was a good day.

About a week and a half ago she gave me a beautiful thank you note written on the back of a picture she had drawn for me.  I was tired and sore and cranky (inside) when she gave it to me, but for a while at the very least, it kind of made things worth the additional stress, time, and energy.  Today had a similar effect.