Ahhhh, Saturday. We were up a lot last night because of strong thunderstorms, but Ms. Lily slept right through it, and didn’t make any noise until we went in to her room at 7.45 AM!!! Amazing. I actually feel sort of rested. It’s an unusual sensation lately. We took Lily out for breakfast this morning and headed out to Babies R Us - what a racket that store is, but they have so much cool stuff. I ended up with mostly useful things and one devil-horns headband with red fluffy feathers. It will be cute at Halloween, but appropriate all year round. I also caved to social pressure and bought her a pair of purple corduroy “Keds” - hello, she doesn’t walk! But they do look exceptionally fashionable on her. Even Mike couldn’t resist. After morning nap we headed to Lowe’s and $100 later we were out of there, sweating and loaded ornamental grasses, 4 boxwoods, 2 butterfly bushes, two toilet seats, one outdoor light and 2 indoor lights. We went there for a halogen bulb. Notice that was not listed. Typical Lowe’s trip.

Lily can now ride in the cart and entertains herself by playing with her toes and playing peek-a-boo with various strangers and sometimes her parents. Doesn’t bother me - as long as she’s happy and smiling. We got her home, fed her, and she is sleeping now. Mom and I drooled over furniture we can’t buy at American Signature and returned to find both of our husbands sweating and toiling in the backyard, planting all the crap we bought at Lowe’s.

Tonight is date-night - we’re going to Seabiscuit. A night movie! Amazing. I’m not sure either of us will be able to stay up until 10, but we’ll give it our best shot.