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Filed under: Katherine — Christy at 9:52 pm on Saturday, April 21, 2007

This is the number of hours between daytime nursings today-an all time record for me and Katherine. I went to the women’s retreat at my church only I did not spend the night at the hotel because of Katherine and nursing. But, I left the house at 8 am and returned at 4:30. Only when I got home, Katherine, Sam and Hooligan were all gone. I called Sam and they had gone to White Rock for a walk. So, I went and joined them. It was a beautiful day. I was really wishing I had my camera. We saw all kinds if interesting wildlife - ducks, cranes and the coolest ever caterpillars. Katherine fell asleep on the way home and slept for over 2 and a half hours! She woke up at 8:30 and I fed her a regular dinner and we played for awhile before she finally wanted to nurse.

Today showed me that we are a lot closer to weaning than I thought - if I want to be. I have mixed thoughts as I enjoyed my day of freedom but kind of had my feelings hurt when she did not need me. (kind of silly I know) I thought that as soon as she saw me she would start to cry. I was glad to see that she was so happy with her daddy all day.

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Comment by Shannon

April 22, 2007 @ 5:35 pm

The stage you are in now is such a bittersweet time. Before being there myself, I NEVER would have expected to have such strong emotions on the matter. (Gosh, you’re making my eyes water just thinking of it now!) Your sacrifices have given Katherine’s body such a great start. Keep enjoying that time with her however long it lasts.

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Comment by Daddy

April 22, 2007 @ 9:40 pm

For one day, I put aside all projects, deadlines, email, magazines, and even tv. We had a long breakfast. Then played in the front yard with Hooligan and some of the kids in the neighborhood. Katherine took a nap; we had lunch. Then we played in the front yard some more. This time she discovered the seed pods that fall from our trees. She laughed when I showed her that the same balls she found on the ground were also hanging on the limbs of the tree! We had a big snack then drove to white rock lake — where Mom’s story picks up. It was the most peaceful and relaxing day I’ve had in a long time. There were a few frustrations along the way, but somehow this Saturday seemed to put a lot of life in perspective. Life is good.

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