A better afternoon.

We've completely de-Christmased and Katie and I tore apart the kitchen and living room, cleaning. We threw away bags and bags of *crap* that had just been shoved in cupboards for ages. Vases, ice trays, just tons of stupid stuff that had no place to "be".

Emma had a very contented day playing with new toys and coloring. She's earned a reward of "Strawberry Shortcake" on our new DVD from Amanda and Justin. yay! Oh, I forgot - she sat in the bath for about 70 minutes, playing. She got some new bathtub crayons from Gramma Maxine and had a blast. She washed herself, dried herself and got herself dressed afterwards. See? good day....

I'm off to pull books, Katie and Charlie are here hanging out and we might all watch a movie together later. Life is good.