Because Sometimes Things Are Better Than You Remember Them

Utterly, blissfully happy.

Somehow I don't mind the never ending pile of laundry or the length of my to-do list that much now.

It is called laughing yourself silly with an old friend.

It is called having a wonderful, supportive husband who took care of the kids.

It is called surprising people when they least expect it and watching a smile cross their face.

It is called remembering what is really important in life. And I highly, highly recommend it.

Guess Who's 34?

Hub's birthday but the surprise was for us. He decided to take the day off! We had so much fun doing nothing really and cake to top it all off. Happy Birthday!! We love you!!

Happy Birthday, Amanda!!

I remember the day that they brought you home from the hospital, I was more interested in chasing our new kitten around than in you. Twenty six years later, you are still my wee little sis. Happy Birthday!

Oh My, The Excitement!!

In the last few days, I have rediscovered the good stuff in life. Cases in point:

*My good friend, Courtney will be coming to visit soon. I am so excited! Three years, four years- whichever it has been too long!!

*Another good friend, Abe and his wife welcomed a beautiful baby boy into the world on October 20. Congratulations!!

*Unexpectedly wonderful- Hubs will be home from Malaysia tomorrow morning and might be able to take the day off from work. Keep your fingers crossed!!

*I think I have everything under control for the Halloween party at Bailey's school. I am actually really looking forward to it!!

*Sophie can now give "high fives" and kisses. I will have to wait until Hubs gets home to capture it on video.

*Something new is coming to this space soon. Stay tuned......

Highly Recommended

Step one: Leave the kids with someone you trust.

Step two: Sit in a darkened movie theater and hold hands. Fall in love all over again.

Step three: Have a nice lunch at a place where the the napkins aren't paper and the glasses aren't plastic.

Step four: Remember happy daddy plus happy mommy equals happy kids!!

Zippety Do Da!!

OH.MY.GOSH!!!!!!!! Could this day get any better?

For the last few days Bailey has been sleeping in until 7 and this gives me some quiet time with Sophie and time to relax before the day begins. It is so nice not to have to wake up running!!

And now, this, this quiet in the middle of the day that can only mean both of the kids are sleeping. That just about never happens. The icing on the cake? I feel awake enough to enjoy it instead of being sleepy and ending up crawling in bed beside Bailey to catch some ZZZZZssss.

But even better, Hubs and I are talking vacation talk! You know- sand, the sound of the waves crashing, kids laughing, parents happy and relaxed. Only a one day trip, but enough to put a spring in my step and a song humming on my lips.

Wonderful feeling, wonderful day!!