Hmmm. I just sat here for over 5 minutes thinking about what to write. There were no crazy events or big dramas today. Yet as I recounted the day I noticed a familiar thread - the beauty of family. It began with my train ride to school and work with my 10 year old daughter Annabelle. She shared her earbuds with me and had me listening to the Party Rock Anthem song the entire ride. She kept making her cuts little faces and movements to the beats. (although maybe I listened a little too long cuz I couldn't get that song out of my head all day!) Then my boyfriend Daniel came and took me to lunch. It was delicious, with good company, and a nice break from the boring work day - and best of all I didn't hafta pay for my lunch today!! Then it was back on the train home with Anna. I had to marvel at how mature she has become as she read her book and was completely oblivious to everything around her. Ahhhh they grow so fast! When I got home we decided on meatballs for dinner which Daniel and Amber decided to prepare together. It was a pleasure watching them work together in the kitchen - especially since I didn't hafta cook. Then we all sat together as a family and ate our crunchy- yes we like 'em that way- meatballs and spaghetti and salad. We talked and joked and enjoyed each other conversation. After dinner I smiled as I washed dishes and watched my girls huddled on the couch watching tv and laughing together. When it was time, I tucked Anna in and prayed with her as we do most nights. Then it was time for Jeopardy! with Amber. My mom would be proud that we record and watch it just like she used to. It was her favorite show and heaven forbid if you so much as coughed or sneezed while it was on. That was almost cause for a beat-down! ( and hey, what's up with the exclamation point on the end of the Jeopardy! title? Isn't that poor punctuation? ) And now here I sit, with Amber on my side reading, Annabelle asleep, Daniel chatting with Amber, the cats laying around, and everyone happy and content. No drama, no thrills and excitement, nothing funny or ridiculous to blog about, yet this simple and beautiful life I have is truly what happiness is all about. It's my blog about my life and I wouldn't change this simple beauty for all the excitement in the world. Ok time to go cuddle with my honey. Sweet dreams and goodnite.
Xoxo
- me
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