Smiles

  I woke up a few hours ago.  Turning to my right to see Steve lying next to me fast asleep with the t.v. blaring.  I had no idea what time it was but I knew it meant I was in for a long night.  Now, here I am watching one of those fabulous LMN movies.

But I'm thankful for these ridiculous 2 hour distractions.  They occupy my mind with simpler things.


If my cycle comes as planned, in somewhere around the next ten days, Steve and I are going to be back in the game.  We've had the past couple weeks to let it all settle down. And I feel like things are making more sense.  Proving to me that if you let time do its thing,
it does pay off.


Right now, at this very moment, I don't feel like focusing on the deep and trying.
That will be here before we know it.
  Right now, I'm going to take it easy and smile at all I have to be thankful for.

Like...

A relaxing night on the deck with Steve, watching the sun set with a cold drink.
So relaxed, that we fell asleep at 9.

Friends who live a few houses away

who know how to cook a mean breakfast.

Sneaking in a breezy and refreshingly cool hour outside before the rain hits.

with this handsome guy and his mama.

Dog sitting sweetheart, Roscoe, and having a little doggy date with Sketchy and Rory.

"AHHHHHHHHHHHH!" (I feel ya, Mr.)

kisses.

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A run/walk with mom...the first one this summer.  I paced myself.  A lot of walking.  A little running. 

taking a break, watching the hulkinator...

That would be my mom...she's got a set of guns on her.  Don't mess with Debbie.

Hours passed and our feet were still moving almost as fast as our mouths were chattering.

  A walk through town...a stop here to freshen up our sweaty selves...a couple cups of iced coffee...

and we headed back to my mom's.

A nice surprise after an uplifting day together...9 and a half miles complete.

Healthy grub prepared by my mom.

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Getting to see this girl again after our date on Saturday.

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Finding Mr. Chibbs comfy in one of his new favorite spots.

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Visiting Kelly and her babes.

Watching Miss Chloe, the munchkin of good cheer, root through my purse full of crap, hoping to find my phone.

"Ahh, so this is what Mimi has all over her face."

I could hold Daxon all day.

He's a burrito filled with love.

Sometimes, you have to cry...

Until you...

Smile (okay, he was really on the verge of crying here, but just go with it.)

happy sweet potato head <3

And with that, I will say good night.  Err, good morning.

I will be back after the weekend...preparing for what's to come...anticipating deep and familiar emotions...holding onto hope...and remembering to smile.

Early Mornin' Lovin',