Goodness, has this day just flown by?!?!!
For that matter, where did June go?
And, heavens, it feels like July is slipping away too.
Why is summer so short and marching season so ridiculously long?
It's not like I totally dread marching season.
No, that's not true. I absolutely dread marching season.
Anyway, that has nothing to do with Gratitude Friday.
This is gonna be fabulously simple. I have a zillion things I could list this week. It seems like every time I turn around I think, oh wow, I am super grateful for that. And that. And that. And, oh yeah, that. But really, this one is at the top of my list.
Today I got to talk to a dear friend. For almost a full hour.
Being brutally honest, I don't have a whole lot of close friends. Moving every three to four years doesn't help. And although we adore our new city, church, small group and women's group, being a stay at home mommy means I am a little isolated. We haven't met a whole lot of couples with kids ours ages.
All that to say, when I do get to talk with a precious friend, I am blissful. A breath of fresh air. When she calls, I am giddy and excited about all the topics we have to cover.
Wish we could talk more often. One day. When babies are not clasped onto our legs like they will simply die because we dared to try and cook dinner.
Y'all know exactly what that's like.
(And can I admit, I pick up Rhys almost every time. He's my last and he's only gonna want to be held for a short time. Not to mention I'll have to give him away to another woman some day. As fast as time in moving, that's gonna be sometime next week.)
I love friends.
Aubrey Kate's list was equally as simple.
1. My Bible
2. My Books
3. My nightlight
Fun because I happen to be grateful for those things too.
I'll leave you with a few pictures from the week. I realize I am totally biased but these kiddos are awesomely cute.
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| THIS is exhausted. Didn't even wake up when we moved her back into a more comfortable, fully on the bed position. |
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| We swim. A lot. |
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| It's empty, I swear. |
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| Well, hello, young lady. New sparkly slippers caused this pose to happen. Prissy is apparently genetic. |
Yes and yes!! My summer days and months do seem to be just flying, despite being a big and preggo:) Glad you got to have a wonderful conversation with a dear friend, I know just how rare and amazing that is!
ReplyDeleteToo fast! Hate it! And I have one starting kindergarten...you'd think she was going off to college with all the tears I've shed.
ReplyDeleteAnd I think the isolated feeling gets a little better when kids start school...at least I'm hoping. Ella was only in pre-K in the mornings this past year and I really enjoyed being a little involved in things at her school. It helped some with that loneliness, stay-at-home mom thing.