There are certain joys in life, simple joys, that are irreplaceable. For me, coffee is the first thing I seek every morning, and it is truly the perfect start to every day...in my opinion.
I am often, almost always, up before the sunrise, so that too, makes me happy. Pandora on the way to work, the simple routine of telling those closest to me I love them every day, playing with Froggie and having him curl up on my lap, dancing with Brian--anywhere, anytime--taking a walk while holding hands, flipping through a magazine while watching a movie, indulging in Ben and Jerry's or too many Oreos. Church on Sundays, followed by brunch. Sitting by the pool, running on the Katy Trail, or walking through Home Depot planning our "home improvement" projects.
Life is full of little moments, every day has thousands of them. And sometimes we spend so much time waiting for the big ones, the little ones pass us by. That, to me, is not living. I want to enjoy every day, to be content where I'm at, doing what I'm doing, and loving my Fiance, Family, Friends, & Frog.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Dear Saffryn...
The day is quickly approaching where your life will change forever, for better. Soon you will be a big sister; one of the best roles in family there is!
You will teach your little brother how to play, and he will teach you how to share. You will tell him all about life as a big kid, and he will tell you how much he loves you. You will try and get him to keep up somedays, while others you will try and leave him behind…but all the while he will be waiting for you, always looking up to you.
Being a big sister means taking care of your younger brother. Being his closest ally, strongest defender, and biggest believer in his dreams. Being a big sister means that you are the first to say you are sorry after fights, the last to leave when he needs you, and the only older sister he will ever have. Junior will love you, adore you, and want to be just like you!
It is a big job, a great job, and one I know you will love. You will be an amazing older sister, after all, you are an amazing little girl. Somedays he will make you laugh, and others he may make you cry, but he will always be your brother; your buddy.
Congratulations on your new role, Sweet Saffryn, and from one big sis to another--have fun!!!
Love,
Aunt Becky
You will teach your little brother how to play, and he will teach you how to share. You will tell him all about life as a big kid, and he will tell you how much he loves you. You will try and get him to keep up somedays, while others you will try and leave him behind…but all the while he will be waiting for you, always looking up to you.
Being a big sister means taking care of your younger brother. Being his closest ally, strongest defender, and biggest believer in his dreams. Being a big sister means that you are the first to say you are sorry after fights, the last to leave when he needs you, and the only older sister he will ever have. Junior will love you, adore you, and want to be just like you!
It is a big job, a great job, and one I know you will love. You will be an amazing older sister, after all, you are an amazing little girl. Somedays he will make you laugh, and others he may make you cry, but he will always be your brother; your buddy.
Congratulations on your new role, Sweet Saffryn, and from one big sis to another--have fun!!!
Love,
Aunt Becky
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Breakfast with Tiffany's
In the midst of browsing jewelers for Brian's wedding band I stumbled across Tiffany's. Oh my. The epicenter of all things fabulous, all things Audrey. While I should just move on with my day and forget about those iconically eggshell blue little boxes with fun surprises inside, I don't. I sip my coffee and have my "breakfast with Tiffany's".
While I can't say I resemble Audrey in any way but our taste in jewelry (she looks regal here…and I have my gym clothes on and my dog sitting in my lap), it is a nice moment in time, being the epitome of a girly-girl. Now back to the original intent of my "window-shopping", I am going to buy my fiance's ring and I cannot wait to give it to him!
Monday, April 11, 2011
Priorities, Priorities
Priorities are like armpits, everybody has them. Friends, family, work, faith, sleep, shopping, cleaning, working out, reading, traveling, cooking….
The question is, what are mine? The older I get, the more time is of the essence. I only have so long to do the things I have to do during the day, let alone the things I'd like to do. I am constantly making to-do lists, and constantly failing to complete them. For me, one of my priorities is relationships. I would much rather hang out with Brian than clean my house. I would rather grab drinks with friends than do the laundry, and I would rather call my mom than work on bills, paperwork, etc.
But that is the thing about priorities, its not only about what you want to do. The laundry is ceaselessly piling up (even as I write), Froggie's toys and shed hair adorn my rug and floor, and the dishes are still on the table waiting to be cleared and cleaned. Hello, Real World.
I need to take a deep breath and consider what is important. No, dirty laundry and dishes are not the end of the world, but I do need to take care of what I have. Yes, relationships are important, but if I sacrifice my sleep, too much of my alone time, or even my health, how good of a friend, family member, or fiance am I?
One of the reasons I have taken up guitar (it's on my to do list to go practice, haha), is because it is a new hobby, a new challenge just for me. It's a break from everything, and I can spend as much or as little time on it. When I get overwhelmed, I can go strum a song or two, clear my head, and get back on task.
Don't get me wrong, I am enjoying my time…I just have to be more careful how to spend it. Time, much like my bank account, is budgeted, and I need to be wise with it.
Now I must go tackle the dishes, and just laugh at the fact that 24 hours will never be enough. Happy Prioritizing!
The question is, what are mine? The older I get, the more time is of the essence. I only have so long to do the things I have to do during the day, let alone the things I'd like to do. I am constantly making to-do lists, and constantly failing to complete them. For me, one of my priorities is relationships. I would much rather hang out with Brian than clean my house. I would rather grab drinks with friends than do the laundry, and I would rather call my mom than work on bills, paperwork, etc.
But that is the thing about priorities, its not only about what you want to do. The laundry is ceaselessly piling up (even as I write), Froggie's toys and shed hair adorn my rug and floor, and the dishes are still on the table waiting to be cleared and cleaned. Hello, Real World.
I need to take a deep breath and consider what is important. No, dirty laundry and dishes are not the end of the world, but I do need to take care of what I have. Yes, relationships are important, but if I sacrifice my sleep, too much of my alone time, or even my health, how good of a friend, family member, or fiance am I?
One of the reasons I have taken up guitar (it's on my to do list to go practice, haha), is because it is a new hobby, a new challenge just for me. It's a break from everything, and I can spend as much or as little time on it. When I get overwhelmed, I can go strum a song or two, clear my head, and get back on task.
Don't get me wrong, I am enjoying my time…I just have to be more careful how to spend it. Time, much like my bank account, is budgeted, and I need to be wise with it.
Now I must go tackle the dishes, and just laugh at the fact that 24 hours will never be enough. Happy Prioritizing!
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