My People

"That she was seeing with different eyes and making the acquaintance of new conditions in herself that colored and changed her environment, she did not yet suspect." - Kate Chopin, 'The Awakening'

I know I haven't written much lately. 

To be honest, it's a good thing.  Normally means things are smooth sailing.  And I can definitely say right now that smooth sailing fits the bill.

I spent last weekend up in Baltimore with my sister from another mister.  We had a blast.  Went to dinner, talked, drank wine, stayed up late, watched tv, got brow waxes, went to the movies (which I have not done since the FIRST Sherlock Holmes---we are not movie people, for whatever reason), spent time with their friends, and most importantly, got to spend some much needed time with these two:

I haven't seen little Caroline since she was about six months old.  Which means I haven't seen Miss Abs since she was four.  It's hard to believe.  They are growing up so fast and are so much fun.  I got my fill of princesses and pink stuff to last me for a while.  A nice change from boy toys and boy shows. 

But I could not WAIT to get back to the boy stuff.  I missed them like crazy.  BT and T had a great weekend together, just hanging out.  And occasionally, I got a cute picture like this on  my phone during the weekend to let me know I was missed:

So yes, it was great.  It's a cruel shame to live so far from someone you just feel like you can't live without.  But we make do.  C & I often joke about how one day we'll move up there, or they will move down here.  But we both know it's unlikely to ever happen.  Which is fine.  That's why they make skype.  And the phone.  And facebook.  And blogs. 

I can't really give you much drama now.  Things are good right now. 

In fact, they're really just pretty great.  Life goes on, and we move with it. 

On an 'everyday' sort of note, T starts swim lessons next week, BT and I are going to see the Avett Brothers in a few weeks, and we will celebrate our fifth anniversary in April with a trip to the beach, just the two of us. 

On a more personal level, I'm learning to see my daughter in a brilliant pink sunset and not burst into tears.  I'm actually able (most of the time) to talk to someone new and tell them about the year we had without crying.  I'm learning to make decisions and place priorities, and learning to speak my mind openly in the process.  Of course, most who know me know that speaking my mind has rarely been a problem.  But I think now, I'm learning how to do it tactfully, with consideration, and with reason. 

So yes, the drama is at a minimum. Of course, there are balls in the air. There always are. But those are not for here, and not for right now. Those are for talks with parents, late night discussions between me and BT, walks with close friends, and for my circle of people.


And what wonderful people they are....