inspiration...

ever have that feeling like life just isn't interesting... well, it's rubish. Somewhere, some part of life is being interesting every moment. And, actually, even if there weren't something amazingly cool happening each moment, which there is, just the incredible mix of all the miscellaneous is interesting. Variety... here's a slice of spice... enjoy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uad17d5hR5s

amazed...

continually, ever amazed... I once had this growth in my uterus. I got it checked out by doctors. One day it caused me a lot of pain, but only for a few hours.... Now, it is a beautiful lady baby that knows her ABC's. She runs around and dances and has a sense of humor totally her own. She came here with it. I am at once totally in love and in awe of this little human. Chloe, next time I will definitely sing with you!

gratefuling...

1. my sweet, sweet man friend, Benzo.

2. my girl faced baby friend, Clover.

3. breath.

4. I'm here.

5. It's now.

Happy Benday!

The man of my dreams... The love of my life... The maker of the seeds that grew into the world in which I now live and love and learn. It's Benny's birthday. What better day to reflect on the kind of guy he is and has been? To Chloë and I, he is our most supportive pillar. He holds us up and protects us and keeps us warm, fed and clothed. He is also so f'ing funny. One of my two best friends... Benny wouldn't want to be blogged about, so I'll make it just short and sweet. He's so good. I am thankful to know him everyday. So, so glad he was born.

lull

there are ups, downs and then these long, straight, flat parts... coasting, cruising.... taking it all in. I will type more about this time once it's been fully processed. Thanks for coming.

yesterday, at the dentist

Thursday started out with the much dreaded trip to Chloes dentist... Things went pretty well and close to what was expected. It was really hard to see her so drugged and I hope it is a really long time, if ever, that I have to see it again. By about one in the afternoon she was pretty much back to normal Chloe Bean. My mom, "Grandma Deb", came up to be with us for the day and, because she didn't want to drive in traffic or the dark, stayed the night. She got a cozy hotel room across from an amazing Italian restaurant. We walked, shopped, dinned and slept. All in all, it was a bad day turned pretty darn sweet. Thanks Mom!

a week in photos...

Today is Wednesday, the first day in more than a week that Benny, Chloe and I are just Benny, Chloe and I. We will miss all the family fun times dearly... AND we will exhale, let the dustsettle and reflect. To bring any readers/viewers up to speed, enjoy a week in photos...