It has been hard enough to find the time to spend with anyone. Our lives are full. Yet today turned out to be a day full of my friends. It started with a breakfast at Compton's. Jenne and Greta met me and the kids for some giggles and pancakes. I can't believe how big they are all getting. Our outing was extended as we headed to Target. I will take them any way I can get them!
Next, I received a text from Tina asking if we could get the kids together. So we ran over before the skies opened up and enjoyed a few hours with our other girls. Tina created a loft space in the garage complete with fresh canvases, paintbrushes and an assortment of paints. We caught up on life while the kids listened to songs in between booms of thunder. Some beautiful artwork was created and the kids can't wait to do it again. I'm sort of glad the rains came...it made for a cool little vibe.
Tonight was the MudWorks party to celebrate the Grand Opening! I caught up with my girl Leigh Ann and giggled with my other minions. It was a lovely evening for a family that deserves much love and success!
Life can be busy. Mine has been challenging lately as well. I find myself floating sometimes and in need of the tethers of friendship. I love to spend time with the women I have found to be such great blessings in my life. They keep me grounded. They make me laugh. They are the "sisters" I've always wanted. I miss them. We are far from the days when we could shop for hours or go out drinking and dancing. Now we find little pockets of time for coffee or a movie. We schedule things around our kids' events. We are there for the big moments...we wouldn't miss them for the world. Someday it will all balance. Sometimes when I see an older group of women sitting in a diner laughing and talking I think of us and how we will be. Our hair will have some grey and our faces will have lines but we will have decades of friendship between us. Life has thrown us plenty...and we haven't gone anywhere yet...so I think it's safe to say we are stuck with each other and I wouldn't want it any other way!
(PS...Sandi, I haven't forgotten about you! We'll do something soon I promise!!!)
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