Notes on a Wednesday

A. So I thought things weren't going to be this busy in mid-July, but I was totally wrong. Awesome. Thanks. But I've accepted that life won't slow down until my kids are 25. Maybe. We all know that I love it anyway, though, so... Oh my goodness! It's just so incredible! I mean, not only are filled with an amount of love you never thought possible, you are ultimately responsible for the development of lives. Their minds are like sponges that you can fill with incredible truths and beautiful stories and images. And you realize that all of these things you started doing while they were still in utero--like reading to them and singing songs--has only fostered their undeniable enjoyment of reading and dancing. It's just this amazing journey, and I make sure that I force myself to slow things down so we can appreciate the moments we're in when we're in them. I still can't fall asleep at night unless I check on my children first. And it still melts my heart to see them cuddled up with their favorite blankie (and in Ty's case, a Boppy too!) It's a feeling that's hard to describe sometimes, but if I can try... You know what it's like when you're dating someone, and you get those butterflies when you're about to see them, or even when you're thinking about them while in rush hour traffic? You know how awesome it feels to fall asleep with that person and daydream--or even nightdream--about all of things you'll do with them and where you'll go together? It's just a simple joy that comes from being with someone you love. And if you put the right amount of care into it during the course of a lifetime, that feeling doesn't have to fade away. It's just an excitement and a love so beautiful. And children don't have to change that, even as your relationship may change. I think children can make you fall in love in a different way because they show you another dimension to your lover. Unconditional love--which is the kind a parent should have for their child(ren)--is attractive. And unconditionally loving your child(ren) together bonds you in a whole new way. Mainly though, together, you realize that children redefine happiness.

B. I daydream about the baby a lot. Being a mother, being pregnant, is just absolutely magical.

C. I'm not sure if this is just in my head or what, but I swear that Larry's hormones change right along with mine. When I'm sick and stressed and tired during the beginning of a pregnancy, he's a grumpy bear. When I hit the second trimester high--where everything is beautiful and wonderful--he's totally sweet and adoring. And when I hit the third trimester of waddling and back pain, he's like a live-in superhero, always there to give massages (while sometimes unsuccessfully attempting to play video games with one hand).

D. I always cry at weddings, and we have two coming up! We're really excited for them! It's a great opportunity to not only wish the best for your married friends and celebrate their love, but you generally get to have fun with a lot of your other friends too! There's something so perfect about simply being a guest.

E. I've tried to contain my excitement for this weekend's premiers, but I just can't any longer! I can't wait for Batman! I think I've taped every interview with Christian Bale, Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman. By the way, I got a text from a friend this week that said, "Y do i feel like m.freeman is some1 who should b in your fam?" To which I replied, "I LOVE YOU!" The answer, of course, is because he made the BGBG list of "People Who Don't F Around."

And, also, I'm entirely too excited for "Mamma Mia!" I know that Batman will be the first to get my time and money, but I really need to see MM as well. Maybe I can convince my mom to go with me. "Dancing Queen" is sort of our song together anyway. Also, whenever I talk to Larry about it, he sort of reluctantly agrees and says, "Maybe you should see if any girls want to go." Hmm....anyone want to go see "Mamma Mia!" with me? I mean, it's hard to avoid any movie with Colin Firth, Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan. And, by the way, I love Colin Firth in interviews.

F. I love farmers' markets for summer produce.

G. Have a great day, loves! I'm off to make dinner for the fam!