Sun Tea + Sunshine

 

Life is windows open, fresh air, sun tea + sunshine. 

Spring has certainly arrived in many ways. I am opening the windows to breathe in fresh air, basking in the sunshine, lingering in warmth of the sun. Flowers are blooming and just like my own gardens, I cannot wait to see what comes up next. 

Life is a Whirlwind

 

Life is a beautiful whirlwind of so many blessings happening. 

Easter is approaching, which puts faith in perspective, and means all the chaos going on in the world has a time limit. Spring is in bloom, so is a new relationship. My daughter is ready to have her baby and I am on standby for that magical phone call as I step in and take my grandbabies during the birth and anxiously wait the arrival and wonder of what my new grandbaby is. I'm already in love and beyond excited to meet and smell and kiss this sweet baby. Many prayers of a safe and healthy delivery are going to a mighty God. The snowbirds arrived home safely and it was just announced yesterday, I have been nominated for Salesperson of the Year 2020, again. I won last year, so I'm betting they give it to someone else this year. I'm just happy being at the top of the list though. Buds are forming on the trees, my flowers are popping, and I am going out of town this weekend with the best guy. I cannot wait to go on this adventure with him. I know he is going to be significant, it's been a beautiful beginning. We have upcoming plans and trips, which is exactly what I want in a partner, someone to share and live a life of adventure with. My hitch has been installed on my new SUV and this girl is ready for biking season. Like I said, life is a beautiful whirlwind. 

Bestie Date Night

 

Blessed is the person with true friendship.

Because the best stories don't start with salad. One of my dearest girlfriends, Charlotte, was coming over, the sun was shining, and I had a coupon for a free pizza and Caramel Apple Cinnamon Pie. Yum! 

The stage was set, Jimmy Buffet tunes filled the air, and it was time to share and laugh. 

In summary... bringing her up to speed with my dating escapades, adventures, and thoughts of each person, as a true bestie she was fully in my sharing. Loving my fun, enjoying all I've experienced, and at the very end after assessing all I poured out, she lovingly said, "It's time to let the others go." 

I agree. 

There is one. 

The one that made me slightly hesitant due to his realness and my complete and utter attraction. He is adventure, the one where I could wake up and say, "let's on on an adventure!" 

He has hiked all over the world. The kind where you have a backpack and hike across countries and the United States. I admire his sense of adventure and his love for nature, because I crave that, too. There is something about a man in nature, that is true to himself as he was created to be. He's funny in a quiet way and we laugh constantly. He has a fabulous hearty laugh and I enjoy him so much.

We have plans and we are talking about the adventures we want to take, together. 

While I have truly enjoyed and appreciate the others for making this season in life so fun, it's time to bid them adieu. 

Memories: On This Day

 

Facebook has a fabulous feature where Memories show daily "On This Day" from years past. I love these! 

This one popped up yesterday, "Lead me not to temptation... I can find the way myself!" 

Some things never change. 

The sun is shining and this girl has the day off!

Game Changer

 

Everyone asks, "How is it going online dating?" I believe most are surprised by my answer, it went surprisingly and shockingly well. Honestly, I met some genuine, great guys! What most surprised me is how ready 1/2 of them are for an exclusive relationship with me, right now. I am standing on the brakes trying to slow them down. 

My date card full, I canceled my account early. I don't have time to date all the guys I am dating now and new messages fill my mailbox every day, so I shut it down. 

I'm exhausted. Dating takes strategic planning and little sleep from late nights, but I have had the best time. Each guy is so totally different from the other and three of them I absolutely adore and enjoy. 

But, there is one. The one I know could be a game-changer. And, he's crazy about me. 

A Pregnancy Milk Bath Photoshoot

 

When she was young, I would do her hair and makeup for school dances, all her special moments, and her wedding day. I love being part of these precious moments of preparation, like she will be for my granddaughter. It's no different when they are adults, married, and babies of their own. 

She is beautiful and I loved she had her pregnancy photoshoot in my home. I am proud of her that she is comfortable in her own skin to embrace this. These photos are a treasure. 

"yOu'Re mElcOmE"

 

I leaned down to kiss her chocolate covered lips from her hot fudge sundae when I said, "Thank you for letting me come over today and play with you!" My sweet Sofia gave me a chocolate covered kiss and said, "yOu'Re mElCoMe!" I love that... you're melcome. 

There she sat in all her 3-year old glory with her Happy Meal + toy + hot fudge sundae + apple juice. It's everything perfect when you're 3. 

We wait until little brother is taking his nap and her & I run to McDonald's for her special treat. Placing our order she said, "i'M sO hUnGrY gRaMmy, mY tUmMy iS gRoWlInG aNd iT sOuNdS lIkE a fRoG!" 

Let's just say, at her saying she is hungry is the magical words to getting ANYTHING she wants. It's like pressing the emergency button in my heart. 

She has food at her house, but we played for a few hours and she was having fun not realizing she was hungry until she smelled McDonalds when we pulled up. 

A frog in her stomach and chocolate lips, I am a fount of grandmomma snuggles & kisses.