Today started out slow….I stayed in bed a few minutes longer then normal and than jumped back in for a few more. Luxury. I could hear the rain sprinkling on the leaves through the screened windows in the kitchen as I prepped for the day. It was still dark…with soft light peaking through the darkness. The boys lost in deep sleep. Coffee in my mug and Pandora playing quietly. Riley and Adler go back to school today. I have no idea how summer got away on us so fast. Adler is going into first grade. Riley into second grade. Backpacks, sneakers, packed lunches, and homework….eeeee, here we go! After a busy last week, the quietness and the opportunity to stay in my comfy sweats this morning, feels like a spa day to my soul. Days tumble by…..faster and faster it seems. I am reminded again, to slow down. And breath. Each day is a gift. I am blessed. Surrounded by a beautiful world. With people that I love and love me in return. At times I forget this and I lose perspective. And little things take on a life of their own and look larger than life. Then I get back to the basics. Touch. Taste. Feel. And remember what I am thankful for.  Today I am thankful for bright, red summertime tomatoes. The way Corde runs to me with open arms with a huge hug. Rain. Starbucks. My little sister’s pre-wedding glow. Friends that solve life with me over salty fries and coffee. The scent of Andrew’s cologne. Majitos and limes. ;) Adler’s quirky sense of humor. Garden cucumbers. My front porch. Sparkle nail polish. Family. An approaching long AND free weekend.

Instagram and cheeeesy grins….

So…hello Monday….I am happy to see you! :)