Why?

Why is it that the dentist likes to have conversations with you when your mouth is full of metal tools and spit, and all you can do is respond with 'uh-huh'? Why is it that I keep trying to get a monopoly at mcdonalds when I know my chances for success are slim to none? Why do the box elder bugs swarm the front of my house? Why do people like decorating their houses with dead people, skeletons and blood? Why I am all the sudden obsessed with organizing everything in my house? And since when did I actually start giving myself time to do these things instead of rushing to get it all done ASAP? Why is it so hard to achieve weight loss goals and not other goals? Why is it so hard to do the things I need to do for spiritual growth? Why is it that the things you want, or seem to desire the most, the things you have to wait for so long it hurts? No need to answer my questions, just a few things that have been running from one side of my brain to the other today. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

there and back again...

We left bright and early Friday morning for Colorado to visit John's brother, Ed. Nine hours in the car. Mona slept. We listened to a book on cd. We didn't have many plans for the weekend, no big event or activities. Just relaxing, sleeping, seeing a few sights and eating. And that we did. We stocked up on a few grocery essentials on Friday night after we arrived and come Saturday we only left the house to eat dinner at a local brewery.

Sunday we drove around Colorado Springs - saw the Garden of the gods, a small town called Manitou and the Broadmore. We walked a street or two in Manitou and ate lunch at a small, delicious European bistro.

The plan was to hit the Denver art museum on Monday but little did we know that it is closed on Monday's. At least we 'saw' it. Instead we toured REI and the container store (of which I will be purchasing things from one day when I am ready to organize like mad!).

The boys played way too many hours of video games, which produced a surprising amount of good conversations. I taught myself how to crochet and am excited about my new skill. As we drove home yesterday morning we watched the sun rise over the flat horizon. I prefer it that way. It looks more like a sunset and is much more majestic than rising over the mountains. At least that is my opinion.

We had a fun time and are looking forward to going back soon. Hopefully when Liz can be there too. They have a beautiful home and we are so grateful for their hospitality and generosity.

Random is about all I can do these days...

Rain. Windows open. Breeze blowing. Cat sleeping. Candle burning. Mona running around like mad. Which one of these things is not like the others? I should be making cookies right now to take to my parents house, but I just can't quite work myself into it. They are better warm out of the oven, right? I will just make them when I get there (and the rolls too)! I know I have said it enough times to warrant annoyance, but having a puppy is hard. I find myself riding an emotional roller coaster most days - happy, frustrated, tired, excited, fuming, happy, happy, frustrated....over and over again. The puppy stage cannot pass fast enough! And to top it off, the cat has decided that she wants to join in the fun. Well, it's more like she is mad she's not getting enough attention and decided to pee on the dog's bed. Grrr. This better not become a thing. Mona is now sitting beside me on the couch chewing a bone. Yay. (and I say that with most enthusiasm. I enjoy these moments the best. I love her. She really is a good puppy compared to others I have heard stories about. Let's just say that sometimes I am struggling to love her abundantly!) We are heading to Colorado this weekend to visit John's brother. I have been looking forward to this for quite a while. Long drive with my husband, time to catch up and chat. New city, new scenery. Time to relax. I just have to say...God gave me one good man. He knows me, he finishes my sentences, he quotes my responses to most things (which can be a bit convicting and funny at the same time), he evens me out when I'm riding the coaster, he makes smile and blush and still gives me butterflies when he holds my hand. I am overwhelmed with his love.