Change is good

I do apologize to my faithful readers... I know it has been a while...

It has been an amazing Summer in that I made up my mind to enjoy every single day of this lovely weather. I have been going to the beach as often as I can, basking in the sunshine and enjoying the gentle roar of the ocean. I have been cleaning the house less and reading more. This is a major change for me, but I figured it was about time I re-prioritized my life.

I am not sure if it was the fire.... or Allison moving back home.... or watching Mr. Wonderful turn 60 - but I know I have changed this year. Change is good.

I am in touch with more family members on a regular basis (you gotta love texting, email and facebook!!) I formed a book club with my twin 10 yr old cousins! This simple little task has brought us close even though there are 100 miles between us! I play scrabble (on my phone) with several 'out-of state' cousins everyday. I am watching one of my "newest" cousins grown up with a new picture everyday - thanks to my iPhone as well!

Allison and I took an impromptu trip to Florida just to visit my sister. It was wonderful just relaxing in her pool each day and sitting around the table each evening re-connecting. There was something magical about that weekend...

We spent an extended weekend in my Aunt's house in NJ - where I spent all my Summers growing up. All 8 of us slept in a teeny tiny house with one bathroom. This was the kids' idea of how we should spend Mr. W's 60th birthday!! Happy to say that these kids did not miss a beat all weekend long; they laughed and partied and we made wonderful memories. I am sure the police officer who showed up on Saturday night will remember us fondly, as well!!

I am paying more attention to my friends - making more time for "Girls' Night Out" - even if we are all home by 8:00pm!! This is always a successful therapy session for all of us.

I am buying fresh flowers to put in the vase for me to see as I enter the house each day. I am using the 'good' wine glasses all the time. I have finally tossed the frayed towels in the linen closet and spent a couple bucks to buy new ones.

The biggest and best change of all..... I have convinced Mr. Wonderful that when we get an invitation to go somewhere we should ALWAYS accept if possible. Life is too short.... and getting shorter every day...