No dress rehearsal.

Life speads by so quickly. I'm only almost 25 and I already feel this way. Isn't it usually grown ups that say that? Oh wait, I am a grown up. Or struggling to be one atleast.

However, it's the first statement that is important. It's the reason why I decided to make notes of important moments that I want to cherish and remember for a long while. I'm also going to log moments so that I can refer back to them for sharing.

Some time last week Ryan, Maddi and I we're riding in the car, I took back seat as to let maddi feel responsible and all grown up (there's that word again). Now that she's tall enough she loves the front seat. And all of a sudden Ryan busts a move to a taylor swift song and Maddi turns and looks at him, then looks at me and smiles as if saying, "what a weirdo." We giggle together. And my heart swells with love for the two of them.

It's the trips to the grocery store when Ryan and his daughter dance in front of the yogurt selection or waking up to Maddi reading the newest book I gifted her. The times Ryan fibs that he just left work and walks through the door 2 minutes later. These are the moments that make it worth getting through the struggles to live life. bonus
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A free moment at work allowed me to jot down a few thoughts:

As each day passes new emotions arise. I'm taken back by the frustration and fear that I might not accomplish all that is on my to do list. But each night I have almost a revelation. I might break down with tears and the whole bit. Yet, in the morning, after reconnecting with Ryan I feel rejuvenated. I feel that these times are forcing us to grow stronger and form a deeper love.

My uncle's favorite saying: "This isn't dress rehearsal." This is the real thing. What an incredible way to look @ life. This is it! Make something of it because there's no second showing of life.

Keep loving. And cherishing.