Old soul? Maybe.

Finally, a moment to sit and write, to sit and reflect.

It has been over a week since I've written so when I say it is no joke; time if flying by, you know I'm serious. I'm shocked at how fast a year has flown by. In less than a month we will be celebrating Edee's first birthday and a couple days later our 2 year wedding anniversary. I feel like an old soul when I reflect on how much time flies. My grandpa always says, "cherish the moments because before you know it you'll be as old as me." And I do. I cherish every single one of them. But, no matter how much I try to take in each second days quickly turn into weeks, weeks to months.

We have been taking advantage of every day. I can finally say we are looking at houses! The journey has just begun and I know finding a house to make a home will not be an easy task. So, we have promised to take our time and not try to purchase the first beautiful house we fall in love with. We know it will happen and when it does the place we buy will be just right for our family.

M is officially a 3rd grader and loving it. She's even so grown up it's not cool to wave at your step-mom when you hop off the bus. That's okay. I know she is loving her new school. She told me yesterday she has 30 friends. When I shockingly said, "30??" She said, "Yeah my WHOLE class!" Her positivity is remarkable!

E is back to being ALL over the place! She's had a cold for the passed week, which is one of the reasons I haven't found time to write sooner. She wanted nothing more than to cuddle with mama and rock in the rocking chair. I hate to see her not playing or chattering along but I love the snuggling and cuddle time. This Momma might be able to regain some of her sanity, before all is lost because I think the worst (of her cold) is over. Luckily.

R and I have found a couple late night hours to delve into some deep conversation. It's seriously better than a chic flick and ice cream! I'd rather sit and talk with him than do anything else in the world, well accept cuddle with Edee. *wink* We thrive in our conversations, well...once we get passed the sticky stuff (playing defense) the words just continue to flow. When all is said and done our late night chats make me feel accomplished, appreciated and inspired. They are rather rewarding too. We can come back to square one, refocus and move forwarding. Remembering we are on the same team and have the same goal sets us up for another week geared for success.

So cheers to another week. I hope to find more time to keep you posted on what's happening on The (not so) Plain Side.

Keep Loving.