The Little Things

What with the impending big 3-0 in February and marriage in April, I've spent a lot of time thing about the big picture and the future, things such as finances, child-rearing, wedding planning, etc, etc. And as much fun as it is to focus on these big, wonderful, once-in-a-lifetime exciting things, it will always be the little things that get me.

Take this Monday, for example. I had accidentally left my checkbook at B's house, and I needed it to pay a deposit to the DJ. B was going out of town to Dallas, but on his way to the airport, he dropped my checkbook by my office...along with an Oreo milkshake from Cookout. That little act of thoughtfulness completely made my day. Oh, and I found out today he gets to come home earlier than expected tomorrow - tiny change, huge win.

All along, I had planned to reveal to you my "B is out of town" secret meal in a blog post tonight, but then my daddy called, and he was coming through town on his way to Georgia on business. He asked if I wanted to have dinner. He stopped for a "quick bite" that turned into at least an hour. It was just the nicest thing to be able to hang out with my dad, even for such a brief time. I love y'all and all, but my evening was way better spent with my daddy. No offense.

And I began my day today by walking Luna at 7:00 a.m. in 28-degree weather. Now, I love cold weather, but that was a bit much (mostly it was just too early, but...). Even so, I'm so grateful for my silly, funny girl. I love snuggling with her and getting puppy kisses. Here she is going to town on peanut butter frozen in her Kong bone.

My point? I'm not entirely sure there is one. Just that I'm very grateful today, and for little, ordinary things. Extraordinary is good and all, but never let anyone tell you that "ordinary" isn't worthwhile. It totally is. :)