{Happy Valentine's Day!}

Major changes for the weekend I had planned.

Rascal Flatts.

The DoubleTree in LR.

Our plans tend to change so much, we adapt well to going

with the flow.  I'm not sure plans should even be in our vocabulary.

So yesterday,  after working all day, I made a mad dash home to

change and take care of the dogs, make certain the boys were

taken care of.  Then we made a mad dash back to Fort Smith 

and met up with {or crashed, perhaps}  friends to go

see The Vow. 

I kind-of, sort-of knew the story line.   I knew was there was an 

accident and she lost her memory. That was pretty much it.  I
didn't know that  the accident was an erie depiction of Scott's accident in
SOOO many ways. I didn't know the story line would be about TBI's.  It
allowed a very small glimpse into that world. Our world. 

Well, new world of eight years

this past week.   It was quite the shock on how similar everything was to our
real  life in so many ways.  Not all aspects were the same, some better, some
worse believe it or not. I was surprised Scott was able to sit through it, I
panicked a bit at the accident seen.  He shut his eyes alot.  It reminded me
so much of our early, horrific days after the accident.  It was a bit
surreal seeing the role reversal play out on the screen. I think we both walked
away with a fresh perspective.  We talked about things in the movie that

most people likely would not pick up on. 

Besides being with friends, my very favorite part of the night was...

{gasp} holding hands.  There were "new couples" around us and

I remember those early days when our hands would just touch and 

the electric current would pass through.  Well, as I sat there

holding a very familiar hand.... I didn't miss those jolts but instead settled

in and appreciated {very much appreciated} the contentment in it. 

I wouldn't trade that any day for a jolt. 

Addendum:  I have to be perfectly honest here.  Holding hands
versus the choclate molten lava cake at Chili's later....hmmmm....
I'll go with the hand holding. ;)

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!!

Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth.  Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away. 1 Cor 13:4-8

{a girl can dream}

after the horrible and crazy week I've had.

A week I've spent pretty much away from my home as

I agreed to work on a production project at the law

firm......unknowingly that it would be as big of a deal

as it is.  It's just been very hard.  Leaving to the office

the moment I drop the boys off, still trying to manage

the MD appts, arriving back at home anywhere between

8-10 pm at night.  Let's just say I've been a bucket

of tears this week between my chicken incident and the

fact that my littilest man is not coping well with me being

gone so much.  But, neither is his mommy to be honest. 

So, during my hours and hours with these medical

records, I started daydreaming of a beautiful

drive and a table for two in the corner.  

Let's throw in some breathtaking views while

we're at it.  A roaring fire on a cold, cold night. 

Good conversation, laughs and food. 

You know, like the good old days???

Well, a girl can dream or she can do something about it.

This girl chose not to succumb to the utter exhaustion she

was feeling and go ahead with that January date

sitting in that envelope.   The moment I got off work 

{early, yay!} at 5 yesterday.  I filled the tank with gas

and raced home to pack an overnight bag and we

headed out {sporting my new-do, thanks Amber!}. 

The boys were enjoying steak and lots

of movie time with their mimi and poppy. 

So, we did enjoy the beautiful drive, albeit in the dark. 

A quiet table for two since we arrived for dinner at 

8 pm and the dining room was dwindling.   We looked

out over the mountain of the lodge at all of the twinkling

lights below and above.   Felt the warmth of the beautiful

fireplaces.  And, had that good conversation,

good laughs and good food.    A night without

taking the puppies out, doing any homework {for

the boys or me}, staring brain-dead at the television,

or folding laundry.

 

It was wonderful. And, we are back at home already

as it is a busy weekend for us.  But, the boys are playing

outside, I am listening to great music, watching

the puppies play and daydreaming about our

 February Date Night.   Completely refreshed.

Operation:  Date Night, a definite success!! 

I love you honey, thanks for smiling at the mess I am! :)

{date night with the boys}

At least we had an evening when we were all well.  With them both being 

sick all week, I didn't think we had much of a chance to be able to go, but, Evan's

fever broke in time, so we went for it.

Although I rushed around and was actually late in getting us there, a sweet lady next to me conversed during a break asking how old the boys were, chatted with them, etc.  She then leaned over to me and told me both of her children were now grown and she

loved seeing my boys there as it reminded her of the countless concerts she took

them to through the years.   She reminded me that it does get chaotic, but that it

really is an investment. Such nice words!  And, since I've woke up feeling

miserable this morning....I'm so glad we were able to get out an enjoy it together. 

Jeremy Camp was wonderful, so talented and truly has a heart for God.  I've had a song

 of his as my ring tone forever.  I hope our area continues to get great concerts.  It was

definitely worth our little bit of chaos to get there.

Had a great time with my boys as it was our Valentine's date.  Savoring these sweet years!!!

Happy Valentine's Day to two of my greatest loves!  I hope you remember tonight well and not just the part of us running through the snow for what seemed like miles..........particularly, of me in black high heel leather boots.  Probably not the best
choice, let's just say I didn't plan well for the parking overflow.  
No bones were broken, and I think you both filled your quota for
laughing at your mom! 

Love you with all of my heart!!