10 years ago Julie and I were two early 20 somethings on the way home from Vegas after 12 wild hours on New Years Eve. Julie convinced me that she knew a 'short cut.' The grueling and boring 6 hour drive home turned into 9 hours. No doubt we listened to country and some offensive rap the entire way home. Reminiscing about the ridiculous adventures from the night before. Today we have 5 boys between us and the idea of a 'short cut' has new meaning. Like Julie said "In those days we were consumed with how much fun we could have in lieu of sleep and now we can't figure out how to sleep enough!" My impulse is to say... 'those were the days' but I am sure in 10 years I will say that about the stage we are in now. Here is to dear friendships & sleeping babies.
This is a beautiful post, and you are so right! In ten years these will be the "good ol' days".
ReplyDeleteBTW, I found your blog from a tweet your husband put out this morning. He referred to you as his "lovely lady."
welcome back.
ReplyDeleteyou were sorely missed.
So glad to see this here today. Love this story.
ReplyDeleteYour stories always make me happy. Lots of love to you, gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post...yours always make me smile :) Hope all is well with you and your beautiful baby boys!
ReplyDeleteI made an audible "ohhh" when I saw you posted again. I've missed reading your lovely pieces. Thanks for stopping back by! I will look forward to more...perhaps a Halloween costume pic of your sweet kiddos?!
ReplyDeleteSo true!
ReplyDeleteI've thinking of you lately and wondering how you've been.
Would love to catch up soon. Karin
Just catching up on my blogs (I have over 900 posts to read) when I saw that you posted. I instantly clicked on your link. What a treat to see your post! And what a fun memory and quote to share.
ReplyDeleteWishing you sunshine & cheer!
Nice to see you posting! Great pic and classic story. Miss you!
ReplyDeletetrue that! I miss your sweet blog posts and your smiling face. maybe we should have coffee soon?
ReplyDeleteyay! makes me happy to see a new, sweet post from you!
ReplyDeleteHey lady!! So nice to see a post from you (I'm a bit behind!)...hope you and your boys are well and you are having a chance to enjoy the babe :) Miss seeing you around here...xoxo
ReplyDelete"Offensive rap" made me lol! You are too funny Alexis. And as for "these being the days" I agree. My dad likes to remind me that someday I will miss the madness, crying, fighting, and whining. After thinking about it, I think he's right. Hope to see you sometime soon:) xo
ReplyDeleteI know I will think the same thing! It is hard sometimes to slow down enough to take it all in...to really make the time to make sure I really remember all of this. Love you!
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