Wow, I cannot believe that my last post I was, well, right where I am now! Otis, Happy and I have been in San Diego for just over an (unexpected) month. We are packing up the OB Cottages and set out to live a simpler (and yes, more financially savvy) life in ONE country. Joe and I met in Orlando, Florida for the Surf Expo and had our first 4 days, 3 night vacation together (just us) since the boys were born. It turns out, it wasn't long enough!!!!
I am missing Joe- not feeling particularly insightful at the moment, but wanted to just say hello to my boys (I hope they will someday read this to learn a little history of their lives). Otis and Happy are amazing creatures. I could not ask for a more conducive life to be able to watch their every move in awe, and with front row tickets! I treasure these years with them, I thank Joe for allowing me the unpressed time to have with them and hope that my unfaltering attention will help them to continue to be kind, conscientious people in a world that can offer so much. The trick is to listen to the heat of the earth below you, sway with the winds above you and remember that each day is a gift, not only for you, but for the people who get to see your smiling face and feel your warmth of character.
There is magic in the eyes and words of our new president. Not for just his plans and tactics, but for the fact that despite all that he is expected to maintain, salvage and make better in this WORLD he is EXCITED to be the president. He is looking forward to being the one that wakes up to those challenges for all of us every day.
Motherhood makes me yearn for every person to be a gift for me. Why not smile? Why not think about what a gift it is when someone notices your face and smiles.
Just a smile can change EVERYTHING. Its our way of sharing our energy...
And mom always taught us to share.
