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texchanTonight was a good night. It seems, the older I get, the harder it becomes to say those simple words. When did it become like that? When I was a kid, I remember thinking that pretty much every day was a good day. Just, somewhere along the way, I kind of lost that ability. Maybe it's part of growing up. If so, it really sucks.
But that's neither here nor there. Tonight was good, and that's what matters at the moment.
We had some good friends over for dinner: husband, wife, and their son. We met when our kids were in the same preschool class. It was so weird because, from day one, my daughter and their son just homed in on each other. I think they sensed they were kindred spirits or something. Now, they are truly the best of buds. And my hubby and I are close with this couple, too. We have a lot in common with them and always have a good time. Tonight, it was the wife's birthday, so we invited them over.
We cooked out on the grill: burgers, chicken kabobs, sausage, and corn on the cob. We also had deviled eggs and blondie brownies, courtesy of my mom, who is visiting. And, my hubby and I got a little cake for our friend's birthday.
All day today, it was kind of hot and still. Just a mucky, icky day, which is kind of odd as it's still pretty early in spring for us. As the sun started to set, though, the weather turned. It was pleasant with a little breeze, so that we were able to eat outside -- our first dinner outside for the season. And the food was pretty darn good, too!
It's a simple thing: good food, good friends, good conversation, and funny stories all around. And yet, so often, it seems the simplest things are the hardest to find in life. We get busy running around, trying to get from point A to point B. So often, by the time we reach point B, we've already forgotten why it was so darn important to get there. At least, I often feel that way. I miss the times when I could slow down and just LIVE and LOVE my life. Tonight was one of those times. It left me with a happy glow, and I'm grateful for that.
But that's neither here nor there. Tonight was good, and that's what matters at the moment.
We had some good friends over for dinner: husband, wife, and their son. We met when our kids were in the same preschool class. It was so weird because, from day one, my daughter and their son just homed in on each other. I think they sensed they were kindred spirits or something. Now, they are truly the best of buds. And my hubby and I are close with this couple, too. We have a lot in common with them and always have a good time. Tonight, it was the wife's birthday, so we invited them over.
We cooked out on the grill: burgers, chicken kabobs, sausage, and corn on the cob. We also had deviled eggs and blondie brownies, courtesy of my mom, who is visiting. And, my hubby and I got a little cake for our friend's birthday.
All day today, it was kind of hot and still. Just a mucky, icky day, which is kind of odd as it's still pretty early in spring for us. As the sun started to set, though, the weather turned. It was pleasant with a little breeze, so that we were able to eat outside -- our first dinner outside for the season. And the food was pretty darn good, too!
It's a simple thing: good food, good friends, good conversation, and funny stories all around. And yet, so often, it seems the simplest things are the hardest to find in life. We get busy running around, trying to get from point A to point B. So often, by the time we reach point B, we've already forgotten why it was so darn important to get there. At least, I often feel that way. I miss the times when I could slow down and just LIVE and LOVE my life. Tonight was one of those times. It left me with a happy glow, and I'm grateful for that.
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Date: 2009-04-28 06:39 am (UTC)So often, by the time we reach point B, we've already forgotten why it was so darn important to get there.
So very, very true!!!!!!!
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Date: 2009-04-29 12:17 am (UTC)*gloms*