Sleepless in the cities

I'm running on an average of 5 hours a night for the past few. And not because I can't sleep (had problems with that previously), but because I have no time to. That's what it feels like anyway. Work, work, fun, fun, fun... so is the life of a young woman I guess. I live on coffee, and power naps. And fun energizes me too.

Mark is leaving for WY this week, and the only good thing about him being gone is that I'll get more sleep. I'm hoping, anyway.

This weekend, we rode his motorcycle for the last time, sadly. He sold it a few hours later to have some cash for his summer away. It was the perfect day for a ride, and I could have stayed on much longer.

The rest of the weekend was spent doing flowers for a wedding, attending the wedding, watching Viv dig in to her birthday cupcake, having coffee with Mom and Dad, and playing volleyball.

Mom's Day

I remember when I was young, my mom said that Mother's Day is only one day for moms, while every other day is for kids. I'm not sure if I could see that then, but now I realize how true it is.

My mother is out-of-town today, and I miss her. I left her a note at home, but that's not the same as saying thank you in person. I have to remember to thank her more often for all she does for our family. She has had a tough year, and I admire her strength. I love you, Mom.

Happy 1st Birthday to this little munchkin!

Viv,
I thought you were going to be a boy. I knew it. I was used to the name your parents had picked for a boy, and I had gotten the cutest little red and black plaid outfit for you to wear. So when Claire called to tell me you were born, I was shocked. Excited, though. I immediately made plans to go to the hospital and visit you and your parents. What a peanut you were: tons of hair and the biggest brown eyes. Like the typical S baby, you resembled a bulldog and Grandpa S. It has been so much fun to watch you grow and change from that tiny bundle into the energetic toddler you are now. May you always stay smiley and resilient, not to mention tenacious :) Happy Birthday Vivian Kay!

MK

Boyfriend. Significant other. The guy in my life. I have hardly blogged about him, but I don't want him to read this and think he's not important because he's not mentioned :) He is important, I was just unsure of how to start tossing his name in.

We've been dating for about 5 weeks now. It started how a bunch of relationships do; he kept talking to me at kyds. At first, I was like whatev, but eventually I couldn't stop thinking about him. My wingwoman Kayla came with me to the guys house a few times so I could chat more with him (and, lets be honest, his friends, because I was a little nervous to talk to just him. Thanks K). One Sunday night, I texted him to ask if anything was going on, and that must have been the push he needed, because for the next two weeks, he kept texting until finally he mentioned the d word. Our first date included a bonfire, a guitar, Mountain Dew, and marshmallows. It lasted late into the night, and I couldn't wait to see him the next night.

Since then, I've been out where he lives most every weekend. This past one, however, we went to the UP. I met the fam. Eek. I was only a little nervous, because my parents and his are pretty good friends, and I had heard many nice things about the whole family. Everything I had heard was true- they were so genuinely kind and fun! Little Ava even asked if I could come to her house sometime :) Mark and I had a blast up there, four wheeling, hanging with his friends and family, jamming on guitar, shooting a 22.... I wouldn't mind going again sometime soon.

He has met my family, and is getting to know my girl friends (they seem to approve). It's been an exciting and crazy five weeks, and I hope it continues.