Bella Vida

Do you ever just have one of those days where life is so overwhelmingly beautiful that it actually hurts? It's not perfect, of course, but even the imperfections are beautiful little threads woven into a larger picture, adding character and a bit of the unexpected. And perhaps the imperfect things that aren't beautiful are at least tolerable... Like bad little doggies and psycho-self-absorbed-with-too-large-a-sense-of-entitlement neighbors like the one we've come to know, not so affectionately, as Psycho-Betty. But today is too wonderful to talk about her... I shall save that story for tomorrow.

Today I am absolutely in love with my family.

Our little Ava is being a darling, and we're having a fun day full of cheerios, puzzles and musica. (Known also as "seeka" in the wee world.) Watching a little blonde haired, blue eyed kid "speaking" spanish is pretty darn cute. I never knew before I had her that you could be so in love with your child.

Kelly is truly the greatest love of my life... some reasons known only to us and some are completely obvious to everyone who knows him. I am so overwhelmingly in love with that boy.

I also love the pattern that my life has finally fallen into. After living like a gitana for so long, having a real life schedule is sooooo wonderful. Of course, my schedule pretty much consists of doing whatever I want 5 days a week, and working for two. You really can't beat it.

Super excited because I wanted to start Belly Dancing again and it just so happens that the class I used to take in Port Orchard is now on Wednesday evenings... the one evening I happen to be in Port Orchard, so Gwen and I are returning. Did I mention that I am super excited! It's been a good two years since I've danced... Let's hope I haven't lost it all...

Sara, dear dear overly pregnant Sara, finally had Elsa! At 9 lbs, 4 oz, you know she was overdue. Elsa is a sweet, quiet little darling and I know her parents are thrilled. Oh, and Happy Birthday Sara!

And Vanessa, I am so glad to have you as my friend. Even though I never ever see you, I consider you one of the closest friends I have and am so happy that someone understands me so well. I will never judge you for being intelligent or busy. I am also truly cursed. ;)

And Gwen... you know I'm excited. And I won't say why. :D