In all of this, I am learning that as much as I want to be everything to every person, I simply cannot do it. I am learning that may be an unrealistic expectation.

I had to stop and look at the years of collecting. The books, the boxes, the bins…they were signs of times that were gone, a life that was now changed.

Marriage is full of magical moments….your vows on the alter, the birth of your children, special anniversaries, celebrating milestones. But there’s other magic…sweet, simple, fairy tale magic.

I have truly loved each and every moment, sometimes I just didn’t know how much I loved it until it had already passed.

There was watermelon pieces on the floor, on the counter, and enough sticky mess to last until the next day.

I just sat back, smiled, took a picture, and I asked them if it was good.