I've never actually hated Mondays. Tuesdays are the mean guys for me - it's like sealing the deal that the week is really happening, that Monday wasn't a fluke and you still have 4 days left in the office. This week, though, I'm happy to have work to keep me busy, the reasons why you'll quickly see in this week's "lately" post ...
A is away for a two-week business trip in Madrid, Spain, returning on Sunday, April 21! I'm not ashamed to say I miss him already, but I am too proud of him to dwell on that. He wrapped up his first day an hour ago, and it's clear (to me!) that he is adding a ton of value to the team. His getting to go to Spain at all is also such a testament to his work ethic - more reason that he so deserves this new challenge and adventure! (Did I mention that I miss him already?)
As a last hurrah before he left, A and I ate at Cafe Lurcat Friday night. Oh. My. Word. The Chilean Sea Bass changed my life, and the Beef Tenderloin worked some magic, too. Sweeter than any of the delish food, though, was the conversation. I'm so in love with that man.
I'm using A's time away to recommit myself to a routine that includes a) daily time in the Word, b) consistent exercising (I've been hit or miss and don't like the toll it's taken on my body), and c) rest. Sometimes, I forget that "doing nothing" is an option, which often leaves me exhausted. My first instinct when A left was to fill my planner with coffee dates and exercise classes and girls night, but I think what my heart and my body could use more (in addition to these lovely things, in reasonable amounts), is time for rest.
Last Tuesday, Lauren, Tristin, and I attended an Intro to Wine class through Surdyk's. So much fun. I drank a lot of vino and learned some great tips on how to pair wine with different foods. I misplaced my notes, but be on the lookout later this week for a full report!
My sister and brother-in-law took Sophia to the park for the first time this weekend. Ummmm, she's so precious. She found the grass to be especially inspiring and stole my haert all over again (via video) with her joy-filled swing experience.
My heart is hurting today from the loss of a close family friend and the lady whose piano bench I occupied one hour each week for lessons throughout much of my childhood. I've never experienced such genuine love from someone beyond my immediate family and closest friend group, even after I disappointed her and traded in the piano for AAU basketball. She didn't have an easy life, but it never seemed to quash her spirit. My family's Christmas parties won't be the same without her beautiful music, and my next trip home will be bittersweet knowing that her face won't greet me at the drive-thru with a diet coke and an endless supply of encouragement. I just wish I could give her tiny little frame one more hug and play one more duet of "What Child is This?" on my family's baby grand.
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