One Word at a Time

I woke up to the cats playing tag on the floor next to me. I reached over to press the button to find out what time they decided I needed to be awake tonight. The clock read 2:33. That's pretty usual for them, especially after the time change. And the fact that they're cats and sleep all day! Following my usual routine, I got up to use the bathroom. As I climbed back into bed, I didn't feel the usual sleepiness that signaled that I would be back in Dreamland again soon. Instead, a current of energy coursed through my veins. It also could have been the sugar from the sleeve of Thin Mints I ate after dinner (don't judge). Either way, I was now awake. After I had mentally walked through every room in my house, labeling and pricing items within each for a future tag sale that I hadn't known I was having until 2:3 8 that morning, I began thinking about June. See, June is going to be a tough month. For me, for my husband, and for our two cats. We will be spending...

Some mornings,  you roll out of bed,  eager to start your day check the school's website  to see if there is any weather related news (there is, you're getting out early!) post your Slice,  pour a cup of coffee,  change out the laundry And just before you go  to jump in the shower,  you walk into the bedroom And something is in front of you, something so surprising that you can't ignore So you stop what you're doing take it all in and reach for your camera, because Brother and sister,  calm and feisty,  social and introvert,  solid and stripes, yin and yang are sharing a moment together,  without coaxing or encouragement So with a smile you click away, capturing a sweet moment

each snow day begins like every other day like every other morning spring, summer, winter, or fall with snuggles but snow days continue like few other days like few other mornings snowy, sunny, rainy, or cloudy with snuggles couch chair bed no matter at all they find a way to dig in, knead away, snuggle purrs vibrate sighs are soft every now and then movement stretch position change but mostly it's quiet sweet sleepy together snuggles

Today, my two little minions found some balance. One is crazy, energetic, and completely unpredictable. One is quiet, slow-moving, and utterly typical. Most times they act as polar opposites - while she runs laps around the house, jumping on top of furniture and puffing up her tail, he sits quietly on a blanket, watching her intently, then falling back asleep. But sometimes, on an odd day, he gets a little friskier or she gets a little quieter, and they find a quiet balance. Today was one of those days.