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Tuesday's Tune: Something Just Like This

This song, "Something Just Like This," is probably being blasted on the radio right now, but I heard it months ago and I loved it from the first time I heard it.  (My Mr. Man loves this song from the Chainsmokers and he played it all the time for our Little One when he was first born.)

Sometimes it's so easy to romanticize what love could be rather than focus on what it really is.  Sometimes, it's so easy to wish for Superman to come and save me, or think that I'm Wonder Woman and I can do it all.  Yet, when I focus on what's in my life and what I actually have, I don't think it could get any better.  I have someone that loves me and someone that I can turn to for a kiss.  I have two children that are super awesome.  I have so many blessings and a life that I never imagined.  I guess this life, so far, was what I wanted but just didn't know.  Regardless, no need for superhuman powers, when I have something just like my life.

What about you?  What do you think of this song?

Chicago Hardy Fig Tree

When I gave birth last year to my son, I wanted to plant a tree for him.  It took a long time for me to decide what tree I wanted to purchase for him.  Months later, I finally decided that I wanted to plant a fig tree for him and ordered it in the summer or early fall.  Since the tree is shipped out only during certain time periods, this meant that I didn't get the tree until this spring.

I purchased a Chicago Hardy Fig tree, which can be grown in a pot.  Since it's too cold in my area to actually plant the fig tree into the ground, growing the tree in a pot allows the tree to be wheeled into some kind of shelter during the winter.  Despite it being grown in a pot, the tree is also supposed to be able to produce fruit.

So far, the tree has been doing well and the beautiful leaves have unfurled.  I hope I'll be able to get fruit this summer, but who knows.  Regardless, this tree is for my beautiful son.

Have you planted anything recently?

Friday's Quote: Garrison Keillor

"Thank you, God, for this good life and forgive us if we do not love it enough." --- Garrison Keillor

 There are times when I wonder how I got to where I'm at and where I'm going in this life.  Overall, it's been a good life.  A very good life so far and I'm happy for each and every day.  I sometimes think about what could've been, but that's on a very rare occasion.  I'm happy with the life I have and much of my happiness comes from being grateful for what I have in my life.  Of course, I have my moments when I don't love life as much as I should, but these are fleeing moments.  I'm so grateful for all that I have and the wonderful life I have.

I hope you are doing well and are grateful for the life that you have. 

The Circle of Life

Welcome to this world, my beloved son!

Last month was my most recent stay in a hospital (the last time I stayed in a hospital was over a year ago when I birthed my Little One).  This occasion was also for the same joyous reason:  I gave birth to a lovely little boy.  Now I have two wonderful sons who are both under the age of two.

My Mister Man and I couldn't be any happier.  As we welcome this beloved addition to our family, I am also being informed by family members and friends that elders are passing away due to old age. I can't help but be reminded that the circle of life continues and to be grateful for each and every  moment we have with our loved ones.  Life is so precious and so short!  Grab onto every memory that you have and spend as much time as you can with those you love.  Be present in their lives (i.e. get off the phone, Facebook, etc.,) because before you'll realize it, the moment would have passed before your very eyes.

Here's to living, loving, and laughing!  Please take care.