A Beautiful Day in the Life

Waking up at the glorious hour of 7:30 with open windows and a cool April breeze.

Sitting with my favorite moms at the soccer game, watching my little blonde boy from time to time, soaking up the sunshine.

Catching a glimpse of my lilies, poking their heads up for the very first time.

Hearing the joyous sounds of my children, playing hide & seek with the neighborhood kids and their Dad.

Witnessing the generosity of strangers, purchasing lukewarm lemonade from my kids for a quarter, then tipping 75 cents.

Seeing the rested and happy face of my dear, dear mother-in-law at dinner.

Feeling the soft breeze at sunset, equal parts warm and cool, carrying the thick aroma of Kansas City BBQ.

Finding a silhouette of a leafless tree against a darkening sky, with a crescent moon and one bright star behind it.

Noticing the beautiful grey-blue of my daughter's eyes, unveiled and happy, performing charades for the family as we ate.

Listening to my little boy ask if he can sit beside me at dinner, and feeling his little leg flung unconsciously over mine.

Savoring the fragrance of one last lilac.

Tasting honey and cinnamon, mixed, on a warm sopapilla.

Enjoying the smoky, sultry voice of Etta James...At Last.

Being me.