Hello day off

Okay, I'll admit it.  I've been off since last Friday.  I was going to teach CPR on Monday and take a shift on Tuesday, but had to cancel due to a Pittsburgh funeral.  Funerals are devastating, and yet beautiful at the same time.  And there's nothing more beautiful than attending the funeral of someone on the love of your life's side (and soon, your side), because it's an opportunity to support and hold a hand. So, that was our weekend. 

It seems like we're going to Pittsburgh about every three weeks now. 

But, anyways.  Hello day off. 

And can I just say, is there anything better than ending your day like I did last night?  A post-workout bubble bath, reading a magazine in the tub without a puppy licking your shoulder (although, that's pretty great too), ending it with a clean face, rubbing silky night moisturizer on your cheeks, then slipping on shorts and your love's favorite tshirt, and finally jumping into a bed full of cold sheets from the day and an ever-so-ready-to-sleep-for-the-seventh-time-today puppy?  I think not. 

Maybe it's as good as waking up earlier than expected, but being totally fine with that.  Realizing you have an opportunity to really take on the day.  So, it's 10:30, and I'm showered, fed, dog's been fed.  I'm ready to do whatever---even clean.  Even vacuum up the miles of black dog hair that occupy the basement.  I'm ready. 

Maybe I'll start crossing things off of my list. 

Watch out, Day

PS: Nobody can get their blog out there if their own mama doesn't know about it.  So, I'm taking the plunge and letting her in.  Now, I'll have two readers!