37th Anniversary!

Do you know what today is??? It was my parents' 37th anniversary! I created an "at home" date night for them. I started by decorating the dining room with tealight candles all around the floor. Then decorated the table w/ a centerpiece, some heart shaped candles, a heart-shaped plant and balloons. Then I set the table for dinner. I cooked belgian waffles, scrambled eggs, turkey bacon and cut some fresh fruit. Me and my younger sister acted as their servers starting them with cold glasses of orange juice then breakfast for dinner. When my mom walked in she was so shocked and excited. My dad had the hugest smile on his face as well. They both thoroughly enjoyed themselves, reminiscing and chatting while me and my sister served them. And who was playing in the background? None other than Luther Vandross, Earth Wind & Fire and Stevie Wonder. With the ambiance set, and full bellies, we topped off the night with a mini cake atopped with candles that read "37". We cleaned up a bit and left the love birds to their date. What a dreamy night. My parent deserved it. Wonder what the recipe for a long lasting, committed relationship is...

In love with someone else

Tell me why this girl is wrecking it? Ok that's not what I'm writing about. Jazmine sings about being in love with another man. Her song is full of soul and emotion in the mood of an apology. Jazmine has realized that though the one man who loves her unconditionally and the way she NEEDS to be loved has showered her with the best and given her more than she could be thankful for, for some reason she is attracted to and "in love" with someone who: *treats her "so-so" *doesn't look that great *doesn't have the best occupation *she always fights with She even encourages him to find someone who can reciprocate what he gives and who he is. However, though she is apologetic, she is adamant about what (or who rather) she wants. She makes it clear that her "other man" is her CHOICE. As believers its easy to "be in love with someone else" other than the ONE who relentlessly loves and chases us. The ONE who demonstrated the greatest form of love (laying down His life). We are created with a desire to choose and given the will to do so. Ironically we ache for His love and are so unable to comprehend the brevity of its fulfillment that we chase after "other things" in vain. Our Lover will NOT accept our apologies, nor will He go looking for someone who is worthy of His love. He will, however pursue us and allow His Spirit to do the drawing. And as relentless as He can be...the choice will be OURS!

The Grass is...oops I mean the Snow is always Whiter...

Ever heard that phrase:

"The grass is always greener on the other side"

Well with our upcoming "frost", many (including myself) are anticipating some snow. What comes with snow in Houston?...ICE! Yes...I would even welcome the ice if it meant we could stay in bed and not have a work/school day. I mean "think about the kids" they shouldn't have to ride the bus on those icy streets...something could happen to them. Now we wouldn't want that would we? And lets say they get trapped at school and their parents come retrieve them. Which is why I suggest we just stay home! Hey it makes for a 3 day weekend (possibly 4) and much time to cuddle (although I only have my pillows to cuddle with).

But lets say we DO postpone (shutdown) school for 1-2 days. There's always that evil word no one likes to hear: "Inclement Weather Make-up Days" BOOOOOO!!! YUCK!! No one wants EXTRA days (that were supposed to be off-days) in school when the sun is out and all you can think about is "if it wasn't for those stupid snow/ice days we'd be sitting at home today with no kids".

So which side is greener...oops I mean "whiter"? Taking the days NOW or LATER? Hmmm...