Rainy Day Woman

Our weather has been so perfect lately that I've almost craved a long rainy day. One of those days where it never starts to let up for anything. Rain, rain go away kind of day. Today is my new friend's birthday. I had her and her younger kids over for lunch and ice cream cake. It was a fun but crazy time because all of the kids were in crank mode. One right after the other, each took their allotted time to bawl and cause a fuss. Abby was first which surprised me because she's always so happy go lucky.

I am humbled in light of my new friend. A single mother to four young children. An abusive asshole for an ex who loves nothing more than to ruin her day. Bad situation all around and there's no where to breathe. I'm just speechless when confronted with the notion that could be me and not her. Nothing saved me but luck. And nothing will...gives me chills the pressure she's under. I do whatever I can do to help. It's teaching me and that is a good thing. Another one of those lasting friendships in the making. Or so I hope. Girl needs a good break and I can't say I haven't had mine. Pay it forward is the most rewarding thing to do. We're helping each other anyway. I've been wanting a friend who had lots of time like me that I could hang and share life with while my husband works and she seems like the perfect choice.


So that is good right? I'm busier, and have less time to myself but that was kinda the point I imagine. Anyway, things are great.

And now for some really freaking rad pictures of my garden. Yes, I planted this mostly by myself and I am A W E SOME! I can't help it.