Some of my dear friends from work came over last night, and brought their kids. It was so much fun. These people and I have been in the trenches together...at work dealing, with work issues....and it was so nice to see them on the outside. The kids of all ages, bonded and in some cases, met for the first time. We tie-dyed and ran around giggling and playing with cars that are too little for my kids to use anymore. We lit the fire and made s'mores and talked and laughed and smelled like campfires when we were done.
I am thankful for all of it. It truly felt like a carefree summer night with all those sweet little ones running around and laughing and visiting cats and dogs and bonding with older girls. It felt like a carefree summer night as I got to laugh with my friends outside of work and play with their families. And when those colorful shirts are worn we will think of the fun and the friends and the love....
And I will think about how one sweet little girl was sad that one of the big girls was going away to college and couldn't go over to play....but it's ok, because she got to hug her and now she smells good just like her!!
Stuff like this is truly what makes the world go 'round!
"I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and the new."
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
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