We all know the answer to this question… but in case there is any confusion, let’s clear it up.
This week I have had the pleasure to spend a little extra time with the ladies in my life and I must say that it was so refreshing and more needed than I realized. I know they are great. I know they are hardworking, talented women. I didn’t realize how uplifting of each other and what a positive influence on each other we are, but I had an experience earlier this week that caused me to do a little reflecting… And I’ve always been a people watcher, so people watch I did and my freakin’ lady friends are freakin’ amazing!
Earlier this week a woman that I would call a casual acquaintance walked up to me and gave me a hug and told me that I was gorgeous! Mind you, I was wearing a hairnet and a hardhat, and my allergies were in full assault mode. I leaned backed and managed to squeak a thank you out as she continued to tell me that she hoped that someone was taking the time to tell me every day that I was beautiful.
We NEED MORE of that in our lives EVERY SINGLE DAY!!!
So back to my girls… we had a gathering of the girls. Just the girls. It was so much fun! There were jokes. There was laughter. There were serious discussions. There were work discussions. There was gossip. (For shame!) We had food. We had adult beverages, if we so chose. We complimented each other. We poked at each other. It was the most relaxing get together and the most fun I have had in a while.
Don’t get me wrong, guys are okay. I mean, I am married to one. I even have two sons.
I work in the maintenance world, which is full of them, so that’s great, too.
But guys just don’t get it. They don’t listen. They most definitely don’t remember. And if you find one that cleans up after himself, well, good for you.
Ok, that was a tad bit harsh. Maybe dramatic, even. I love my guys. Seriously, wouldn’t trade them for anything – even on the days they are driving my absolutely bat$#*+ crazy!
Although it must be said that the fact that it took me 38 years to “train” Big E to put the toilet seat down and only two years for him to master closing the lid after we got a dog big enough to drink out of the toilet and make a sloppy wet mess out of everything is mind boggling. Apparently, a wet bum does amazing things for the memory!!!
Not to diminish the men in my life, but I am surrounded by them every day. Day in and day out, every minute… Ahem, I’m getting off topic.
This post is simply to appreciate my princesses, to quantify my queens and to send love out to my ladies!!!
Now if Ollie could just get Big E to dust…
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