Because Ryan is away and because I woke up with an extremely sore throat this morning, I have barely ventured from the house today--except to take the dog out--and as I write, I am still wearing my PJs from last night. Yes, I am a complete slug. I decided to watch Julie and Julia to fill some of the quiet and to get away from the boredom of homework. And of course, the movie made me hungry. So I searched my pantries and found all of the ingredients for peanut butter cookies. Now, I have a plateful of cookies sitting on the kitchen counter...tempting me in all of their deliciousness. Why I chose to bake when my husband is gone is beyond me. At least they satisfied my sweet tooth.
Moving on to more important subjects... (I know, what could be more important than cookies!?) Ryan and I have found two houses in St. Petersburg that we really like. We submitted an offer for one, but because it's a shortsale, it may not go through in time. We continue to pray that God will lead us where he wants us to go.
The house-search and the beautiful weather are making it very hard for me to stay motivated in school. Indeed, I have major spring fever, and I can't pull myself away from HGTV. But I am at least thankful that I now have an end in sight. I will graduate from USF by December 2010...only 15 credit hours to go!
Now that I have provided this brief little update on life, I just have to share how blessed I feel to lead such a life. It may seem silly, but having Ryan gone over the last several days has reminded me how much I love him and enjoy being with him. Watching Julie and Julia tonight, I was touched by the loving line: "You are the butter to my bread and the breath of my life." At first it sounds funny, but then you understand what it means. The one you love tops everything off. They add that little extra flavor or spark. And they always give you the encouragement you need. I'm so incredibly grateful to have a husband who does all of this and more for me! I can't wait for him to come home!
