This morning was the norm for a work week day.  Hubby was up getting ready for work, while I was laying out his clothes and making his breakfast and lunch.

It was a happy morning as usual and I told hubby as usual how handsome he was when he was all ready for work.  And his response as usual “thank you, my wife dresses me.”

It was the usual hugs, I love you’s and me hanging out while hubby made his way to the car with his lunch box.

It was then when hubby reached for his car door, he turned back and said “have a wonderful day in California.”

It was then when I realized we’ve been saying this for 2 years + 8 months.

It was then when I realized we have not taken this place for granted.

And as I stop to think about it, it was then that I was reminded that living on vacation is what this place means to us.  I really could get used to living here the rest of my life.  And I believe that every day spent here will be cherished.

And while these thoughts were passing thru my mind all at once.  Hubby closed the car door and pulled away.

I stood there with joy in my heart and waved like I do every day since our beginning.  And he waved to me as he pulled away, just like he has done since the beginning of time.

And I stood there and watched like I do every day ’til his car was out of sight.

And I walked back in, closed the garage door and thought to myself.  I feel so special and this truly is going to be another wonderful day in California.

These pictures were taken on my morning stroll in the garden.  I was searching for all things yellow as this cheerful color matched my feelings all the way around.

And I look forward to hubby getting home at the end of this wonderful day.  And rushing in to greet him.  And when he asks “how was your day”  I get to say “better”.

While we may not live in California forever, my desire is to make each day just like this.  Because at the end of the day, the special little things, are the things that matter most.

Blessings – Debbie