Thank you all that took the time to wish my youngest a first day at school. First day of 10th grade was a great success. More to follow.
Cheers!
Michelle
Hard to love
I’ve always thought I’m a hard person to love, and maybe that’s why I cherish those that haven’t given up on me.
In every day life, I tend to close myself off, without even knowing it. I long for closeness yet remain guarded. My daughter told me once that her friend had said I was intimidating and it totally threw me back. Me? I just don’t see myself that way. Maybe it’s just what I allow others to see vs. not see…not sure.
I’ve had a few great loves in my life. Some will remain in my heart, but two most prevalent in the last decade or so are my beloved dog Sammy, who’s now playing in heaven, and my youngest daughter, Sophia.
Sophia has been my partner in crime for the better part of the last ten years. My husband travels for work a lot, deploys, leaves for training etc. and my oldest daughter was a teenager at the time (now in her 20’s and still in IL) so was often with her friends.
Sophia has always had such a light around her, but then middle school happened and years of bullying has bruised her shine and it breaks my heart. It’s gotten better, but she returns to high school tomorrow for 10th grade and she’s anxious. So she says to me, “do we have to take the first day of school picture again,” to which I said yes, reminding her we only had to do it three more times.
And then I cried. Like nearly ugly cried, because I just can’t imagine the time when she’s not my partner in crime.
Because she’s loved me unconditionally even when I’ve not always loved myself. And for that I’ll be forever grateful.
Hang on tight my friends. And do my a favor, please. Say a little prayer that Sophia has a good day at school, and a good year.
Thanks,
Michelle
Sunday reminders.
Cheers,
Michelle
Bittersweet Saturday
Last full day of our staycation with Jordyn and Tyler. Will miss them terribly as they head back to IL tomorrow. So thankful for quality time together. ☀️
We had a wonderful dinner at Sea dogs in Treasure Island. Highly recommend.
Cheers!
Michelle
Beach Friday? Yes please!!
For the first time in weeks (maybe months) we were able to go to the beach. Lots of walking, swimming, shelling and relaxing made for a perfect Friday.
Here’s a few pics from our day.
My daughter and her boyfriend are visiting from the Chicagoland area which is where we moved here from, so we wanted to take them to our favorite St Pete beach, Pass-a-grille. Thankfully it’s one of very few that are free of red tide.
We finished out the day and had dinner at The Brass Monkey.
How was your Friday?
Cheers!
Michelle
My baby is 15!
Today we finally got a break in the weather so we enjoyed a day at the pool, and went out for dinner to celebrate my daughter’s 15th birthday!! I’ll admit, I got a little teary tonight…hard to believe it’ll be 3 years and she’ll be going off to college or whatever she decides to do. Sigh. Here’s some fun pics from our day!
Do find time flying ridiculously fast?!
Cheers!
Michelle
Sweet dreams!!
Tuesday’s short run!!
Happy Tuesday, everyone!!! I hope you’re all having a fantastic day!! My daughter arrives tonight, so I decided to get a workout in before we pick her up.
It’s been so darn hot here in FL, so when the temps dropped to 82/real feel of 89-I knew I needed to get outside. See, for me running just isn’t about fitness, it’s my therapy of sorts and has been most of my life. I only had 35-40 minutes so I ran one mile, and walked/ran the second mile. Yay for my first time running outside in ages. It felt great despite the temps.
How was your day?! I’d love to hear about it.
Cheers!
Michelle
Monday motivation
Happy Monday!!! I’ll be real, today’s workout was a struggle. Consistency hasn’t been my strong suit the last couple of months, but to be honest I’m totally ok with that fact because we’ve made some amazing memories.
My oldest daughter was here the end of May, we had friends visiting a couple weeks ago, it was my husbands birthday last weekend (and yes, we celebrate ALL weekend-would be all month if it were up to him lol) annnd my daughter comes back to visit TOMORROW!!! So I made sure despite the struggle to make time to workout.
120 sit-ups, 60 side bends each side, glutes, run/walk and my daily plank.
How was your day?! I’d love to hear about it. 👊🏻😘
Cheers!!
Michelle
Sunday, Senior Tequila and sun
We spent the day at the pool again today. Darn red tide has ruined most beach days for us this summer.
We did have a great afternoon at the pool and got to catch up with some neighbors while catching some rays. We had so much fun, I didn’t take a single picture. Wish I had…lol
Our neighbors invited us to dinner tonight to a new place here in Wesley Chapel called Senior Tequila. I’ll admit I was skeptical, but it wasn’t bad. Needed salt/seasoning but overall good.
Today’s reminder-spend time with people that fill your soul with happiness. It’s truly the best medicine.
How was your weekend?
Cheers!
Michelle
Movin' it with Michelle 