To Yes

Tonight, K is still at work and I'm gently being pushed out of bed by the labs.  Work has happily consumed us this year, steadily and generously.  While I have found myself using this space to complain about the lack of time in my corner, eagerly awaiting a break to garden! and cook! and take photos! I realize the busyness is just as satisfying.  Lately and possibly consciously, we do not hesitate.

We say yes.

Like, yes to driving across the state, over 500 miles total for a conference.  Yes to still-snow capped mountains and extra large cinnamon twisps.  

Yes to running here and literally.  Yes to giving up Saturdays for another event, viewing it as an opportunity to expand.  Yes to doing something really crazy, like agreeing to host an exchange student next year.  Yes, we are going to do that!  

Here's to saying yes to standing throughout an entire Bruce Springsteen concert.  Because you'll probably get few chances to dance your heart out at a four hour concert again.  And, you should always stand for him anyways.  Yes to looking up at the lights with your husband swaying next to you and belting out the songs with thousands of fans, realizing you're in the moment now.

A loud yes to anyone who is in the moment now, nowadays.  

I'm sorry, I have to take a minute to relive that in my brain.  Life altering.  

Yes to late hours, an extra part time job, a volunteer opportunity, nearing the end of the tunnel, and sacrifice. 

Yes to chasing sunsets, allowing puppies to burrow under the covers, and buying new throw pillows, again.  To another 10 minutes at the gym, an extra happy hour with friends, to donating, and to opening the windows even though it's still a bit early.

Yes to working hard, loving it all--yes to life.