One hundred thirty mini hug bags make for one gigantic group hug and very little sleep. I sorely underestimated the time it would take for me to complete my promise to Dorene to deliver the cookies by 8:00 Friday morning. I began the task around 4:30 Thursday afternoon and finished at 4:30 Friday morning. Oh my...I was tired, but happy. They were the cutest "little" group of hugs I had ever made. Dorene seemed really pleased when I dropped them off. I hope the teachers she was honoring would feel the love I put into each tasty morsel.
Two hours of sleep made for one very long work day. Combine no sleep with the beginnings of a head cold and you get one pooped purveyor. Mike and I attempted to dine out Friday night, but all of Orlando decided to dine out as well. After visiting four restaurants with hour waits we decided soup at home and an early turn in was the perfect alternative. No bowl of soup ever tasted better. No bed ever felt better.
Today was a good day. Mike left around 3:00 in the morning for a bowling tournament in Miami. Thankfully I got to stay in bed a little longer. My expectations for the day were low. I was taking my mom and Chris to Gainesville to see the Gators play their final home game against Appalachian State. After last week's Gator performance, I did not think I could stomach another game. I was also worried about my mom. Her recent mystery illness made me wonder if she could handle the walking and stress of game day. But when she showed up at the house so excited to be going to the game, I had an inkling things were going to turn out just fine. We picked up Chis and headed to Chick-fil-a for breakfast courtesy of Chris. My mom is very expressive and appreciative of the little things. The happy sounds she made while enjoying her biscuit made me smile. And Chris was so proud to be treating us. It was very cool.
We took the scenic route to Gainesville stopping at Yalaha Bakery along the way for a couple of my favorite cookies - Almond Horns, courtesy of Chris. My mom pointed out fall foiliage and grape vines along the way. Once again I smiled. I realized my mom is one of the big reasons I notice and take great pleasure in the little things. This was very cool.
We made it to Gainesville with just enough time for Chris to make his weekly Gator garb purchase. Mom made it to the stadium a little winded, but just fine. And the Gators actually showed up to play. We bonded with our fellow Gators around us. Shared high fives, hugs and "We Are The Boys" swaying. Our mugs were featured on the jumbo tron at least three times. The Gators won 48-10. It was great to be a Florida Gator once again. Post game traffic was minimal. We headed to Bistro 1245 for our postgame celebration. As I watched my mom savor her second glass of wine and Chris laugh an open mouth green pesto laugh, I thought to myself this was very cool.
Today was a really good day and it was all very cool.
Many hugs,
Kathy
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