Keeping busy

I have been trying to keep busy so I ventured out to the art museum, which sadly I have never been to. I was surprised at how many Monet's they had. I got water lillys here. It was funny because the person I was with didn't know what or who or anything, and didn't really care when I told him, but I was in awe. I am so sentimental and to be in front of something that such a great painter once stood in front of....wow.

All You Need Is Love

Is it possible to love someone so much that you, or they, explode? Ok, so in my cynical state I am searching for things that I love, and things that I love about people. So, I thought I'd share for anyone that needs some inspiration.

Things I love about Samantha:
the way her toes curl when you tickle her belly
her scrunchie face, even at 2 am
the way she snorts when she hugs you and buries her face in your shirt
her stubbornness (most of the time)
how she smiles at you and looks you in the eye as she does something bad...while you are telling her no and coming to remove her!
how she chases the dog around the house squealing
mama, enough said
how she cuddles in the bed and beats my head when she wakes up to let me know it's time for breakfast
that right now I am the most important person in her life, not a boyfriend or gaggle of silly girls, just mommy (well, and daddy)

Things I love about David:
how silly he is with Samantha!
his ability to make me feel like there isn't a care in the world when I'm stressed
his hugs and their healing powers
when he puts his foot in his mouth, and in an attempt to remove it lodges it further in and down his throat
how much he supports me in all that I do whether he likes it or not
selfless service...even though I'd rather him be home right now
his wonderful smile, gorgeous eyes, and his butt ain't too bad either!

Things I love in general:
"Goldilocks" days (not too hot, not too cold)
a really upbeat song to cure the blues
therapeutic shopping
a nice, quiet day at home alone!!!
my family

Later Dude. Enjoy Jersey....

Anyone wants David's e-mail or snail mail address just e-mail me and I'll get it to you. So these were the best pics I actually got from his ceremony. The freakin news cameras were in front of me the whole time so I didn't really see much anyway. And I forgot to get pics of me and him and sam. My brain isn't working, it's just sad.

We miss you something fierce!

(So, originally I started this blog so I could keep in contact with the wonderful boyfriend as he went overseas, and now I will come full circle and use it as the wonderful husband goes overseas.)
All is sad in the Rusin Household. Whiny mommy, crabby baby, clingy dog. I am tired of people asking how I am. How the F**K do you think I am? 2 days....2 days and I want to rip someones head off. This is gonna be fun....
So, Sammi really isn't too moody, yet. She was disappointed to wake up this morning and find that you, dada, were gone again. She was all pumped and psyched and smacked the bed yelling DADA!!! and then realized you weren't there. She is used to you being gone for drill, and Lisa pointed out that maybe she is ok with you being gone a few days but that when it continues to happen she will probably freak out more. Which sucks becuase after we see you on Saturday I am probably going to have to start all over again. Wow, that's tomorrow. I need to get directions....mapquest. Ok, 1 hour drive.
I miss you. I need the hugs. Actually, I really need to go study for my final....but I need hugs too. Oh, and for these hiccups to go away. Well, I'll talk to you later babe.
I love you to the end of the universe and back again.