Sunny Days

Today after we went to the gym, I got to thinking about Home Slice Pizza. I couldn't get it out of my mind, partly because of the huge, steamy slices of pepperoni pizza and partly because I was in the mood for an adventure. I thought Brent might be able to meet us but he was really busy (much to his dismay) so the kids and I went by ourselves. I opted against the 30 minute wait, ordered slices at the window, then opted against sitting at bar-height outdoor tables with two kids and no car seat/stroller/highchair. Thus we plopped down on the sidewalk amidst a little trash and lots of other people's shoes. We had such a great time! Lots of people were smiling at us, although a bit quizically, probably because even in Austin people don't often sit on the sidewalk outside a pizza joint to eat. (At least we were eating off of plates, not just the cement!) Blake loved the picnic, I loved the laid-back atmosphere and sunny weather, and Dane liked all the funky uniqueness of South Congress, so he said.

Those few moments portrayed how wonderful this time in my life is (a truth I need to embrace more frequently!). I felt as happy sitting there on the ground as I have been in a long time. I was so glad to be outside in great weather, to be in charge of my own schedule, to have the kids interacting happily with each other, to not have to work inside all day anymore, to live in such a quirky, laid-back city, and to be eating good ole New York style pizza!