Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Very Happy

Sorry for the lack of posting recently. I do try to get in a post a week, just to touch base and kind of download from my brainpan. I've been distracted by the end of school for the kids (and all that brings with it), summer plans, getting Ordinary Angels out to the festivals (fingers crossed), D Constructed work, Finishing up the DVDs from last year's musical, and of course, the girl.

J and I are having a great time discovering this deep compatibility we share. She loves the kids and they love her. It's amazing to the point of making me misty, how she has this innate ability to draw Tyler out of his shell and engage him in a social/family context. Of course Kayleigh is attached to her every time she comes over. J honors and respects my history with Sam, and we've really agreed this is not about "replacement", no matter how far it goes. There are definitely elements of J's personality and look that resemble Sam's, but those are elements I found attractive before I ever met Sam. And I say that having dated across the spectrum of body types, hair colors and personalities last year. Sam & J would have definitely been friends, I can say that much with certainty.

And there the comparisons end. It would not do either woman justice and as I said, it's not about "replacement".

It's comfortable. It's familiar. It's easy. It's fulfilling, It's amazing. And it's totally different from my prior experience.

It's just really good. And I'm having a blast discovering exactly how good.

5 comments:

Maisy said...

It's funny (in a nice way) when you find yourself smiling spontaneously as a result of reading something.

I'm smiling one of those happy, this is so good, this is the way it should be, smiles.

Thanks for sharing your happiness. May it last a looooooooooong time.

Ali - who is still smiling.

go_go yubari said...

Awww T-bone...you guys look sooo right together :-)

I'm gettin' all misty-eyed and stuff!

Hugs,
Lisa (who's also got a big ol' smile goin' on!)

Lynnae said...

Congrats, congrats, congrats!!!!

You deserve it and *worked* for it more than anyone I know.

"Your life is what you make of it", "Good things come to those who wait", "Every flower needs both rain & sun to grow"......

All of these silly cliches ring true in the best way. Thanks for making us all smile. Looking forward to many more.

Cheers!
Lynnae

Anonymous said...

Hey Todd - I've been out of touch for awhile and am just catching up - what amazing news! I am so happy for you! : ) You deserve it! It gives me hope for the future too! When the time is right, good things may just happen!

Enjoy!
: )
Molly

Anonymous said...

There is not much to add to the previous posts. I also see a lot of happiness in this pic, and I rejoice for you, her and the children.

Blessing (or Segen) from
Jonas