Girls Night Out

For the past couple of days I have not been feeling like myself. I have been super tired despite getting good sleep at night, I have been craving junk food and have had little to no inclination to exercise. On top of it all, I have also felt more cranky and the sound of Elijah's cry was cutting straight through my brain and hitting all my nerves. I felt like I needed a break of some kind.

Some people from our small group Bible study were going to go to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and so Jerod graciously offered to watch Elijah so I could go hang out with people and just have a good time. It ended up being just me and two other ladies which was just what the doctor ordered. I had so much fun being care free and a little silly. It was 75 cent night at the Boardwalk so I all together I only spent $7 and got to ride 4 fun attractions, ate a 75 cent hot dog, shared some garlic fries and some ice cream with my friends, and enjoyed the lights, music and atmosphere of the chaotic roller coaster strip. I got to bed way later than I normally do but felt so refreshed and more like myself again. Elijah even slept until 7 am this morning which rarely happens and was counted as another blessing to cap off my wonderful time with friends.

This morning on my walk I found myself just giving thanks for everything around me...the cool morning air, the sun that was mostly covered by clouds which kept the suns rays from beating down on my back or blinding my eyes, for the beautiful flowers we saw along the way, for making a new friend last night and getting to hang out with girls and just chit-chat about everything, for a wonderful hubby who understands my needs even before I do and is very willing to help out, for a cute little baby boy with whom I have so much fun. Thank you Lord for all the wonderful things you send my way and I'm sorry if I don't take the time often enough to notice them or express my gratitude.

The Giant Dipper roller coaster ride