Family Dinners and Meaningful Songs

I love family dinners. Whether dinners are at my mom's house or my dad's, they are never short of entertainment. When my sisters and I were little, my parents made it a point to always have family dinners, so we could chat and catch up. I miss having those on a regular basis. Charley and I have family dinners, but it's just not the same when you're talking to a toddler! Anyway, tonight Charley and I went to my dad's house for Easter dinner. It's impossible to go over to my dad's and leave without some kind of funny story. Here is my favorite from tonight: We'd eaten dinner, and Charley and I were getting ready to leave, and take Kelsey back to my mom's house. Charley was shouting, "Baby Blue! Baby Blue!"  which is her name for one of her baby dolls. Scott, who is notorious for hearing things wrong, looked at Kelsey and asked, "What's the doll's name? Mr. Bloody?" Kelsey and I looked at each other like, "Huh?!!!" Of course we started laughing hysterically. Not only would it be incredibly creepy to have a baby doll named Mr. Bloody, but seriously, the name wasn't even close! I laughed until I was tearing up. I think that's one for the books!

Anyway, the topic of family dinners is actually pretty important to me. I think it's a great way to bond as a family, and find out what everybody is up to in their daily lives. I can't wait to have real family dinners on a daily basis, with my immediate family, and continue that tradition.

So I tried my friend's direct approach with Howie and AJ. I just simply said I thought they were nice guys, but I wasn't interested. It was easier than anticipated. I should try that approach with every guy, I think. Although I'm  not sure I will have the guts to be so direct with guys I actually like! It's funny, things are so different when I actually have interest in someone. Sometimes I think they're being coy (especially via text), and I try not to come off too strong, so I'm coy in response. But for someone who is as articulate as I am, I can always manage to stumble over my words in text messages! Have I mentioned how much I dislike texting? Just checking. Anyway, in ending things with Howie and AJ, I've decided to really follow through on my plan not to look for love anymore. I burned myself out on the whole one-date wonderland, and I didn't really enjoy it. It felt very superficial, and I'm not looking for something superficial. I'm going to let Mr. Right find me!Are there still people I'm interested in? Sure. But the way I see it, if they want to get to know me, they will pursue me. If not, they're just not that into me! 

In the last few weeks, I've been listening to a lot of music. I think it's because today, Easter, essentially marks the break-up of my marriage. Last year, at this time, I was miserable, and trying to figure out what to do with my life. Now, I'm totally happy and secure with my life and what I'm doing with it. Along the way, I've let music play a major role in my life. A year ago, I was listening to the following songs:
1. Long Gone (Lady Antebellum)
2. Stronger ( Kelly Clarkson)
3. Shattered Glass (Britney Spears)
4. Picture to Burn, and Should've Said No (Taylor Swift)
5. She's Gonna Make It (Garth Brooks)

Now, my favorite songs are very different. My playlist consists of:
1. Don't Ya (Brett Eldredge)
2. Jump Right In (Zac Brown Band...my current favorite!)
3. Could it Be (Charlie Worsham)
4.Cool if You Did ( Blake Shelton)
5. Crush (Lila McCann)
6. Just a Kiss (Lady Antebellum...this has been on the list for long time!)

I guess what I'm getting at, is the music I choose to listen to is reflective of my mood and how I feel. Last year, I needed music to build me up, and reassure me that I was going to be fine. Now, I AM fine. I'm even better than fine. I'm great. The music I'm listening to now is more fun, flirty, and reflective of my current attitude. A year ago, I wasn't sure what I was going to do. Today, I'm positive, and confident that my life is going to continue to be great, and a wonderful man is going to sweep me off my feet. I'm looking forward to that, and I'm enjoying not knowing when or how it's going to happen.  But I know I'm ready to "Jump Right In" (listen to the song, it's awesome), and give love a shot, for the first time in a long time. On that note, Happy Easter!