I met my best friend for lunch today. The atmosphere was somewhat chaotic, the food left much to be desired and our time together was rushed, but I savored her company. Many times when we're together it seems I'm asking her to fit into my world, keep up at my pace, work around my schedule...but today I stepped into her world. And she was glowing. She flashed her smile at everyone that passed and spoke to many people by name. I didn't know she even knew so many people. She said she was "so glad I came" and she asked what'd I'd been doing today. I'm not ashamed to say I really love her affirmation and attention and it seems moments like that are few and far between.

Lunch at an elementary school with my kindergartner. I'm only left to wonder why I don't do it more often.