live in the now.

ashley wrote a beautiful post that got me thinking.

yesterday, vince & i were in the car on our way to pick up some breakfast. he sneezed, and it was hilarious. i couldn't stop laughing. he then told me, "sometimes, i sneeze funny just because i know it makes you laugh!" isn't that funny + cute + sweet? it is such a silly thing, but that is just one of the many reasons i love him so much. its moments like those that i cherish, as silly as that might sound.

i wonder sometimes, how much am i living in the now and not waiting for things to happen to start living. am i too concerned with getting out of debt, getting through school, getting through a work day that i am forgetting just to live? little moments really bring that into perspective for me. i feel so fortunate that i get to spend so much time with vince, i know that won't always be the case -- especially in a few years when he becomes an accountant and i won't see him most of april! ;) i am going to really try to cherish the time i have with him & live in the now.

here are some of the little moments i love about vince & i together:

-holdings hands in the car, while we are out driving
-when he gently moves my hair, to rub my neck + shoulders
-when we are at work and he throws post it notes at me with little notes on them
-if he knows i'm totally bummed about something, he does everything possible to cheer me up
-we make up songs together, and it is hilarious (to us, anyway)
-sometimes vince will wink at me, and i go weak in the knees
-i love talking about our future together. thinking of vince being a daddy melts my heart (and can make me teary at times). he is going to be the sweetest daddy ever
-i love the feeling of being in his arms -- his hugs are the best & i feel safer than ever when i'm in his arms
-we have a special way to hold hands, and its secret, and all our own, and i love it
-i love when our feet touch when we are in bed & sometimes i hold his arm (... haha, that sounds weird. its just that when we are in bed, his arm is longer than mine, so i can't get to his hand.)
-my boy is so goofy -- he loves to tackle me to the ground & tickle me crazy, i enjoy this most of the time
-i love when we have gospel related talks with each other

so, my goal is now to cherish the now with everyone, family + friends alike. it will definitely be worth-while. my friend cari commented on ashley's post and left a quote that i really like:

"Learn from the past. Prepare for the future. Live in the present." - President Monson