I love how Donovon and I can still make each other laugh about the silliest things. Sometimes I laugh to myself thinking about us giggling together. It’s absurd, I know, but after close to 25 years together, laughter is very important. 

Tonight I’m thankful for our giggles. 

Donovon and I typically avoid the crowds and chaos of SXSW, but today we ventured out to see our friend’s band Starbenders play.

We took the train downtown and explored the goings-on on 6th Street before heading to the show.  They played an awesome set and Donovon and I had a great time. 

It was a fun little day date with my hubby, and I’m thankful for it. 



Alexa agreed to watch her little sister for the evening allowing Donovon and I to get out for date night.  So we took in a movie at Flix Brewhouse.

I let Donovon choose the movie and he chose Chappie.  I had very low expectations going in, but man, was I pleasantly surprised. It was highly entertaining and I loved it!

Moreso, I loved spending the evening with my hubby and am so grateful for a last minute date night. 

Donovon is quite obsessed with the Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures Game. The problem is it’s a 2-player game and he often has difficulty finding someone to play him. So when I start feeling bad that he hasn’t played in a while for lack of an opponent (or because I’ll want to call in a chit soon), I will begrudgingly offer to play a round.

He, in turn, gets all giddy and excited as he sets up the elaborate “game board” – a vinyl map on which he had a picture of the galaxy printed (the early stage of his obsession). Since, I’m very competitive in nature and so is he for that matter, we do have fun being pitted against each other – Rebels vs. The Empire – strategically trying to destroy each other’s squad.

It had been close to a year since I’ve actually played him. I couldn’t believe it had been that long. So tonight while he was diligently organizing the game cards, I offered to play a round with him. He was very excited and before I knew it he was already building his squad.

Alexa was out for the evening, so after putting Ava to bed, we settled in for our game. I was delighted in Donovon’s excitement over my willingness to play. And I enjoyed his enthusiasm as he watched me strategize then counter each of my maneuvers. I was a bit rusty which I’ll gladly blame for my loss.

Although I cannot match his enthusiasm for the game, I’m grateful for the quality time with my hubby.