Love Is Only Love

Watching 'Hello Dolly' for the trillionth time today, I listened more carefully to the lyrics of one of the understated songs of the picture, 'Love is Only Love'. I think it's very well written and really shows great insight about the comfortable way that we settle into love after the initial 'falling' process. Those of you who have been married for a while will probably appreciate it especially, I think.

Don't look for shooting stars,
for love is only love.
You touch...and still you touch the ground.

Don't listen for those bells
for love is only love.
And if it's love you've found,
your heart won't hear a sound.

And when you hold his hand,
you only hold his hand.
The violins are all a bluff.

But if you're really wise,
the silence of his eyes will tell you
love is only love.
And it's wonderful enough.
Without the shooting stars,
without the sound of bells,
without the violins,
love is wonderful enough.

School Days Are Here Again...

This picture makes me giggle. Not only does it remind me EERILY of my friend Brooke, when she was this age, but it also brings to mind my five year old who is about to start Kindergarten this Friday. He is quite a little ball of energy and has developed an intensity that sometimes results in violence. It's a shame and we try to stop this behavior but it does seem to be inherent. I can't say I expect to be called by the teacher with news of fighting but let's just say, I won't be surprised if there are 'issues'.

I'm taking a deep breath and hoping that his brother being at the same school (in 4th grade) will keep him somewhat calm. :)