Weekending: playmobile and puddles

this weekend began with a lost dog,
this facebook status
Crazy dog, Tilly black lab great Dane, at large. Last seen running 50 mph down the yellow line of Argyle
three little ladies crying with the windows down

tearfully yelling, Tilly! 

out minivan windows 

splashed with rain.

we were rubbing her ear by the front door and she just bolted

it was really all our four year old's fault
and I couldn't believe I thought that and I knew that

and watching how sorry she felt just about did me in

must of thought she saw a squirrel,

I said

on our island without squirrels

she was found in a neighboring living room

eating beef bones and wagging on shag

thanks to an open door

thanks to the sheriff, 

we were all reunited

this weekend I crossed off 

half-marathon's first heavy training week

twelve weeks to go

I got up in the darkness and ran before the rain came 

with lovely island mama pals

important tunes, important roadside conversation

at times I thought I wouldn't make it

then

there I was at my doorstep

clear headed, awake and smiling

all as the rain came

we packed up the train and brought out the playmobile

they created a 

dream hair styles machine for each tiny figure

and did so,

changing hair and taking turns,
laughing and silly and happy

for four hours

After the sun set, 

I put on lace-y tights and boots and mascara and lip liner

I spent the night with appetizers and fancy foods and funny ladies and 

oh my goodness such needed conversation

then

there I was at my doorstep

at the exact time of my junior year of high school's curfew

remembering my mom in the basement doing laundry

warm brownies on the stove top

there was a sunburn

a new mix tape in my hand
friends at my side
cicadas and giant oaks behind

a memory so real and vivid

left me happier, still.

sunday's breakfast burritos 

and our littlest girl in tiny undies 

had me full on joy

sunday's matinee

and me finding myself avenging a stolen much-loved item 

had me full on joy (in the end)

since I now have something really great, really funny to write my column about this week,

stay tuned

and here's to a happy week ahead

:::

joining Amanda