4. Four. For...

Andrew was home sick today. We spent lots of time snuggling. Just looking at his innocence reflected in those tiny facial features makes my heart melt. We flipped through some TV as well. I think I would be happy everyday if I had a voice like Elmo. We stopped for a few moments (Andrew did not even say a word. He was fine with the time to "be a toddler again". ) It sent me back to days when they were so young! It was nice. Remember ABCs and 123s.

I've been spending my time rediscovering. I know, it should be that I am out hunting. I am sure guys do this too. Reflect on past hunts. The journeys taken. The people who came along. The successes. The failures. The misses. My last few hunting seasons have been extremely successful. I am not sure if I would call it beginner's luck...I've been hunting for years. But when the Shoe Hunt came around a few years ago...well, let's just say I took it pretty serious.

This year while it's the time of year this normally would start happening to the deer, I am the one in the rut. I know what it is...guilt. I hear so many stories each day about loss of job, home, and/or health. I still have all of those...and several really nice pair of shoes! Todd and I have also been spending a lot of time talking about finances...the future is uncertain.

Today I came across an organization called "Four Years. Go" (check it out at www.youtube.com search four years.go). It is true. The next 4 years are crucial, it seems. It is that quintessential time to "be the change you wish to see", as Gandhi spoke so eloquently. 4 years...just like the last 4 years we have dedicated to the Chix 4 a Cause movement. 4. Four. For...

So my focus and way to motivate myself this hunting season...4. Whether it be 4 years...four shoes??? or for someone. I do like the number 4, always have (even if Brett still wears the number, it was well before he came around!). A basket with 4 items to raffle, $4 drink specials, 4 "best of" give aways, 4 fun hours! Ahhhh...4 days of shopping in Vegas! Oh my...now this is getting weird- the plane takes off at 4 and lands 4 days later at 4! Though I am only going with 2 friends, which means someone may end up marrying someone ( to make it 4) while we are there like in Hangover or WHO WANTS TO COME ALONG to make it a 4th????

Ok, I think I am set. Quattro. Let the hunting begin...and it's good to be in the rut sometimes!