NO regrets and making the MOST of every chance I GET....

This morning I got up super early (5:00am). I went home this past weekend...my weekends at home just never seem long enough. Friday, Saturday and Sunday...3 days is not enough to get in ALL of the family time I want (plus Friday and Sunday do not really even count because I have to waste time driving) Its only about a 3 hour drive from my driveway in Troy to my drive way in Pleasant Grove but still thats time I dont get to spend at home! This weekend while I was home it was different than most other times! I found myself appreciating ever minute I was there, every minute that I got to see my family. Not that I dont usually appreciate it, but I just usually dont "notice" that I am appreciating it....if that makes sense? Friday night I got in late, but sat around for a while and talked with my parents! Saturday, got up early ran around and got some things done, spent most of the day with Meghan then met up with mom and we went shopping. I had so much fun being with my mom. Got home Saturday night and sat around (just like old times) and talked and laughed with mom, dad and taylor. Sunday morning got up, got ready and mom and I headed out again for another day of shopping! We went to get an Easter dress, and just like always came home with a LOT more than we went for (and when we got home we made sure to put all the bags in my car BEFORE we went inside so dad wouldnt see them) =) On Sunday I decided that I would stay in Pleasant Grove another night instead of rushing back to Troy (i rarely ever do this because I do not like getting up early and having to drive back to be in Troy by 9) but this past weekend I did. It MADE MY MOMS DAY when I told her I was staying...dad was pretty glad too! =) These days I am trying really hard to appreciate things that I didnt normally "notice." Trying to make EVERY day of my life count! Working to let every part of me give 100 % all of the time, not only for myself but for my family, my friends, my school, work, and people I dont even know (because you never know who you are crossing paths with). I am so THANKFUL for this past weekend. This morning my daddy text me (he is learning to text and LOVING it) and he said "it was WONDERFUL to see you this weekend. Take care of yourself....and Jeter. Get your oil changed ASAP! I love you!" Then one from mom..."I am so glad you came home this weekend, I know you hate the drive but I would LOVE for you to come back home this weekend. There may even be some more shopping we can do =) I LOVE YOU MORE, i really do!" (thats what she tells Taylor and I....LOVE YOU MORE) WOW! After getting these text from2 of the most important people in my life I realized just how blessed and THANKFUL I really am. How precious life is and how much I have. I couldnt have asked for a better weekend at HOME!