can't sleep...

The night sky fell into the field outside my window. I'm convinced. Hundreds of fireflies blink their way across the gardens, flowers, around the lagoon...it really looks like the stars fell into the field and now search for the way back into the sky. Or maybe they're just happy to be someplace new. Quite a stunning sight. Every once in a while, a bit of lightning breaks the night...full sky flashes, no bolts. The heat of the day lingered to the point that we're sleeping with all the windows open, a fan and no covers.

Summer draws nearer.

It is just past 4 a.m. and I'm awake, as has become my custom. I do love this time of day and the quiet.

Yesterday was a busy day and I didn't get a lot of rest. I can tell. I'm definitely swollen a bit...my hands feel a little too tight and my wedding ring, which has been living on my pinky, has even left an impression there. I think I've developed a urinary tract infection so I'm the Queen of Cranberries right now.

News flash: Queen of Cranberries Disappears in Starry Field
The Queen of Cranberries wandered into a field appearing to be filled with stars. No one knows what drew her there...potential adventure, the desire to hold a blinking star in her hand, or a rampant desire to mark her territory prior to birth have all been alleged but, as of now, no corroboration of any theory can be made. A medium-sized blonde dog named Luci flanked her into the field and the hound has been known to growl at strangers. Both the woman and dog should be approached with caution as the Queen is gestating and known to be hormonal, cranky and possibly armed with a razor tongue. More details as the story develops...