simple dreams

after a some amusing texts with a friend today regarding lucy and charley's hopes and dreams for the future, i got to thinking (aside from the fact that i just used the phrase "i got to thinking," ...good grief i've been in the south way too long) about simple dreams.

lucy's biggest dream throughout the day really boils down to one of four things:
1.  play?  please play with me.
2.  did someone say walk?  something that rhymes with walk?  i want to go for a walk.  please take me for a walk.
3.  dinner?  yes, please.
4.  treat.  yes.  i will sit, lie down, or stay for a treat.

and charley's dreams i am sure revolve around six similar thoughts:
1. being held
2. when she will get to eat next
3. being held
4. having her diaper changed
5. cuddling
6. chewing on her beloved sophie.
7. being held


so simple. 


at first, i was feeling sorry for myself.  i am surrounded by such "simple minded" beings all day, everyday.  and yet, there is something profound in that lucy & charley's desires boil down to one thing..


to be loved.


don't get me wrong, i still love and cherish intellectually stimulating conversations.

but really, don't my hopes and dreams boil down to the same thing?  to be loved.  and to love?

so today i'm taking my cues from a 4 month old and a 1.5 year-old dog.
and really, i don't think i give them quite as much credit as i should.
i'm going to love them.