Cake

ingrained
- Being an element; present in the essence of a thing
- Fixed, established

And that's what's beginning to happen. We're becoming more a part of each other's lives instead of an extension.

Meeting family and friends... spending time with the kids... Swimming, softball games, grilling, hugs, walks, talks...

It's like making a cake. Gently adding the ingredients in, one at a time, blending them all together and praying it tastes as delicious as it looks as it's taking shape.