So I've discovered something since starting this project –
it’s a whole lot easier to write what you think when you don’t actually believe
anyone’s going to read it. That’s what happened in the first two posts. The
minute I figured out people were REALLY reading this – STAGE FRIGHT! Or we
could just claim I’ve been busy, REALLY busy.
First, let's have some completely unnecessary cuteness. We've had these two for three months now and it feels like they've always been here. Meet Snap and Crackle:
I read this yesterday and it made me think about the reality
of our lives and how bad we really DON’T have it. Reason 1 to be thankful: My children are healthy – no one’s in the
hospital or even the doctor’s office today. They are able to laugh and play and
enjoy being kids, and for that I am thankful. I made the comment in a
conversation with my niece a couple of months ago that “day-to-day life is good
but big-picture life kinda sucks.” I've
had time since to re-think that. Is the future unknown? Yes, but so is everyone’s. Sure, we have some scary gray clouds on the horizon - but there's always the chance they could blow away. I've had renewed
hope in the past couple of days that everything’s going to work out. I have no
real basis for it; it’s very possible that it’s just a good case of holiday
cheer run amok. But I’m going to enjoy it while it lasts.
Reason 2: Today I start vacation from work – two weeks to
remember how to be a 24-7 mom. This may be the single best thing (after the
regular paycheck of course) about my job – they shut down at Christmas.
Merry Christmas Everyone!
