We’re Not Done Yet!
In the last week we’ve celebrated Christmas and 2 birthdays! Next week we’ll celebrate our wedding anniversary and the following week we have one more birthday! We really know how to make the most of the season, no?!
Christmas was celebrated by the entire Hales Family, first time since ’06. I remember as a kid feeling like Christmas was that much more magical if we shared it with more family around. I hope my kids will grow up feeling that way…. I’ve started the “annual post holiday purge”, so far I’ve made 2 trips to Goodwill and I suspect there will be more. Do you clean and reorganize this time of year too?
I am now a whopping 34 years old. I feel too young to feel as old as I do. While stitching the embroidered bookmarks my fingers began to ache….I think the family arthritis may be rearing its unpleasant head. I haven’t slept on my left side in over 2 weeks due to some strange shoulder muscle pain…I mean really, 34?! I’m too young for this, especially since I exercise regularly….I could eat better I suppose (I typed this while eating a 7-layer bar).
My elmo adoring baby turned 2! I swear at each age I say “oh this is my favorite”, 2 is no exception. She is really the best little baby (yes, I suspect I will call her that until she is 18), and most perfect companion for my days. When she throws temper tantrums (like she did when I wouldn’t let her have an elmo cupcake until AFTER dinner), I usually ignore her tears for 10 min or so, then I pick her up and tell her “all done, it’s time to be all done crying”. People, 90% of the time IT WORKS!!
As I get ready to bid adieu to 2011 I find myself looking backwards, to see how far forward I have come. It has been a year of growth, a year of stretching and a year of tremendous support from those around us who help make this beautiful life take shape. On a micro scale there are days that really tugged at me, days where I couldn’t seem to separate the good from the bad. But through the blessed macro lens, it is so good. So good and rich, to the point of bringing me to my knees in humility. One of the biggest lessons that will stay with me from this year is: Compassion. There is no such thing as too much, for others & most especially for our selves.
January 2nd, 2012 at 10:10 pm
I didn’t hear anything you said after 7 layer bar! That is one of my favorites, and I haven’t had one in forever.
It sounds like you’ve been having a wonderful time with all your celebrations!
January 9th, 2012 at 7:56 am
Happy Birthday and Happy New Year! you’re a baby, Heather! You’d be, like, my kid sister, if we were related and that really makes me feel old
I wish all good things for you this year xo amy (and, cute embroidered bookmarks, below 