December 23rd, 2008
by Erin
It’s the night before the night before Christmas. Both the kiddo and I are stirring. The husband is at work. 98% of the gifts are wrapped. I am off of work for the remainder of the week.
When one runs into someone from their past, one is often excited over the reconnection that the reason why they are not in touch any longer is far from the mind. Of course, that is, until that same issue pops right back up and smacks you, hard, in the face. Wishing of those better days, one for forgets that those better days were in existence right up until the point of reconnection. Forget about that person — there is a reason why they remained in the past and never made it into your future. And once again they will become the past.
There is something comforting about living in a neighborhood where both the local fire department and the local EMT drive around on different nights, throughout the streets, with Santa, waving to the children. My town is not a small one, by any means, but it certainly gives off that small town feeling of commeraderie and caring. I couldn’t be more thankful.
Hopefully once the new year begins, I will be better at keeping up with this blog. That’s going to be my New Year’s resolution — to take more time for myself and do the things I love to do.
So on that note, have a very Merry Christmas!
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November 2nd, 2008
by Erin
Oh boy. I’ve been having some weird dreams as of late and somehow they all are baby related in some way. :|
I know I’m not ready for another one *just* yet, but man, the ovaries are twitching. The idea of another little one. To enjoy all the firsts all over again. The joy at the first smile, the first giggle, the first word.
I dare not mention this to the husband though. He wants one right now. And I just can’t handle that at the moment. The kiddo is just too much at the moment. He’s finally getting on his own in school and doing really well. I figure another year and he’ll be good and another little one will be ok. :)
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October 20th, 2008
by Erin
I don’t know if it’s left-over anxiety from the visit to the in-laws, but I am just not feeling right today. I feel like I’m forgetting something big. I can’t think of a thing, but it’s still gnawing at the front of my brain like a groundhog gnawing on a cable wire. (Don’t laugh – been there, done that and the cable company expects you to pay!) I suppose I should just get on with my day and hope the feeling either ends or I figure out what it is that I am missing, exactly.
The kiddo was not happy about going to school this AM. He wanted to stay home because he’s going to miss me so much. Poor thing. I had terrible separation anxiety when I was in kindergarten. I hated going to school. I hated my teacher (in all fairness — she was an evil wench and people now know who you are talking about, nodding their heads solemnly in agreement, when you mention the school and your horrible kindergarten teacher) and made such a fuss about going. Many tearful mornings, which ultimately were curbed by being “special” and having breakfast every morning at school with the vice principal. Wonder what ever happened to him. Nice man.
I’ve got some cleaning to do today, not that I want to. The house is starting to get cluttered beyond recognition. Too much darn stuff, yet, I can’t bare to part with it. Even stuff I haven’t looked at in years — just not willing to toss it. I really should. And I know I should. Just can’t get my brain to tell my hands to do it. ;)
And on that note, I really should get a move on. The longer I sit here, the more things I think of to look up, check out or browse. Heh. Wonder what life would be like if there were no internet.
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October 17th, 2008
by Erin
I figured I’d post quick before I hit the sack. Tomorrow we’re heading upstate to visit the in-laws. <edited to protect the innocent>
The newlyweds will be there tomorrow as well. At least my in-laws will target them about the wedding. ;) Leaves me to dealing with the kiddo and nothing else. Well, maybe I’ll play with their puppy. :)
I am also NOT looking forward to the 3 and-a-half hour trip up there. <edited>
Wish me well!
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