Decked and good things.
December 5, 2006
Twinkling lights at night are so nice. The house is cleaned up-some things are crammed back in the attic, other things were dropped off as donations. The tree is decorated (shoved in a corner, but still decorated), as is the rest of the house.
The husband and I are in a running for "weirdest person in our home." He is leading the race.
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And now for some other good things.
I am so relieved that 3 of the Kim family members have been found. I've been thinking of them endlessly. I cried with relief when I read that they'd been rescued. I so hope that Mr. Kim will soon be found safe too. I never watch the news, so the only way I've heard about them is from other concerned bloggers in their area. I'm thankful to them for keeping us non-cable having east coasters updated and to see that so many people were praying, thinking, and hoping for that family.
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I am thankful for our small whacky family. No matter how kooky we are or how stressful life is at times, I know that we have it good. We are safe, warm, sheltered, fed and loved. We are together in our home.
My girl climbed up next to me yesterday and and held my face in her hands. She said, "Listen mommy. I haven't seen your eyes in a long, long time." She just quietly looked at my face very closely for awhile. Then she kissed me and said, "Yeah, I pretty much love you mommy." and walked away.
I am thankful for music. I love music, usually weird music. I always have. There is an occassional pop song that appeals to me, but usually it's world music that gets me. When I'm losing my mind it does me wonders to listen to my favorite music or find some new stuff. The sounds seem to overtake my busy head, hush my inner-voices and calm me down. Currently, I'm really enjoying Ali Farka's, Kaira,-so beautiful and mellow. Also, Sara+H linked to some videos by Regina Spektor and Keely and I are hooked on the song, Fidelty, and the beginning of the Us video is just awesome to watch. I don't listen to the radio (itunes or bust) so she is new to me. Keely made me play them on YouTube at least 20 times for her. Then, she ran into our dining room to bang on ours. Bang away. Music is good.
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I was planning on adding my top ten favorite toys to my dear pal, Katurah of Luckybeans, tomorrow but she posted most of the things I would have, so I'm going to have another look around and I'll post our picks soon. Well, 20 days until Christmas. Eek! Much to do. I'd better stop procrastinating here and get to it.
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14 Comments Leave a Comment
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capello | December 5, 2006 at 5:30 pm
just “pretty much”? that girl has *attitude*
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amy h | December 5, 2006 at 6:04 pm
That picture of your husband made me laugh.
Keep having fun!
Sweet girl.
I have been meaning to get a Regina Spektor album for a while. My Amazon wish list is a little out of control — I like music too much.
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kirsty | December 5, 2006 at 6:37 pm
Your husband looks so funny and Bea is amazing. Yep. You’ve got it good
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molly | December 5, 2006 at 8:42 pm
there’s a song by shawn colvin that says, “if there were no music, than I would not get through…” I’ve always loved that line and totally understood it.
I love Keely’s words to you. priceless motherhood moment.
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lera | December 5, 2006 at 9:06 pm
you are definitely a kooky family!!!!! in a good way, of course!! you make me smile! thank you.
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Eren | December 5, 2006 at 10:42 pm
I think my DH resembles that photo! Oh and what a sweetie you little one is. Gotta love the way they sting words together at that age. Gotta get my toy list together too. Can someone please press “stop” for a few days so I can get caught back up?
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estea | December 5, 2006 at 11:52 pm
you need to write that down, or never delete this blog, one or the other.
you guys are nuts. lovable nuts, but nuts nonetheless.
toys toy toys. ack.
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Emy | December 6, 2006 at 2:40 am
“weirdest person in the home”. I love that! Gotta love kids and their funny statements. And the wording of those funny statements.
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luckybeans | December 6, 2006 at 3:28 am
Oh, sweet Keely! I think all mothers live for moments like that.
And I love that itchy coat pic.
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LLA | December 6, 2006 at 9:24 am
“Yeah, I pretty much love you mommy.”
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Amy | December 6, 2006 at 10:01 am
Sweet Keely
Melt.
Glad you are getting some of your chaos under control. We are still in the midst of it over here but the floor is *hopefully* going to be done by Friday so the contents of our bedroom can be reinstalled.
I relate to your experience with the news of the Kim family. I never watch and rarely read the new news so I thankfully miss hearing about stories like that through the year. I have, of course, followed this one closely. You know me and worry — I can worry with the best of ‘em!
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cathy | December 6, 2006 at 11:52 am
Awww… doesn’t it just melt your heart and make time stop when she does that? And the pic of your hubby is too funny!
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laeroport | December 6, 2006 at 12:14 pm
Does Graham Kraker “light up your life”? That picture made me smile – as did the one of Keely.
And I swear I dreamt about being snowbound all night last night. Extra reason to snuggle up with the ones you love and give them a good look in the eyes.
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Amy | December 6, 2006 at 2:28 pm
My heart just melted into a puddle reading this post.
I just found your blog and it’s lovely!
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