Holidays and changing my mind
We are enjoying the holiday season at my house. We just got home from Thanksgiving in Albuquerque with my parents. My camera is not cooperating, so no pictures this time. But the trip went well. It is nice to be with family, treated to meal after meal, and big town shopping.
A special highlight for me was seeing my friend Celeste. It was too short of a visit, but so wonderful. I have known her since I was 10. She qualifies as one of those few people that "knows me". Even though she knew me so well she was always so great to shower me with praise even when I didn't deserve it. I used to think I had good self esteem, when I get to wondering what changed me - I realized it's cause I don't get daily fueled by Celeste anymore. She makes me laugh, inspires me, and strengthens my faith. Celeste is teaching at a classical academy. She is the one that got me looking into classical education for my kids. Celeste, It was so, so good to see you friend! Miss you.
Last night we put up our Christmas tree. I was excited how easy the process was. The money I put into buying red and green Christmas totes and ornament boxes last year was well worth it! I love indirect lighting vs turning on main lighting to light a room, and a Christmas tree makes a perfect indirect lighting source. Very cozy, even from our little corner tree. Yes, it's a corner tree. It fits in a corner - it's 25% of a regular tree. I have a very little house and that was my excuse for not putting up a tree in years past. But Monica got onto me for my excuse, and the corner tree came to be. Now, it's probably time I do something with the pumpkins on the front porch.
Today I got to go greet my sister-in-law at the airport. She and her kids came in from Ohio for the holidays. She has been missing her parents and Texas in a huge way! I was anxious to see her daughter, Cora Leigh for the first time. Boy oh boy did I ever fall in love fast! Such a beautiful sweet girl! I wanted to take her home and never let her go. My husband had just commented a few days ago that he needed to go get fixed before I had baby fever again. To which I thought, "whatever, I'm not changing my mind, we are done with three." Well, at this moment things have changed. My husband is in trouble! He should be panicking that he cancelled his appointment!
So glad to have Joley and the kids - come quick Alyn!
A special highlight for me was seeing my friend Celeste. It was too short of a visit, but so wonderful. I have known her since I was 10. She qualifies as one of those few people that "knows me". Even though she knew me so well she was always so great to shower me with praise even when I didn't deserve it. I used to think I had good self esteem, when I get to wondering what changed me - I realized it's cause I don't get daily fueled by Celeste anymore. She makes me laugh, inspires me, and strengthens my faith. Celeste is teaching at a classical academy. She is the one that got me looking into classical education for my kids. Celeste, It was so, so good to see you friend! Miss you.
Last night we put up our Christmas tree. I was excited how easy the process was. The money I put into buying red and green Christmas totes and ornament boxes last year was well worth it! I love indirect lighting vs turning on main lighting to light a room, and a Christmas tree makes a perfect indirect lighting source. Very cozy, even from our little corner tree. Yes, it's a corner tree. It fits in a corner - it's 25% of a regular tree. I have a very little house and that was my excuse for not putting up a tree in years past. But Monica got onto me for my excuse, and the corner tree came to be. Now, it's probably time I do something with the pumpkins on the front porch.
Today I got to go greet my sister-in-law at the airport. She and her kids came in from Ohio for the holidays. She has been missing her parents and Texas in a huge way! I was anxious to see her daughter, Cora Leigh for the first time. Boy oh boy did I ever fall in love fast! Such a beautiful sweet girl! I wanted to take her home and never let her go. My husband had just commented a few days ago that he needed to go get fixed before I had baby fever again. To which I thought, "whatever, I'm not changing my mind, we are done with three." Well, at this moment things have changed. My husband is in trouble! He should be panicking that he cancelled his appointment!
So glad to have Joley and the kids - come quick Alyn!
posted by Proud Parents @ 6:16 PM
5 Comments:
At 7:38 PM,
April Carrasco said…
So glad you and Celeste got to spend time together. I am jealous! I would love to get more time with both of you :)!!
At 10:22 AM,
Noel Green said…
Awww . . . this is making me teary eyed. Thank you, friend! It was SOO good to see you!!!
At 10:55 AM,
Little Apple said…
Are you pregnant?
At 8:45 PM,
Proud Parents said…
No I'm not pregnant! I simply said I had baby fever.
At 9:24 PM,
Monica said…
OH my goodness that is a funny post about baby feaver!!! I have never counted the Guffeys out for another little one. : ) I was thinking about you the other day and wondering if you had your half tree up. I was thinking if not the kids needed to come to Aunt Moni's house. So glad they get another tree this year. Little Annie is loving hers. So far so good. I only found her standing on the arm of the couch once trying to reach an orniment. That was only because she saw cousin Colby do the same thing. : ) Tis the season!! I want you to plan a trip to Canton where you come and stay with me and we go together. I have never been and I need to go.
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