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Monday
Dec202010

Standby One...

This crazy blog has provided me joy, frustration, stress, therapy, feelings of self-doubt as well as feelings of self-assuredness.  I'm not closing the doors, although I've considered it.  People who currently blog or have blogged in the past, know these feelings well.  Those who don't blog wonder what the big deal is.  It's your blog, write what you want, when you want.  Pfff!

And those who don't blog... are absolutely right.

I'm looking forward to closing out 2010 with Chris and the boys.  We have a few things to accomplish before the end of the year, but mostly we hope to enjoy some unstructured time, a visit from my parents, and the magic that is Christmas.  [I still believe!]

Chris worked hard lighting the too-tall tree that takes four adults to get in our family room.  As he balanced on a borrowed 20-foot ladder, moving ornaments a little to the left -- no, back to the right... wait... the blue sparkly one needs to go to the other side -- he accused me of trying to kill him for the life insurance money.

The tree is beautiful.  Middle Boy sat on the floor every morning before school, quietly looking at the lights and ornaments.  He seemed to be meditating, almost soothed by his private moments with the tree while the house was still.

[Chris and boys decorating.]

Chris and boys decorating tree - Christmas 2010

[Mary watching.]

Mary watching the boys on the ladder - Christmas 2010

  Christmas Tree 2010

I've intercepted the glide slope for 2011 and I'm ready for a solid and safe landing.  Bear with me and if I make it, I'll keep fiddling around with this silly blog.

Merry Christmas.

Reader Comments (20)

...and we will be here when you do.

Love,

Claire
December 21, 2010 | Unregistered Commenterunmitigated me
Merry Christmas to the Ross Family!
December 21, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterV-Grrrl @ Compost Studios
Damn, I've missed you! It's so good to "hear" from you and I adore your too-tall tree. It's perfect! I'm so glad you captured a few shots too. Have a wonderful and homespun kind of Christmas. So glad to know your parents will be visiting. Merry Christmas to all.
December 21, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterGabriela (Gabi With An Eye)
merry christmas! and, i still believe in the magic too. it's hard not to.
December 21, 2010 | Unregistered Commentersam
I'll definitely be here...

It's always a hard balance between blogging life and living it!



Happy Holidays Chris!
December 21, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterDeidre
And Merry Christmas to you! xoxo
December 21, 2010 | Unregistered Commenterpam
Me too.

Love your tall tree. And you.

Happy Holidays!

XO
December 21, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterCheri @ Blog This Mom!
Oh my heck....it's a Christmas Miracle! I was just thinking about you the other day.

Merry Christmas Chrisy!
All the best in the land of the tall. :)
December 23, 2010 | Unregistered Commentermichael.offworld
The tree is luminous! Love it! Also love seeing you back here again. You've been missed. Although, as you might know, I've had my own blogger internal struggles; I think I've managed to jump a hurdle, however. We shall see.

A very merry Christmas, to you and yours!
December 24, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterJennifer
I'm right there with you on the blogging thing. And the tree....wow, it really rocks! :)
December 28, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterRebecca
Of course I know how you feel! My writing is less and less and so is my commenting. But I can't let it go completely... I need to come up with a better system (so I've been saying for two years).

Love your sparkly tree - it's all about the lights. Happy holidays to you!!
December 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterKate Coveny Hood
Wowzers that is a gorgeous tree!!!!

And I totally hear you on the blog thing. I've been around a lot less than I used to, too.

Merry (belated) Christmas and I hope you all have a VERY Happy New Year!
December 30, 2010 | Unregistered Commenterchristy








Thanks, Christy. I've felt the need to unplug the past few months. I'm going to try to begin 2011 with a bit of a plan. We'll see. Happy New Year to you, Matt and the beautiful children! xo

December 31, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterChris








I can't quit blogging either, Kate. When you figure out a better system, let me know. Happy New Year!

December 31, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterChris








The tree's not rockin' right now, as I think about dismantling it...
December 31, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterChris
But did Mary hurl under the tree? That's the question . . .

;-)

Thanks for the letter and the lovely pictures.

Brian
January 4, 2011 | Unregistered Commentertysdaddy








Yes! Chris and I went skiing the day after Christmas while Mom and Dad watched the boys. When we got home there was a new stain on the carpet. Right under the tree. Haven't been to your blog in a while, Brian. I need to catch up with my bloggy friends. Hope your holidays were wonderful. Maybe our paths will cross for reals in 2011!

To: chrisyross@msn.com
January 4, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterChris
Absolutely gorgeous tree. All the best to you in the New Year!
January 9, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterBecky










Thank you very much, Becky.  I appreciate the visit and the comment.  All the best to you as well!

To: chrisyross@msn.com
January 10, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterChris

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