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.]
[Mary watching.]
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)
Love,
Claire
It's always a hard balance between blogging life and living it!
Happy Holidays Chris!
Love your tall tree. And you.
Happy Holidays!
XO
Merry Christmas Chrisy!
A very merry Christmas, to you and yours!
Love your sparkly tree - it's all about the lights. Happy holidays to you!!
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!
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
I can't quit blogging either, Kate. When you figure out a better system, let me know. Happy New Year!
The tree's not rockin' right now, as I think about dismantling it...
;-)
Thanks for the letter and the lovely pictures.
Brian
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!
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Thank you very much, Becky. I appreciate the visit and the comment. All the best to you as well!
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