Enjoying: The ‘Seven Brides for Seven Brother’s’ sound track. Spring Produuuuuuction! (that’s my singing voice . . . ) The kids have been singing ‘Wonderful, Wonderful Day’ non-stop. I really like ‘We Gotta Make it Through the Winter’ but, as Tess would say, “UN-appropriate.”
Missing: Nana Joyce. She loved Seven Brides and I wish I could tell her how the kids have taken to it. I saw her doppelganger on a yellow school bus last week. I have wanted to hear her wisdom and encouragement and laughter this last month so badly.
Eating: Dairy again! Exciting and yet mildly anti-climactic. Turns out my stomach didn’t miss it. Sad face.
Feeling: Old. We couldn’t believe how few of the high-schoolers we were on retreat with had not seen Gladiator. “When did it come out?” they wanted to know. “A few years ago!” Jac replied. Except 2000 is more than a “few.” These kids were 1, 2 and 3 then. Browsing the paper for cars I declare that a ’92 model isn’t too old because, in my mind, it’s late 20oo. Upon calculation I realize that the vehicle in question is 21 years old and came by those 227 thousand miles legit-ly.
Wondering: When to correct word modifications. Is it okay that Ellie really thinks lemonade is “lem-a-lame”? How about “zereal” (rhymes with cereal) for zero? (“An eight is two little zerials on top of each other, right mama?”)
Remembering: High school. The mascara Jac gave me for Christmas smells exactly like the party favors at a friends Sweet 16. The party where my boyfriend kissed the birthday girl (my friend) and told me it was the gentlemanly thing to do. Dear sixteen year old self: Someone should’ve kicked him in the shins and given you a hug. Life gets better. Your husband? He’s great and a much better kisser, f.y.i.
Despising: Mud. February thaw, you’re miserable. I’m pretty sure I prefer snow over you.
Impressed: With Philip. Who is this kid who is requesting coloring pages and the chance to fold clothes? I barely know the man!
Thankful: 1. That the awful smell in the office was N-O-T not a dead mouse and 2. We caught the fuse causing said fuse before it lit the whole house on fire.
Anticipating: Mardi Gras! Ash Wednesday! And Valentine’s Day! Extravaganza 5.0 is looking to be a winner!
Hi Daniel family…
Theresa Kinyon was visiting me in NJ this weekend and told me about your blog. So fun! I’m hoping to return to SD again this summer! Jacques- Thanks for ‘liking’ the famous picture on Facebook. Hope you are all well and definitely hope to see you in a few months!
Sister! Reading your comment was quite possible the most exciting thing that has happened in 2013 thus far. What a treat! We are BEYOND excited to see you this summer – Porta Fidei, baby! You won’t believe how big Gemma has gotten! I walk past your Epic Fun card many times a day and it always serves as a great reminded to turn it up a notch, even if it’s washing dishes. Hope all is well. Praying for you during this grace filled season!