We made Thanksgiving dinner yesterday.Yeah. I don't know. Seemed like the thing to do. And it was amazing. I like that my first time cooking a Thanksgiving dinner had no pressure whatsoever. Just me, cute bf, and that other guy who lives here. The turkey was roasted that perfect shade of brown. The two kinds of potatoes steaming in their dishes. Stuffing piled high next to the green bean casserole with those crunchy little onions. And now I'm hungry again...
It snowed all day Saturday. Those big, fat flakes that fall with such reckless abandon you feel they'll hit the ground running. And waking up to snow covered trees and my breath in the air is something I'll never stop loving.
My Granddaddy is very ill. Prostate cancer that has metastasized. He's on oxygen and the tumors are clinging to his spine. I don't think I'm ready for this. He has always been a bit larger than life to me. Competent, strong, independent, stubborn and never afraid to speak his mind. We've had our conflicts. We've disagreed. But I respect him, and always will. And I'm just praying.
My dear and lovely friend Jamie is engaged. Oh she's been engaged. That's not the news. The news is that the May wedding, is now a December 26th wedding. As in, 19 days from today. So we are in hyper mode! Dress fittings, party planning, shoe finding, hair appointment making and all the other things that go into making a wedding happen (in 3 weeks!!) We can't wait though. It's going to be beautiful. And no, she's not pregnant. Her fiance is in the Army and they are moving to Germany in January. I think the military derives great pleasure from throwing these curve balls at people. So tonight I'll try on a gorgeous bridesmaid dress and it's good to have something to celebrate.
I realized this morning that in just a few weeks this decade will be coming to a close. It was such a rocky beginning, this decade, for me. And I'll be glad to see it on its way with a hug and only love for the way it has turned out. But 10 years. Don't they go by in a blink.
4 comments:
Wait 'til you throw kids into the equation. Months seem like weeks...hours like minutes...
Enjoy the ride, Grasshopper!!!
good grief, we started college 10 years ago. holy crap.
I second the kids comment. I feel a 103 and 18 all at once.
I am sending lots of prayers and hugs for your granddaddy..it's so hard when they get sick! I have lost all of my grandparents, 3 in that last 2 years, and 2 of them passed on Todd's birthday, 2 years in a row....treasure each and every moment with all of them, they leave way to fast!!!
And 10 years does fly by...and it I second the adding kids...I remember when I brought Todd home like it was yesterday, and he's 7 1/2 now!!!
Sexy Tee- I'm definitely enjoying this ride. It's been amazing so far. (and ps- I can't wait for kiddos, I will try to enjoy every minute with them!)
Jen- kids? you have kids? nooo way? oh thats right- you have the most stinkin adorable kids ever. Love all your pics. And you will always be 20 to me ;)
Cass- I STILL can't believe you can have a 7 1/2 year old!! It's crazy. Yes, when I think how this decade has passed, and how much has happened I tear up every time. It's been wild, and wonderful and awful. But this past year has been the best. Can't wait for the next one...
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