4 December 2009

When I was putting the lights on the Christmas tree last Saturday, I made myself dizzy just by walking around it to get them on.

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I went on a quick trip to Detroit with my supervisor this week. We left Tuesday morning and returned Wednesday afternoon. The meeting we traveled for was a dud, but getting to meet face to face all the people that I work with daily was really great. They were all so friendly, and really seemed eager to meet me and eager for me to move up to Detroit. Honestly, it made me think about moving there a little more seriously, because really nice coworkers can make a bad job bearable. (As I know from current experience!)

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The day after I got back we had a dance party in the living room and as we all frolicked in the living room, I thought about how much I love my family. I've turned a corner. While I have never disliked any member of my family individually, I have often been frustrated with the family collective, with the restrictions and responsibilities that have fallen on me because of my children. But the past several weeks I have found that the frustration has dissipated. I love my family individually, and I love the family group, too. I am so glad and grateful that they are all in my life right now, together, at this time. And I'm really grateful to feel that way, too.

16 Sept 2009

Our Primary had a talent show last Saturday and Rose Pink decided to do a scarf dance for her turn in the spotlight. She chose The Ramones' "I Wanna Be Sedated" for accompaniment. She was third on the program initially but the first two little boys bailed (ran from the room) so she ended up being first. It was held on the stage in the cultural hall, and when she first came out she just stood there, but I mimed dancing for her from where I was standing and she remembered why she was there and went after it, jumping and twirling and swirling her scarf around. (Thank you to Gia for the scarf!) She was fantastic!