Today I get to see Zoe for the first time in about three weeks. I can't think of any present better than getting to see that child. I miss her every minute of every day. It's nearly painful. I can't wait to see her.
I plan on going over to Sis #1's house where we are going to eat a nice Christmas lunch, and then Zoe gets to come over and it will just be she and I as my sister is going to her in laws for a few hours.
Last night couldn't have been any more perfect. I got to go to Sis #1's house for some of the best steak I've ever had. Then her kids got jammied up and opened presents. I've never seen sweeter kids who were any more enthusiastic. They could not be any less jaded those two.
I also got the hugest hugs and lots of "I love you, Aunt Debbys.' I love them too. So so much.
When I got home, I also discovered the power of the internets and talked to The Austin Boy all the way from Sri Lanka. No monkeys in site, but it was still very sweet and funny and a lovely lovely way to finish my day.
I hope that you all have a joyous holiday, and that 2006 is a wonderful, peace-filled, prosperous new year for all of us. I'm planning on it to be. Thank you all so much for your love and support. It really means so much to me during this journey I'm on.
I woke up extra early today, but I'm thinking I may skip coffee for now and go back to bed.
I can do this. My pillow and blankie say so too.
Today your assignment is to sleep in as best you can and love this day. Love your people today. Enjoy the little things like a good cup of coffee, the smile on a child's face, and be appreciative of any gifts you get - even if it's not what you want. It really is the thought that counts, and just by getting something, means that that person was thinking of you, even if it was for a moment and even if those aren't earrings you'd pick out for yourself... in a million years.
Love this day. I plan on it. I hope you do too.
Posted by debutaunt at December 25, 2005 05:42 AMhugs from Tuvalu to you today!
Posted by: blackbird at December 25, 2005 08:51 AMyour words of Wisdom have mended the fence between me and my brother. a big Thank you .
Enjoy you time with your little one. I wish you health and peace
nancy
Deb, you're wonderful. Keep fighting the good fight. The world needs your love, strength & wisdom!
Posted by: Ninotchka at December 25, 2005 12:55 PMDeb, I hope your Christmas extends on and on. God bless.
Posted by: Kim at December 25, 2005 03:10 PMMerry Christmas, Deb! Glad you get some family time finally!! :)
kt
Posted by: Katie at December 25, 2005 04:53 PMi have cherished this day. it has been a really good one. it's nice to know that it was a good one for you, as well. i know that time with zoe must mean the world.
thanks for the assignments, btw. i take them very seriously.
~S
Posted by: S. at December 25, 2005 07:37 PMMerry Christmas sweetie.
Posted by: Maddie at December 25, 2005 07:41 PM