Some last words...
My apologies for missing Tuesday Confession Day. Truth is I've been making myself crazy getting ready for this trip. I promise to resume the dark, seedy ( and thus far illegal) Tuesday Confessions after the Holidays.
I've been unusually emotional lately. This trip has me experiencing all kinds of feelings simultaneously. The biggest emotions by far are joy and pride. Wednesday was the girls
Christmas Production at school. Drew was the lead character in the story; a snowman with a big heart. She was fantastic . She made the audience laugh right on cue and I learned that my daughter can be quite the performer . She was loving the attention and I was so proud of her. Jaden was one of the choir characters and remembered all her lines! I was very proud of her too. They looked so happy up there. They have both been so excited about this trip. We've been counting sleeps religiously and every morning for the past week I've been waking them up with the daily weather report... in Punta Cana. My heart swells when I hear them giggle or see their faces light up with smiles. My faithful readers are all parents so you can all understand what I'm articulating here. My children are experiencing life in a way I never did. They feel safe and loved and valued. They climb personal heights everyday and can bask in victory because both are so talented in their own way. Now that they are older, we are travelling more. From the time they were babies Scott and I always agreed we wanted our children to be aware of the world around them. We wanted them to travel and understand other cultures. We strongly encourage them in sport. I think it's so important for girls to be in sports. Not only does it strengthen their bodies and their minds but it also teaches them they are capable of anything. Watching them play hockey blows my mind ( yes, even at 6 am on a -40 February morning)
I get enormous pleasure from my career, Scott, my friends, my sports but there is no pleasure greater than what I get from having those 3 girls in my life. I am blessed to have been chosen for them.
Even in joy, there is saddness. This is the first Christmas of my life without my Grandmother.
The sight and smells of Christmas remind me of her and I find myself in tears at least once a day lately. I miss her so very much. I've packed her tree ornament and it will be placed on our 8 inch Christmas tree in Punta Cana, front and center.
Before I leave for the next 8 days, I wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas and offer some wise words. If you're in my life life and in my heart, trust me; you've earned your place. My love, my trust and my friendship doesn't come easily. Please enjoy the holidays. Spend it with family and friends and love alot. For me, its' the beginning of the end of a very transitory year in my life. I've had alot of pain in 2008 but with pain comes growth and wisdom and the ability to be joyful once more. I am thankful for the roads I've chosen, lessons learned, people who have held out their hand to me along the journey. It's highly likely you're one of those people. I'll be thinking of you over the Holidays
I've been unusually emotional lately. This trip has me experiencing all kinds of feelings simultaneously. The biggest emotions by far are joy and pride. Wednesday was the girls
Christmas Production at school. Drew was the lead character in the story; a snowman with a big heart. She was fantastic . She made the audience laugh right on cue and I learned that my daughter can be quite the performer . She was loving the attention and I was so proud of her. Jaden was one of the choir characters and remembered all her lines! I was very proud of her too. They looked so happy up there. They have both been so excited about this trip. We've been counting sleeps religiously and every morning for the past week I've been waking them up with the daily weather report... in Punta Cana. My heart swells when I hear them giggle or see their faces light up with smiles. My faithful readers are all parents so you can all understand what I'm articulating here. My children are experiencing life in a way I never did. They feel safe and loved and valued. They climb personal heights everyday and can bask in victory because both are so talented in their own way. Now that they are older, we are travelling more. From the time they were babies Scott and I always agreed we wanted our children to be aware of the world around them. We wanted them to travel and understand other cultures. We strongly encourage them in sport. I think it's so important for girls to be in sports. Not only does it strengthen their bodies and their minds but it also teaches them they are capable of anything. Watching them play hockey blows my mind ( yes, even at 6 am on a -40 February morning)
I get enormous pleasure from my career, Scott, my friends, my sports but there is no pleasure greater than what I get from having those 3 girls in my life. I am blessed to have been chosen for them.
Even in joy, there is saddness. This is the first Christmas of my life without my Grandmother.
The sight and smells of Christmas remind me of her and I find myself in tears at least once a day lately. I miss her so very much. I've packed her tree ornament and it will be placed on our 8 inch Christmas tree in Punta Cana, front and center.
Before I leave for the next 8 days, I wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas and offer some wise words. If you're in my life life and in my heart, trust me; you've earned your place. My love, my trust and my friendship doesn't come easily. Please enjoy the holidays. Spend it with family and friends and love alot. For me, its' the beginning of the end of a very transitory year in my life. I've had alot of pain in 2008 but with pain comes growth and wisdom and the ability to be joyful once more. I am thankful for the roads I've chosen, lessons learned, people who have held out their hand to me along the journey. It's highly likely you're one of those people. I'll be thinking of you over the Holidays
posted by Sandi at 7:43 AM
6 Comments:
Have a great time in the warmth and know I am jealous on more than a few levels.
I'm planning to round up everyone, speak softly and let go for a little while.
And take many hot showers now that I have my heat back.
You've not been gone long, but I already miss you.... Enjoy your time in the sunny weather with Scott and the girls.
Call me when you get in, so I can bask in your tan!
feeling pale over here... are you home yet?
Drew and I came back looking like
adoptees from Equador. -L- Jade and Scott came back a little rosy.
Drew is playing in the Bell cup Sun, Mon, Tues. Missed you! How was Michigan?
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Where is this hockey cup thing located?
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