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it can be okay
Dec. 19th, 2014 10:18 pmSchool is over until January. Let's celebrate with pizza. Yes, let's.
The week wasn't difficult, but it was that kind of drag where everyone was just trying to get to the end. The kids had fun, and it seems they spent much of the week at school doing crafts, having parties, and celebrating baby Jesus.
Today we had some cousins over. I chatted with my sister in law, while making sugar plums. It was pleasant to let the kids have a play, and a bit of Christmas spirit without the manic side that seems to come with the holidays. Fewer tears and melt-downs. They will be off visiting my sister inlaw's family this Christmas, while I host my husband's parents, and his Nan. Eventually we will get together with everyone on the 29th. A good day to gather Jenners together without the intensity of Christmas Day.
I found the best thing today. Crisps that are cheshire cheese, red wine, and cranberry flavored. Slightly sour, pretty salty, but not as sour/salty as salt and vinegar. A little more... citrusy. I needed those damn things today. My PMS this week has me weeping, and wanting to punch people in the face. At least people in grocery stores. Though maybe it is just British grocery stores at Christmas. I HATE ALL OF YOUR FACES. I JUST HATE THEM. God, what I would give to go to Fred Meyer early in the morning and glide around the wide aisles in a state of bliss. These are my fantasies. One might say, "Gen, why not order your groceries." Yes, well... this is when I just need to buy a few items. Not a whole proper shop. But I have to go in there and get those few things. But these are my grumpy lady problems. They subsided quick. I drove home as the skies began to clear.
I went running this morning and while it was grey, threatened to rain, and I had to run against the wind for awhile, it was still a good run. It took care of my back which was twinging. It took care of my brain which was cloudy, and it took care of that desire to be worn out. Recently I have had a couple of runs, where my left knee gives me trouble. Sometimes I have to stop and walk it off as it were. At least until I come to an incline. Then everything feels okay again.
Today we got some more Christmas cards, and there was a truly wonderful one. It was from one of Mr. Jenner's university friends. Awhile back he and his wife were expecting their second child, and at 36/37 weeks, the wife went in for a routine check-up, and they found that the baby had died. It was one of those random unfair horrible things in life. She gave birth to their baby, and it was all very sad. I remember when Mr. Jenner's friend sent an email telling everyone the bad news, and that they were going to take some time away. I completely understood their position. At the time, a number of people in this circle of friends were having babies. They felt thankful that they had their first child, and that was that. We went them a Christmas card just checking in, and today they returned the card with the news that they just had a baby!!!! I can see why they were quiet about things. (not exactly an easy thing to do or trust after such an experience.) She is a healthy little girl, and they are over the moon. A simple little card that shares all the joy.
The week wasn't difficult, but it was that kind of drag where everyone was just trying to get to the end. The kids had fun, and it seems they spent much of the week at school doing crafts, having parties, and celebrating baby Jesus.
Today we had some cousins over. I chatted with my sister in law, while making sugar plums. It was pleasant to let the kids have a play, and a bit of Christmas spirit without the manic side that seems to come with the holidays. Fewer tears and melt-downs. They will be off visiting my sister inlaw's family this Christmas, while I host my husband's parents, and his Nan. Eventually we will get together with everyone on the 29th. A good day to gather Jenners together without the intensity of Christmas Day.
I found the best thing today. Crisps that are cheshire cheese, red wine, and cranberry flavored. Slightly sour, pretty salty, but not as sour/salty as salt and vinegar. A little more... citrusy. I needed those damn things today. My PMS this week has me weeping, and wanting to punch people in the face. At least people in grocery stores. Though maybe it is just British grocery stores at Christmas. I HATE ALL OF YOUR FACES. I JUST HATE THEM. God, what I would give to go to Fred Meyer early in the morning and glide around the wide aisles in a state of bliss. These are my fantasies. One might say, "Gen, why not order your groceries." Yes, well... this is when I just need to buy a few items. Not a whole proper shop. But I have to go in there and get those few things. But these are my grumpy lady problems. They subsided quick. I drove home as the skies began to clear.
I went running this morning and while it was grey, threatened to rain, and I had to run against the wind for awhile, it was still a good run. It took care of my back which was twinging. It took care of my brain which was cloudy, and it took care of that desire to be worn out. Recently I have had a couple of runs, where my left knee gives me trouble. Sometimes I have to stop and walk it off as it were. At least until I come to an incline. Then everything feels okay again.
Today we got some more Christmas cards, and there was a truly wonderful one. It was from one of Mr. Jenner's university friends. Awhile back he and his wife were expecting their second child, and at 36/37 weeks, the wife went in for a routine check-up, and they found that the baby had died. It was one of those random unfair horrible things in life. She gave birth to their baby, and it was all very sad. I remember when Mr. Jenner's friend sent an email telling everyone the bad news, and that they were going to take some time away. I completely understood their position. At the time, a number of people in this circle of friends were having babies. They felt thankful that they had their first child, and that was that. We went them a Christmas card just checking in, and today they returned the card with the news that they just had a baby!!!! I can see why they were quiet about things. (not exactly an easy thing to do or trust after such an experience.) She is a healthy little girl, and they are over the moon. A simple little card that shares all the joy.
