December 20, 2002

it's beginning to feel a lot like...

erie, pa. a cold, windy night. flurries swirling in the lamplight. bed has never felt more cosy.

tonight was a snapshot, keepsake kind of memory. shannon and dave brought baby bea over for show-and-tell, and the girls (i.e. peggy and me) retreated to the quiet bedroom with the rocking chair for her feeding. the kids--bob and alaina--immediately joined peggy and me on the floor in front of shannon, as she rocked and fed. bea was fussy and alaina decided that a good story would calm her down, so she brought out her favorite christmas book: olive the other reindeer. bob sat on my lap, avidly listening, and alaina read with confident second grade prowess, stopping to show us the pictures. we all chuckled at the appropriate places and alaina was quite proud of her captive audience. even bea cooed and gurgled in appreciation.

meanwhile, downstairs, the boys talked tattooes and motorcycles till we rejoined them. then it turned to parenting anecdotes, which were funny and encouraging to the new parents, i think.

and now i hear the trains in the distance. no more planes or dogbark or late night ice cream trucks. this is a different kind of home.

relevant article is written. no more work to do until after the new year. i think i may just be ready for christmas.

bring on the wonder. (oh how i miss susan.)

Posted by bananie at December 20, 2002 12:00 AM | TrackBack
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The wonder is yours. Go get it girl...then pass it on. Can't wait to see you in Feb.

love Susan

(would you write a story about the ice cream truck? It only plays in the minor key now)

Posted by: Susan at December 0, 0000 12:00 AM


Annie, You are having a blessed time! There is not much better, in my book, than "swirling flurries"! xox

Posted by: katy at December 21, 2002 08:34 AM


Truly enjoyed the nursing session and Alaina's
story, even the boys' conversation. Lovely. For a few moments, I was back in Erie. Loved the baby's response to Alaina's reading. How you do capture moments!

Posted by: Gladness at December 22, 2002 07:33 AM


Yes, bring it on. Last Sunday in Advent. I'll take you with me in spirit to church this morning.

Posted by: Sandy at December 22, 2002 09:06 AM


Gee.

You're really home.

Posted by: [jp/p] at December 22, 2002 01:30 PM


Make yourself a big old snowball, throw it hard and come back in with your cheeks all red.

Would you do that for me?

Happy Christmas darlin'

j xx

Posted by: bandude at December 22, 2002 05:52 PM


xo.

love love lub to you all.

Posted by: bananie at December 22, 2002 10:56 PM