The last couple of weeks, since I last posted, have just been different.
(which is partially the cause of my blog neglect).
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As most of you know, I am a bit of a creature of habit.
I am one who definitely notices when things are different.
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A week ago, Jack came down with a thrilling ear infection.
Eating patterns, different.
Diapers, definitely different.
His sleeping, different.
(as seen in the picture below as he fell asleep in his high chair while I was in the middle of feeding him)
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I went to the dentist to have a cavity filled, only to find it needed a root canal.
The goop now left in my tooth until I go back for a crown is annoyingly different.
I think my crown is supposed to look like this...cowboy hat...belt buckle...
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Jack has become more and more mobile by the day.
Walking out of the room and coming back to find him climbing a chair or stuck under a table have become the norm.
Different from the good old days when he'd just kick it on his back for hours.
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Our basement renters finally moved out this month.
As we have our place posted in a few places, the crowd we've turned up have been all sorts of different.
Last night we were so lucky to show the place to Hugh's future Girl Next Store.
A porn star/lingerie model (as made clear when I googled her name) and
her pimp fiance were quite charming.
Needless to say, our basement is still available....spread the word.
Remember this place?
Find someone (normal) to rent it.
I dare you.
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My grandpa Karl's health has been all sorts of a roller coaster the last couple of weeks. He will have the lowest of low days and then spring back to better days.
It is incredibly different to be in this situation.
Stuff like this doesn't happen to my grandparents.
My grandparents were never supposed to get to this stage.
I've spent a lot of time thinking of him.
Our memories.
His influence on my life.
This is not so different.
But, the thought of a time without him in my life is so different that it's hard to even imagine.
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Obviously, my mom has been spending a lot of time with my grandparents the past couple of weeks.
While we go to work, Annie and I have been trading our babysitting services with each other to relieve my sweet mama.
Watching Hank and Max is actually quite enjoyable.
And, I think Annie finds some enjoyment in watching Jack, too.
We're really lucky we have the option of watching each other's kids.
But, different than the normal routine?
Yes.
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Christmas is approaching and it feels so odd to me.
Usually at this time, I am immersed in my 1st grade Gingerbread Play and all the overly cheesy songs and accompanying actions.
As I walked down the hall at work this week and heard the familiar songs echoing from the gym, the fact that I had nothing to do with it just feels...well, different.
Not bad.
Just different.
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Brett's family usually has several out-of-state siblings visiting for Christmas and the days leading up to it are jam packed with all sorts of family-ing.
This year, everyone is staying at their own home.
Brett's parents are off to North Carolina to spend Christmas with his sister's family.
No in-laws in town for the holidays?
Different.
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I went Christmas shopping a total of one day.
That one is pleasantly different than normal.
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Maybe things don't feel quite the same as usual.
Especially for Christmas being this week.
But, when it comes right down to it,
how can you not like Christmas?
(or this face)
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I'm excited for this week.
Different or same...
I think it'll be a goodie.
(Just like Jack's face in this picture).
Pure joy.
6 comments:
Let me note something not different...you managing to create and AMAZING post yet again. I read it after publishing my lame-o post and realized I suck at writing. Anyway sis, I totally feel the same way about things being different. You have a way of saying things in such a profound way. You also have a way of finding the most random, hilarious images, for example, crown with a cowboy hat and belt buckle! What the hell? I sure love your mug and I can't thank you enough for watching my rats the past few weeks. That last picture of Jack is awesome!
Life is a fun roller coaster huh? I hope Jack gets feeling better and that you have a Merry Christmas!
Also....GUESS WHAT? Captain EO is returning to Disneyland in February! And guess who's going to DL is February? Yup...The Sperry's!! If you wanna come too, that would be awesome! :) Just throwing that idea out there....
what!? no mention of our hours of math prep? me doing homework is super different. just like me posting a comment on our blog.
I am always super thrilled when you have a new post. Genius writing if I do say so myself. I feel like I am reading a story and I am always sadly disappointed when the story comes to an end. So you should probably just post everyday all day. I loved that picture of Jack just konked out in his high chair, the best part was that he looked entirely comfortable and relaxed.
Also if you post one picture of your AMAZING rental I might have to move back....
haha Brett commenting is great. Greg was thinking of having 'Greg's corner' once a week because he was beginning to feel left out of the blogging stratosphere.
i'm glad you're back- and am looking forward to seeing you guys! sorry jack's been feeling ear-achey. and that you are not renting to a porn star. (that would have amounted to ENDLESS storytelling and entertainment)
ok see you soon!
i love that picture of jack asleep in his highchair. that's so sweet.
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