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I slept in my own bed with my pillow and my side of the bed. I woke up with someone to remind me to get out of bed. I ran in the cool 68 degree weather (with 48% humidity). I made waffles (my mama isn't eating flour) and Orange Julius (or sugar or juice). I kissed three beautiful cheeks and waved them off from the garage. I did yoga with my Lynsie and we solved the world and our own problems during sun salutations. I caught up with Christy while we hiked through the hills behind our houses. I had a croissant and egg sandwich from my favorite bakery. I took a long bath. Henry texted that he dreamed of babies. I called him and he said, I know what my first baby will look like. I said in ten years? He laughed and said, No. Sooner. I shook my head and thought, That boy.  But somehow it always works out.  I hope . . . I did laundry and kissed cheeks when they came home. And fell asleep on my unmade bed while Finnegan played the violin. A...

Made it . . . (24/60)

Holy Hannah. Yesterday . . . a beautiful blur.  Got up at 4:50am after not sleeping, tried again to arrange it so that I could get to the reception, but no luck.  At all.  Took a deep breath and decided to accept that I couldn't change this situation. I ran 5.6 miles with John and our friend Sarah and talked about how INSANE this situation makes me, but how, in the long run, this is small.  There are much more things in the universe to worry about.  I can't tell you how comforting I found that run and conversation.  I felt like I could breath again. I threw my clothes, computer and a few other odds and ends in a bag and head off to the wedding . . . which was beautiful in every way.  Love was everywhere.  And joy.  And laughter . . . Me, the mama of the bride, and my dear friend Lynsie Pretty much everyone here is GORGEOUS! And then for an hour and a half, I got to help with the reception prep . . . oh, my heavens!  Th...