Five F-Words on Friday
1. Freedom
Today is my son's last day of school for two weeks. There's a holiday concert at 2:00. Then all the kids share gifts they've made for each other, which is always such fun to watch. Some of the kids put so much care into their projects. It's just lovely. Best of all, I just handed in my big freelance job so I am free to hang out with the boy and get into the holiday spirit. And forcing our cats to do the same.
2. Family
Tomorrow we're celebrating the holidays early with my parents and my sister's family. My mom has a "big surprise" for us. I believe it involves horses and a sleigh. I hope so, anyway, because we were instructed to "dress warmly" and I can't quite imagine another activity that would require us to dress accordingly, except for sledding. And the last time I went sledding at my parents' house I broke my tailbone. So I'm really holding out for the horses. And I have a box of Christmas crackers because everyone looks stylish in the paper crowns.
3. Fear
Next week has some challenges (private), so if you have any extra well-wishes you'd like to send toward Vermont—and in particular toward a certain kid I never shut up about—that would be much appreciated.
4. Festivity
I am really looking forward to ringing in the New Year with friends and loved ones. We're going to a costume party, which is very exciting, if not intimidating. Last year, the theme was "spies" so we went as Maxwell Smart and Agent 99. This year, the theme is "Venetian Carnival" so you can see it'll be a bigger challenge. We did find some cool masks. Now to figure out what to wear. Ideas appreciated. :-)
5. Fun
Hug your loved ones. Take joy. Remember the best gifts are love and friendship.
xo
Today is my son's last day of school for two weeks. There's a holiday concert at 2:00. Then all the kids share gifts they've made for each other, which is always such fun to watch. Some of the kids put so much care into their projects. It's just lovely. Best of all, I just handed in my big freelance job so I am free to hang out with the boy and get into the holiday spirit. And forcing our cats to do the same.
2. Family
Tomorrow we're celebrating the holidays early with my parents and my sister's family. My mom has a "big surprise" for us. I believe it involves horses and a sleigh. I hope so, anyway, because we were instructed to "dress warmly" and I can't quite imagine another activity that would require us to dress accordingly, except for sledding. And the last time I went sledding at my parents' house I broke my tailbone. So I'm really holding out for the horses. And I have a box of Christmas crackers because everyone looks stylish in the paper crowns.
3. Fear
Next week has some challenges (private), so if you have any extra well-wishes you'd like to send toward Vermont—and in particular toward a certain kid I never shut up about—that would be much appreciated.
4. Festivity
I am really looking forward to ringing in the New Year with friends and loved ones. We're going to a costume party, which is very exciting, if not intimidating. Last year, the theme was "spies" so we went as Maxwell Smart and Agent 99. This year, the theme is "Venetian Carnival" so you can see it'll be a bigger challenge. We did find some cool masks. Now to figure out what to wear. Ideas appreciated. :-)
5. Fun
Hug your loved ones. Take joy. Remember the best gifts are love and friendship.
xo
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Shveta
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Dec 17, 2010 09:03AM
Jo, this is a great post. And the costume party sounds amazing! I remember either Holly or you (maybe both?) posted a picture from last year's. If you have a chance to take some this year, I'd love to see. It sounds like the costumes will be splendid!
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