Category: Life

Hard to believe it, because it seems like yesterday, but this photo was taken over three years ago while we were on the train from Paris to Lyon. So much has changed since then, and even more has changed since we met over 8 (?!) years ago, but this man remains my best friend and one of the kindest, most honorable men I know. It has been amazing to watch him with Tabby – he is a wonderful father. And I can't help but be excited for what the future holds for him and us. I wish him the happiest of birthdays and the best of years with all my love.

Valentine's day seems to have gotten a bad rep as of late which is sort of a shame. I know it's been commercialized beyond all recognition, but it's namesake was known for marrying couples against the law which is pretty romantic to me. Matt and I don't make a big deal out of it by any means. There will be no dinner reservations or dozen long-stemmed roses. We both sort of believe that occasional unexpected gestures of love are more important than having this dictated by the calendar, but I am planning to make him something he paticularly enjoys for dinner and whatever we spend our evening doing we'll make sure to do it together. I count myself very lucky to be able to call Matt my Valentine. He's a wonderful husband and friend … and I'm very much looking forward to seeing him be a wonderful father.

And of course, Happy V'Day to all my other Valentines: all of you who make my days brighter and happier and sillier and funnier. Hugs!

I'm at home today instead of work. Originally, I was going to take off just one day (tomorrow) before the end of the year and carry two over, but I find myself with a bit of a cold and feeling a little out of control of life, so I've chosen to take off two and just carry one over. Fascinating stuff, no?

We've been so busy with Christmas that the house has been totally neglected and I think we're both wanting to give it some TLC … and we're both starting to get that nesting bug (possibly … do men get this too??) and are now looking at the calendar and going “HOLY COW! 9 weeks!??!” So yea, I'm at home today.

PS. The garbage men are going to hate us today. We accidently missed trash day 2 wks ago (a failure to communicate) and then last week (a blizzard) and we have Christmas trash to toss to the curb (doesn't everyone?) and we've been cleaning out the basement (because that's what sane people do after Christmas) so they will be hauling approximately 30 sq ft of garbage. I should stand out back by the cans with cookies for them. Really.

PPS. We're supposed to get MORE snow today. Like 10-18 inches. Even Matt is not thrilled.

As you may have heard, we are somewhat hemmed in with snow. They're reporting my paticular hamlet as having gotten 20 inches …. to wich I say “BS!!” We've go tons of snow. It's really hard going by foot or by car, so we're stuck at home today.

Hope everyone is safe and sound wherever they are!! Check out all of our snowy photos on flickr.

Yesterday, just after I blogged, my phone rang. It was my dad. He was calling to tell me that his mom had passed away. Continue reading “Rest in Peace”