The night is winding down as Christmas day makes its way into our past events once again. It’s been a wonderful, emotional, sad, funny, anxiety ridden, laid back time — all at once. I wanted to share some of the things I’ve heard over the last couple of days.
Last night at the candle light service, my son was sitting next to me as we were given our candles to be used later in the night. Being an eleven year old boy, he immediately started pretending to burn his cousin who was sitting next to him. They had a wonderful game of pretend fire. Then, he turned to me and said, “Hey mom, do you remember how you were always scared that Nanny’s hair would catch on fire?”
I laughed and said, “Yeah, I remember”.
This morning, as the kids were opening their gifts, I handed my two older kids laptops. I said to them that these were from us and their Nanny. My son, being ever so wise, looked at me and said, “But, Nanny’s, you know, dead.” I laughed and said, “Yes, but her money lives on.” He, without skipping a beat, said, “Will her money still be alive when it’s my birthday?”
This made me laugh, really hard. In that sometimes we’re not supposed to laugh at strange humor but we do anyway way.
Laughter is always there to pull us through.
I am leaving on vacation with my family in the morning. I have had a wonderful journey on this blog so far and am sure to have many more stories to tell — about getting healthy, about family, about friends, about vacations to Disney, about a special party in New York. Thanks for joining me so far… Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year.
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Laughter is, indeed, the best medicine.
I have been thinking of you today, knowing (from personal experience) that the “firsts” are always the most difficult.
Another great post. And, LOOK at that lovely family!
Have a great time in the “happiest place on earth”. Can’t wait to hear all about it.
Thank you! I was so about to put a picture of me with the hippie sign…
OH, you should. I LOVE that sign. Made me chuckle.
Merry Christmas to you and the family, Becky. I’ve been thinking of you today knowing you were all dealing with the first Christmas without Barbara. Have a wonderful time in Disney.
Thank you Laurette. The kids are so excited!
Have you noticed that all three of your children have your smile? I’m so glad you were able to laugh, Becky. Have a really fun time on your vacation! And Happy New Year!
Thanks Dani. My kindergarten pictures look identical to my youngest! We had a nice Christmas and are looking forward to a luau!
We should never dismiss the power of laughter!
Bummed we are missing each other – but Enjoy your trip and come back with lots of stories!
Thanks Tracey! We are all really excited about the trip. I am also already secretly in my mind staging pictures at Rutlegde Falls! Can’t wait.
It made me laugh too! “A special party in New York” makes me smile. Big.
It made me all mushy just thinking about it!
And, sometimes, you just have to laugh.