In recognition for what was my best blog entry for the year, I am highlighting it here and hope it will be a yearly tradition.
When deciding, I think about something that really touched me deeply--not only while I was writing it, but that it also resonated with me after I wrote it. There is something in the post that communicates something deep and significant while continuing to be appreciated after having reflected on that moment, idea or experience. A lesson learned, something to remember carrying forward.
This year's Elite Entry:
Dark Side Before Venturing into TTC
Saturday, December 31, 2016
Thursday, December 22, 2016
Christmas Cards
There is something about sending and receiving Christmas cards that warms the heart. I think it is the thought of someone thinking about you. And I get a little reminiscent and reflect of fond, fun memories of that person, whether writing the card or receiving it.
When I go home at Christmas time, my mom will invite me to look through their card pile. Sometimes there are pictures or a little note. Then I usually help my mom to tape them up on the inside of the front door. It is one way to add to the decorations.
As I was perusing the cards this year, one particular card had a note that did not sit well with me. Most of the cards were from people that I know, but this one I did not. There was a question asking if my parents were grandparents yet. And they continued by saying that having grandchildren is the best thing ever! It ticked me off. My first thought was that they must not really know my parents that well. It felt like salt in the wound, maybe more for my mom and dad. I felt protective of them and wanted to rip up the card. But, it was not my card. So, I put it back in its envelope and did not say anything to my mom.
About a month before that while talking on the phone with my mom, I asked her if she and my dad were disappointed or sad that they weren't grandparents. My mom quickly and simply said no. She said no and not to worry about it. I try not to worry, but the guilt is still there.
Maybe the hopeful comment was more a reflection that if my parents were grandparents, they would be loving, caring ones.
When I go home at Christmas time, my mom will invite me to look through their card pile. Sometimes there are pictures or a little note. Then I usually help my mom to tape them up on the inside of the front door. It is one way to add to the decorations.
As I was perusing the cards this year, one particular card had a note that did not sit well with me. Most of the cards were from people that I know, but this one I did not. There was a question asking if my parents were grandparents yet. And they continued by saying that having grandchildren is the best thing ever! It ticked me off. My first thought was that they must not really know my parents that well. It felt like salt in the wound, maybe more for my mom and dad. I felt protective of them and wanted to rip up the card. But, it was not my card. So, I put it back in its envelope and did not say anything to my mom.
About a month before that while talking on the phone with my mom, I asked her if she and my dad were disappointed or sad that they weren't grandparents. My mom quickly and simply said no. She said no and not to worry about it. I try not to worry, but the guilt is still there.
Maybe the hopeful comment was more a reflection that if my parents were grandparents, they would be loving, caring ones.
Sunday, December 4, 2016
Happy First Wedding Anniversary
Tal and I went to Chicago for the weekend to celebrate our first wedding anniversary! It was a really nice trip, and a perfect to get away. We left the house painting, Christmas shopping and end of the year work hustle behind and to be just us together.
We saw a play, Finding Neverland, enjoyed fancy meals, went to the Art Institute of Chicago and perused the Christkindlmarket. We also went to see a late showing of Magical Beasts and Where to Find Them. It was a fun weekend. :) Tal and I ended the weekend at home eating a replication of the top tier of our wedding cake, which was a surprise for Tal, and we opened gifts where we each gave the other something to do with paper. It was not planned, but I thought it was sweet that we were thinking along the same lines.
Below are some photos from our wedding day!
We saw a play, Finding Neverland, enjoyed fancy meals, went to the Art Institute of Chicago and perused the Christkindlmarket. We also went to see a late showing of Magical Beasts and Where to Find Them. It was a fun weekend. :) Tal and I ended the weekend at home eating a replication of the top tier of our wedding cake, which was a surprise for Tal, and we opened gifts where we each gave the other something to do with paper. It was not planned, but I thought it was sweet that we were thinking along the same lines.
Below are some photos from our wedding day!
Photo Credit: Kristen Nicole
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