Merry Christmas Eve!!! It seems kind of weird not to be with you on Christmas Eve, but alas life has changed a bit and our boys are working shift work. I decided, rather early on, that rather than spending the evening alone having a pity party, I was going to surprise my sister and just show up on her doorstep. She invited me a couple of weeks ago, and I am not gonna lie, I really didn't even respond one way or another. I think I probably hurt her feelings or maybe even upset her a bit; however, because Minnesota weather is often a major variable, I did not want to commit until I was 100% sure that I could make it. When I talked to her on the phone yesterday, I felt as though she was a little distant with me. Grams alluded to the fact that she was disappointed that I hadn't even responded. I chuckled to myself . . . MWAHHHHHH!
Grams knew that I was coming and she told Paige so she could tell Uncle Paul as he is the cook. Paige told Mariah this morning so she was finally in the loop. I talked to you on the phone so you know that I was open to just letting the scene play out and riding the wave. The moment was priceless. You should have seen the shock on her face! She started to cry and said, "Ohhhhhhh, you're here!" I cried too and we just hugged one another! It was a wonderful Christmas moment!
I know that you are with Pops tonight and I hope you had a wonderful evening too filled with memories and laughter. BTW . . . one year ago today, it was one month until your wedding day! I remember thinking that the countdown had begun, and literally as soon as Christmas was over, we hit the ground running preparing for your wedding day to Jesse. In one month, you will celebrate your first anniversary. The time goes so quickly Rah! I miss you today, but am looking forward to seeing you tomorrow.
I love you and Merry Christmas Eve baby girl!
Mom
P.S. Boe and Taylor got engaged today! My friend Karin and I talked yesterday and she is having an AMAZING Christmas. This will be the topper on an already perfect Christmas!
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Dear Mama,
Your post made me tear up a bit tonight. I am SOOO happy that you're spending the evening with Auntie and the gang! I love that you chose to surprise Auntie. That is a wonderful Christmas gift. Mariah sent me a snap the second you got there, which put a smile on my face. Then I saw the picture on Facebook, and again, it made me smile. Of course I do miss you too. Christmas Eve has not been the same since you and Dad separated but everyone is doing their best to make it through the holidays the best way that we are able to. Through the moments of togetherness and the moments of solitude, we always make it through.
I am writing this blog from the den tonight since my laptop is dead and the charger is broken. The second I sat down in this chair it brought me back to my high school days, chatting with Jesse on MSN Messenger until all hours of the night. I remember a number of times you and Dad coming down to tell me that I needed to go to bed, but somehow Jesse and I could never say goodbye. Luckily, we never actually had to as we are now bound together by contract. =)
Dad and I went to Auntie Linda's early this evening for dinner. It was really nice to spend some time with her. I don't see her enough. We decided to go there around 5:00ish so we could visit alone before dinner at 7:00 when others arrived. We all talked about how this time last year we were crunching to get everything done for the wedding. I can hardly believe a year has (almost) come and gone already. It has been difficult at times, but it has been beautiful.
After dinner Dad and I came home to open gifts from each other. Jordan, Sam, Jesse and I all bought Dad a motorcycle vest that he really wanted. He'll put his patches on it when he gets them ordered. He LOVED it! He also opened his gifts from Santa Sarah, which was a couple of goodies, a really awesome long sleeve Harley shirt, and a Harley beer glass that came with a bottle opener and a coaster. Santa Sarah knows her family! Dad got me a pair of CrossFit lifters, Reebok capri pants and Reebok shorts. They all fit perfectly. Then he got Jesse and I a two-pack of Sonicare Spin Toothbrushes, and a nice cutlery set. I'm pretty pumped.
When I was on my drive home today, I was listening to a Joe Rogan podcast. Jesse is OBSESSED with Joe Rogan and he has listened to literally every single podcast, which is hundreds, so if I have a long drive I usually turn on a podcast too. They're really interesting and they make the time go by quickly. Today I chose to listen to the podcast with Molly Crabapple, who is an American artist and journalist. I'm not going to go in-depth with the podcast, but there was a portion where Joe Rogan asked her what assignment she's been on that terrified her the most. She said that she was in Syria a few months ago and she had traveled to a city that has been bombed and then bulldozed and was now almost completely flattened. She explained that she was wondering through and taking photographs of what used to be an old house with just a small portion of the house remaining, when she saw that there was an older man still living in there. She said it was absolutely heartbreaking to know there used to be a beautiful city with real houses and now people are basically living in rubble. The only way she could describe the scene was as if it were a scene from Mad Max. I thought to myself that I haven't seen Mad Max before so I couldn't vision what she was referring to. Much to my surprise, when I got to Dad's, I found a brand new DVD of Mad Max in 3D. I told him about that portion of the podcast and then asked if we could watch the movie tonight. Now, that is what we are off to do to wrap up our Christmas together.
I hope you have a great rest of the night at Auntie's and Uncle Paul's. Can't wait to see you tomorrow night. Please give everyone hugs for me!
Merry Christmas Eve!
Most!
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