So here's the thing about Valentine's Day....if you have a Valentine, you think the holiday is total BS. If you don't have one, then you wish you were able to think it was BS
Nuff said.
On a different note, here is why I heart Valentine's Day this year...
Last year I had a Valentine. I didn't get flowers or chocolates. Instead I got sweatpants and a bag of conversation hearts. Here's the thing: my Valentine remembered that I liked those sweatpants and that I LOVE conversation hearts. So even though it wasn't wrapped with a pretty bow (it was actually in the same Target bag it was purchased in) I was so happy that some remembered. I have since thrown out both items. I knokiw it's immature but I'm unable to hold on to things from failed relationships.... I know...immature..but that's my thing...
This year... I didn't have 1 Valentine. I had 16.
I really loved my kids' party.
I had 3 kids new to the country. It was a time to celebrate friendships and more importantly see things through the eyes of 7 year olds.
They had a great time. They're 7. It's easy to amuse.
But I loved seeing the joy through the eyes of children new to this country and thrilled to have a party in school.
And...in case you're wondering...every kid had Valentines. We made sure of that. Every kid gets to participate. Even if that means me scrapping my lesson so some child can fill out Valentines. They probably won't remember Johnny Appleseed..but hopefully they will remember their first Valentine's party in the USA.
Playlist:
Hey There Delilah- Plain White T's
Human Nature- Madonna
Bust Your Windows-Jazmine Sullivan
All My Love- Led Zeppelin
The Tide is High- Blondie
Friday, February 13, 2009
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Goodbye, Clocktower Lane
Today we said goodbye to Clocktower Lane. Nad and J were champs. If it bothered them at all, they did a damn good job hiding it.
Kelly and I were a little bit more misty-eyed about the whole thing and here's why...
Yes, it's just 4 walls and a door. Just a place. Very cute inside....well decorated but always comfy. Close to friends and fam and to "stuff." And now, the Monroes will not be in Columbia.
In fact, they will be closer to me but here is why I think this transition was met with a lot of nostalgia...
Nad and J's house was like the YMCA. When in doubt, come over for entertainment and comfort. As we were packing up today I thought about playing Wii at my surprise bday party, pool in the basement, Banangrams in the living room, etc. Just great memories. Oh lordy how can you not forget about the hose-stealing neighbor and the debacle trying to get the pool table in the house. Oh and there was the ever so exciting bathroom redecoration drama.... I think that house was a symbol of comfort for all of us. We could always go there, "where everybody knows your name."
And now it's not there. Damn those Monroes for not asking all of their friends and family for a vote... :)
But what occurred to me just a few minutes ago was this:
There were great memories...
but there are many more to be had....
because it's not about 9413 Clocktower Lane....
it's really about Nad and J...who love us all and welcome us with open arms whether we're laughing or crying....who would walk to the ends of the earth for us, give us the shirts off their backs and ask what else we needed...
So I'm embracing the new change.
Perhaps it's because I'm looking forward to new memories in the Shihab basement or the new house..
or perhaps it's just because I'm a selfish bitch who likes her Monroes less than 5 min away...
:)
Playlist:
Kiss de Girl-The Little Mermaid soundtrack
Love Story- Taylor Swift
Breathe Me- Sia
The Way I Am- Ingrid Michelson
Chasing Pavements-Adele
Kelly and I were a little bit more misty-eyed about the whole thing and here's why...
Yes, it's just 4 walls and a door. Just a place. Very cute inside....well decorated but always comfy. Close to friends and fam and to "stuff." And now, the Monroes will not be in Columbia.
In fact, they will be closer to me but here is why I think this transition was met with a lot of nostalgia...
Nad and J's house was like the YMCA. When in doubt, come over for entertainment and comfort. As we were packing up today I thought about playing Wii at my surprise bday party, pool in the basement, Banangrams in the living room, etc. Just great memories. Oh lordy how can you not forget about the hose-stealing neighbor and the debacle trying to get the pool table in the house. Oh and there was the ever so exciting bathroom redecoration drama.... I think that house was a symbol of comfort for all of us. We could always go there, "where everybody knows your name."
And now it's not there. Damn those Monroes for not asking all of their friends and family for a vote... :)
But what occurred to me just a few minutes ago was this:
There were great memories...
but there are many more to be had....
because it's not about 9413 Clocktower Lane....
it's really about Nad and J...who love us all and welcome us with open arms whether we're laughing or crying....who would walk to the ends of the earth for us, give us the shirts off their backs and ask what else we needed...
So I'm embracing the new change.
Perhaps it's because I'm looking forward to new memories in the Shihab basement or the new house..
or perhaps it's just because I'm a selfish bitch who likes her Monroes less than 5 min away...
:)
Playlist:
Kiss de Girl-The Little Mermaid soundtrack
Love Story- Taylor Swift
Breathe Me- Sia
The Way I Am- Ingrid Michelson
Chasing Pavements-Adele
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