December 20, 2003

  • Five days to Christmas? 


    Yesterday was fun.  I loved having the kids here.  We played, we laughed, we created art.  Tucker brought me an index card sometime in the morning and said, "Momi, I made this to save you time.  When you need to talk to me, you just hold up the card."  I looked and he had printed "Tucker, Stop It."  I love this kid. 


    I'm going Christmas shopping this afternoon.  I still don't know what I'll be buying for very many of the people on my list, and I've heard that today is expected to be the busiest shopping day of the season, so I'm not looking forward to the crowds at the mall.  But I do have a coupon for $10 off any purchase at Toys R Us and there are some things there that I'm pretty sure my kids will want. 


    My kitty's name is Smudge.  She was a gift from Barb when we first moved out here.  Since we live in the country, every fall, there are mice who start eyeing my house thinking that they'd just as soon winter in here.  Smudge discourages that kind of thinking and for that she is an appreciated and valuable family member.  She's not shy about her conquests though.  She likes to disembowel her prey on a particular stone in my walkway though in a ritual of sacrifice.  The family doesn't even look anymore.  We automatically step over her little altar area.   


    I'm probably not going to be able to take Smudge when I move.  She's used to being an outdoors cat for much of the day.  I expect that I'll be moving to a higher traffic area ... lets be real - ANYWHERE from here is a higher traffic area.  I don't want to put her at risk, and I can't see her adjusting to being an indoor cat.  So I'm looking now for another home she can go to.  Some days it seems like six months is a long time, but other days, it's like it's right now.  I alternate between feeling panic over the sheer work of moving and feeling like its a surreal, far off in the future thing.


    But for now, I'm just going to focus on shopping for my Babies, trying to find something that will make their hearts happy on Christmas morning.  They are easy to please, so really it shouldn't be that difficult.  I'm much more particular than they are so I'm the problem child in this arrangement.  They are cursed with a Momi who has standards. 

Comments (13)

  • This year has flown by and I still don't have ahold of that concept yet that Christmas is only a few days away - I hope your shopping goes well and you find all you wish too

  • you're moving?
    did i know this?
    you're leaving the country?

    my mom had a similar idea to Tucker's several years ago.  at the dinner table she said, "raise your hand if you've heard this before."  Three hands shot up before she started talking (my dad wisely kept his in his lap).  She looked at the three of us smiling at her and uttered, "smartasses." 

    have a great weekend!  good luck shopping.  (I haven't started yet...blah...)

  • I didn't know you were planning to move either.  I must have missed something somewhere.  It's so hard to believe Christmas is merely days away.  Fortunately I have only stocking stuffers left to purchase.

  • Moving is difficult at it's best conditions. I hope the best for you as you go through this whole thing sweetie. Have fun shopping for those presents.

  • Oh, that's a good one Tucker!  What?  You have a coupon for $10 off at Toys R Us?  I'm jealous.    Oh sure......your kids are cursed with a Mom who has standards!  I wish more kids had such a cursing.

  • Oh my gosh!  I forgot all about this  guy!  I surprised myself! 

  • Smudge is a good name.  Perfect justification for never giving the animal a bath!

  • Well, one thing for sure, your children definatly have your sense of humor!!!

    I will keep you in my prayers as you go through your transition. I know many days will be hard, but just remember you are very loved and if you need us we are here.

    They say time heals all wounds, personally I say eat chocolate and it will get even better~!

    love you bunches!

    Tina

  • Gosh, I love kids.

    And you are a brave woman. I too, went shopping today, and still have the headache from it. It was so horribly scary at the mall. I must have been insane to do such a thing, but it's over now, and I'm trying to move past it. lol. -Kate

  • Good luck getting all you need to get done completed!!

  • Shop well as we...

    Sail on... sail on!!!

    PS Might want to read my entry a day ro two ago, you and a friend are mentioned.

  • If I lived close I would take her.  My cat needs company (see DrEllenG!)

    Moving is good. Its punctuation in a life.  I wish you nothing but happiness and joy in your new place and new time. love Petra

  • I hope you find a good home for Smudges. Mike

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