Happy New Year
I know. Fabulous blog post title, eh? I’m so original.
First, before I wish you a Happy New Year, etc., etc., I simply must give you an update on Kitchen Construction (Day 14). Because I know you’ve been dying, literally lying awake at night wondering, how’s it going? Is it near completion? And are they sick of take out Chinese food and pizza?
Answers: It’s going well. Doc is a work horse. It’s a bit of a job, so much more to do. Poor Doc. And yes, we grown-ups (translation: those that care) are tired of the take-out. Never did I think I would live to see the day. Me, tired of Bo Bo Kitchen’s Hunan Triple Delight.
But I am. And it’s all worth it. Here’s the latest picture.
As for last night, this was the first year we stayed up together to welcome the New Year. We all made it, minus one. Lucy went until past 10 p.m. then crashed, snuggled up in her toddler bed. I think this is the last year we’ll have a toddler bed in the house. She’s outgrowing it fast.
History has proved me a lousy late night party girl, except last night, when Susan asked me if I was going to stay up with her to see the new year come in. How could I say no? Her excitement of staying up hours past bedtime, with a party atmosphere complete with chocolates, salty chips and sugary drinks was infectious.
Almost didn’t make it. I did Movie Time (Prince Caspian), with popcorn and mozzarella sticks, washed up the dished in the utility sink and declared to everyone I was thinking of going to bed, but when I got under the covers, at the last minute I picked up a novel from the bedside. I read several chapters when the noise outside the window started. Fireworks. I made it into the New Year, wide awake, with Jem and Scout to distract me from sleep.
When I ran out to the living room, to see if everyone else had heard the fireworks, I found Doc and the boys playing Risk (Lord of the Rings version) and Susan on the computer. I went into the kitchen to see if I could see the last of the fireworks, forgetting the room is without windows at the moment.
How did you celebrate the New Year?
January 1, 2009
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Monica Brand В· 
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Tags: celebrations, house construction, more than you need to know, what I want to remember В· Posted in: Living
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- January 2, 2009
Wow- your kitchen is GONE! I bet you’re excited to see the end project. Is Doc doing ALL the work himself?
If so, would he like to do my kitchen next?
Are you re-reading Mockingbird or just dipping in for the first time? Hands down, one of my all time faves. Almost named one of my boys Atticus.
Good New Year here!
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Wow! You’ve been busy! I’m going to attack our kitchen as soon as things slow down a bit… yeah, I’m thinking Summer! lol
Hugs to you girl! I’ve missed you!
Happy New Year to you & your family!
Hugs!
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Yes, Doc is doing most of it himself. He did have a little help in the beginning, but now it’s all him. I’m very blessed to have a man who knows how to do all this construction.
I started To Kill a Mockingbird last year (fall?) and couldn’t get into it, spent too much free time doing other things other than READING, so I started again from Chapter One. Loving it now.
Rose, make sure you share pictures…
Happy 2009! May this year be your most amazing yet!
That’s all I wanted to say, really
Gabis last blog post..Renovated with life. My eyes again bright.
I cannot wait to see the finished product, I bet you are giddy with anticipation.
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Wishing you a happy new year and happy new kitchen!
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Happy New Year! Kitchen looks, um, great. Actually, I’m proud of you guys for tackling it! Chris and I have a large to-do list that will most like never be to-done.
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thanks, Tina, Gabi and Heather.
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