My God, what a fun holiday. It was so much fun watching the kids get so many presents. It all happened exactly the way I envisioned it.
On Christmas Eve I drank a whole bottle of sparkling wine myself. I didn't really get a buzz but I found myself chainsmoking (and I don't even really smoke!) and was very, very tired. The heartburn at 3am sucked ass. Overall, though, Christmas dinner was FANTASTIC (thanks Sharon!) and I enjoyed my time with everyone.
You know, being away from my family made me forget how much I end up missing people when they go away again. When my dad left last night from his 3-day visit here, I choked up and turned away and almost lost it. For the first time in my life I feel like a Daddy's Girl, and I'm 28. It's the first time in my life that I've felt 100% emotionally tied to certain members of my family. I'm really, really sad that it took this long. But hey, better late than never!
Now if only I could get close to my mom. Maybe I'll try working on it this year.
Happy New Year everyone, and damn it, I miss "In The Attic!"
On Christmas Eve I drank a whole bottle of sparkling wine myself. I didn't really get a buzz but I found myself chainsmoking (and I don't even really smoke!) and was very, very tired. The heartburn at 3am sucked ass. Overall, though, Christmas dinner was FANTASTIC (thanks Sharon!) and I enjoyed my time with everyone.
You know, being away from my family made me forget how much I end up missing people when they go away again. When my dad left last night from his 3-day visit here, I choked up and turned away and almost lost it. For the first time in my life I feel like a Daddy's Girl, and I'm 28. It's the first time in my life that I've felt 100% emotionally tied to certain members of my family. I'm really, really sad that it took this long. But hey, better late than never!
Now if only I could get close to my mom. Maybe I'll try working on it this year.
Happy New Year everyone, and damn it, I miss "In The Attic!"
posted by Model citizen @ 11:11 AM
6 Comments:
At 5:44 PM,
Badda said…
My wife and her dad patched up their relationship a couple years ago... he walked out on her and her mom when she was in early grade school, but popped back enough and sort-of pretended he was always a great dad.
Now he's made changes for the better and they both have buried the hatchet. It's a joy to see... and it's never too late, not even at 28. (My wife was in her late thirties.)
At 5:59 AM,
Model citizen said…
Hey thanks for sharing, Badda. My folks divorced when I was five, and he always lived so far away. He tried, but my mom and stepdad prevented it. I'm happy to be so close to him now, though.
For me, the hardest thing is feeling like a little girl again after being so assertive and independent for 11 years now.
At 11:10 AM,
Badda said…
I think my wife had the same problem.
Enjoy it if you can, though... I suspect it's the sort of feeling that helps my wife raise our son and you raise your kids.
(This coming from a guy who loves to come down to the maturity level of my nephew and my son.)
;)
At 12:12 PM,
Kid Ric said…
Always great to connect with family. We only have one you know.
Happy New Year to you my friend.
"Chat after the New Year" will take place on Sunday January 8th 2006 at 2pm Mountain time at BallerinaGurl's. Will be inviting special guests so you never know who will show up and make our time more enjoyable.
Peace, love and light.
At 7:05 PM,
Anonymous said…
hi jessica,
It's me tanya again..
We dont seem to get time to talk anymore I am not sure. But, I would love to talk with you any time. i hope you have a great new year and by any chance did you get a chance to check out my space on msn..? I sent you the website in yahoo messenger. let me know. my email address is tanya_mcconnell@msn.com. I check that one more than my yahoo. Heah how do I do what your doing and posting the stuff. I think its cool. what is your address cuz i dont have it. email me it.. please....
hope to hear from u soon...
tanya (your long lost friend from school)
At 12:04 PM,
Suesjoy said…
Hi Jessica-
Happy New Year! (a little late)
Divorce is so tough on kids. It breaks my heart when I see the anguish parents put their kids through.
Our relationships with our parents are so hard. I have to learn to forgive and forget...and love unconditionally.
I'm trying and I'm glad to see that you are too.
Take care.
The consensus around here is that 2006 is going to be GREAT!!
(I miss In the Attic so much too. Hope they start up again soon).
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