december views: it’s beginning to look a lot like…
The holidays seem to be a time of melancholy for many, even at the best of times. This year is no exception… in fact it is the rule. I thought I might sneak past the nostalgia, bump the long line of sadness and roll right into the ho-ho-ho of the holidays scot free. But it turns out, there’s just no escaping those firsts that first year. The 1st week apart, 1st month, 1st summer, fall, spring, winter and all the memories associated with each season, 1st birthday (his and yours), 1st Valentine’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Christmas, New Year’s (ouch, that one’s gonna hurt) and all the 365 days that make up that 1st year.
But though these holidays sit under a melancholy cloud, I don’t feel like I need an umbrella or a snowbrella for that matter… this cloud won’t burst. How could it when I am surrounded by so much love?
My sister said “ain’t no sister of mine gonna be depressed during the holidays” so she and my mom came over last weekend to help me decorate. Saturday morning, after espresso and muffins at one of my favorite cafés, we went down Parc Avenue, bought a 6-foot tree and walked it home. Mom was all giddy, saying this is what you do in the city, you walk your tree home. She’s so cute and her joy is contagious. When we got back, Michelle made homemade soy eggnog with rum and we set out to decorate my tree and my home, all the while listening to all sorts of Christmas songs on youTube.
Little moments. Pure joy.
Other things bringing me joy this season…
red winter berries against blue skies
walks on crunchy snow and rosy cheeks
catching the charlie brown christmas special on tv
the fairy district. what can i say, fairies like to hang out around here. you can’t see them but they leave their boots laying around the floor for me to pick up. and i’m all, hellooooo fairies, would you mind picking up after yourselves? and i’m pretty sure i hear giggles coming from the corners of the room.
and wilbur… always up to something
wonderingsandwanderings.com 
Your photo’s are so beautiful!!! I am smiling…see me ;>}
I have Dec. views…..I also have a youtube Christmas video I wrote the song and filmed it…http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8_tB2rbuos&fmt=18
Christmas Blessings,
i lurk and love here…your photos and words inspire me, thank you.
love the winter berries photo, and the smiley face!
good to see wilbur in your pictures today too
🙂
omsheekawawa
Beautiful. I’m so happy that your family is around to lift you up in times such as these. (Also, your sister totally looks like my cousin Joanne – it freaked me out for a second). I think you need to get a little poinsetta to wear in your hair these days. 🙂
Awww…..sweetie. Your fairy socks image brings warmth to my heart, and you totally deserve a hug today. Feel free to save it for when it’s needed most though!
🙂
These photos are beautiful. I can actually feel the love and happiness emanating from your family in that second picture. You are blessed indeed.
Loving family, good thing. But I been thinking. If you were a guy I’d say “Guy, it’s time for the age old remedy for heartache…liquor and hookers.” So, whatever the female equivalent of that is, take it. And Merry Christmas.
This is just “adorablebeautiful”! I’m sure you already know this but you are so blessed to have your mom and sister close by. My mother and one of my sisters are 14 hours away. How I would love for them to drop in and share some Soy Eggnog with me!
Would you mind sharing the recipe?
Your posts always make me smile 🙂
such a lovely post my dear…and I completely agree with your sister…xo t
Lisa, Here is the eggnog recipie:
2 1/3 cup soy milk
2 eggs
tsp vanilla
2 onces spiced rum (or more depending on how strong you like it)
Blend
Pour in mug and sprinkle with nutmeg and cinnamon
Enjoy!
Ahhh! Sis, you’re the best 🙂
these photos are so full of love and joy and TALENT! you have such an eye…and are blessed with lots of love…