December 2010
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Thursday, December 30, 2010
Today I’m grateful that:
My mother made it through surgery successfully. There were two possible outcomes. One would mean being quite uncomfortable for 2-3 months and then back in the hospital for another surgery. Luckily she will not be dealing with that outcome.
Good thing the spleen is mostly not important, because my mom no longer has one!
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Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Today I’m grateful that:
Chad got me the John Adams HBO miniseries for Christmas, and being snowed in the last few days has allowed us to already finish the whole thing. Truly fascinating look at the birth of our country, the lasting relationship between John and Abigail Adams, and the long friendship between John and Thomas Jefferson. Couldn’t recommend it more highly!
I grew up...
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Monday, December 27, 2010
Today I’m grateful that:
Our next-door neighbor Artie got a fancy new snow blower that he’s legitimately excited to use. He always takes care of our sidewalk and driveway when it snows, as it is wont to do often in these parts, but today I feel slightly less guilty about it.
My sister- and brother-in-law and their three little boys did the smart thing by staying put in Maryland...
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Saturday, December 25, 2010
Today I’m grateful that:
Christmas was spent with all of my immediate family, including my mom, who was able to be “released for” four hours from the rehab facility she’s been in awaiting surgery. I’m so glad she was able to join us. It wouldn’t have been the same without her!
Being an adult makes you realize that Christmas truly isn’t about the gifts....
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Friday, December 24, 2010
Today I’m grateful for simple and sometimes silly traditions. My family’s Christmas Eve traditions include:
Pizza: an easy meal for all, which is especially nice during this very busy time.
Playing Trivial Pursuit: I’m grateful my brother this year brought out a new version of Trivial Pursuit that involves betting on the likelihood of right and wrong answers. Loved it! Though...
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Sunday, December 19, 2010
Today I’m grateful for:
The annual Christmas party with the Yakkin’ Sullivans (my grandmother’s term for us all) — always a good time! I feel very lucky to have so many family members that I love spending time with.
Old traditions: It’s a long story, but this bottle of Manishewitz (that’s right, Manishewitz) has been in this very Irish Catholic family for many...