I hope 2012 is off to a good start for all of you. For us, the new year was kicked off in the midst of chaos rather than the cozy family gathering we had planned for our Christmas #2 celebration.
First our pilot son was called away for a last minute flight to Denver. Then after the bonfire and s’mores, the grandchildren’s plans for a loud welcome to the new year were foiled by 6 year-old Robert’s battle with croup and Laurel’s virus.
Finally, after unsuccessfully trying to soothe his cough with the cold air humidifier, my son-in-law and I left at 2 a.m. and drove 40 minutes each way to Robert’s home to retrieve his croup medicine. Â The remaining adults tended to Robert and Laurel. Being on the roads at that time was a little worrisome, but we arrived home safely.
The best part of the new year was that our daughter and her family were here for a whole week. However, this left me not a free moment as 2 year-old Alastair claimed my undivided attention. I loved every minute of it, but there was no time for blog writing, sewing or picture taking. Consequently…
For Faded Charm’s White Wednesday, this is a rerun of an earlier post. I hope you find a tidbit or two that interest you.
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