Peace
Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 09:44AM I've invited myself over to Jenna's house for dinner several times, but she has always declined. Until yesterday. When she made us a gorgeous meal of spinach chicken ziti, mozzarella tomato and spinach salad (loved this!), and bread. And then Tyler made crepes...and there was much whipped cream had.
I neglected to photo the feast, but here's a picture I have of its founders:
Then, as if that wasn't enough generosity...[even considering the season]...they kept our boys overnight.
And that's how it came to be that Jim & I got to peacefully visit with Michael & Tasha last night...to laugh at Tasha's "cookie sutra" book...to be stunned by Michael's music writing/singing/guitar playing (wow. just wow).
It's how it came to be that I peacefully slept in until 8:00am this morning, and now sit in an empty house, doing some yuletide prepping solo style.
Oh...I must mention that it's also how it came to be that I peacefully decorated cookies (solo style!) at my mom's house for an hour yesterday. Heaven to hands who typically fights off tiny fingers the whole time they wield an icing bag. Jenna took the boys while making me dinner. I know. I'm spoiled. 
sidenote: I could so happily set up a cake/cookie shop and be creative all day without a mess at my own house or littles at my own feet...some day (Mandy R!).
Much of my family will be here this week. The house is slumbery quiet now, but by Thursday all will be abuzz (9 littles under 6!). I relish both, which makes me think that Peace is a funny word - found in many extremes. There's the peace of quiet, absolute calm. Peace in the anxious energy of a husband who is feeling "trunky"(because we can't wait until you're only ours!). And peace in the bustle of surrounded by people you love. I'm grateful my week will reach so many parts of this spectrum.
Happy holidays, indeed.
Reader Comments (13)
So fun that you had such a great time with good friends, great food and a little peace! Have a wonderful Christmas surrounded by those you love!
We hope you and your super cute family have a Merry Christmas!!
Oh, one more thing--Thanks for your lesson on Sunday. It was the highlight of my Christmas season to sit and feel the spirit during this crazy time of year.
love the cookies. oh i want to eat one. right now.
merry Christmas amy! i hope you are enjoying your darling boys and your family.
what fun you are having, i am sure of that
I love how you juxtaposed the different kinds of "peace" in your life. You have such a poet heart, and such a way of making me see the world differently.