Topic : Is This Normal Social Discussion

You broke your foot? I don't mean to sound insensitive, but when we break our appendages it usually mean our lives are going too fast and we need to slow down.  

Maybe Sam can only express himself when the rest of the world has slowed down, because the world moves way too fast for him during the day. Moms are good at slowing the world down for their own kids. It makes them feel safe. 

I think there's a "running" (pardon the pun) theme here. Slow down and live! Or slow down and listen. A lesson I'm still trying to teach myself after all these years. 

Not a whole lot to tell, my friend.  Went to Nick's mother's house on Christmas Eve for dinner.  It was loud and rowdy, about twenty of us all seated around the big table.  Another ten friends, kids and neighbours around another table.  Was not aware of the fact though, that it's an Italian tradition to serve fish on Christmas Eve.  And fish it was.  Pasta with mussels.  Every kind of shrimp imaginable.  Battered calamari (or is it calamari in batter?)  Roasted sardines, the huge ones,  smoked salmon, caviar,  oysters, you name it.  All wonderfully spiced.  And lobster!   Everything I love, but am not allowed to eat.  But I ate it anyway.  What the hell.  Even had a glass of wine (another forbidden) 

Just before midnight my step-grandson (he's sixteen) and I were sitting outside on the porch having a smoke and he ran in to get dressed up as Santa Claus.  Gave all the little kids their gifts. 

I met some really nice people that night.  Fun people, you know.  I kind of felt like I fit.   All of them totally in love with my Mia Jade.  (Oh, by the way, she was awesome, totally calm through the whole thing - everyone is so in love with her, who wouldn't be - she's so beautiful) 

Went back to Nick and Shan's place.  Got up the next morning and opened gifts.  Then did my thing with the stuffing and turkey.  Was feeling totally horrible though, given that I'd eaten everything the night before that I'm not supposed to.  Was too ill to stick around for dinner so put myself in a cab and came home to my great place and my everlasting tree and my cats.   Haven't been well since!  But you know, it was all worth it.   A brand new family and Mia Jade's first Christmas.  Have tons of pictures.  And a thirty-three year-old guy asked for my phone number!  Go figure. 

And all is well with the world.  Can't wait for next year, although I won't be eating the fish anymore. 

Hugs, 

Trace 

I love your avatar! What a cute puppy. I used to post with a picture of my actual dog, Bonnie, but put up the dog you see with my postings now ,shortly after we had to have her put to sleep. Now I'm just used to it so I don't think I'll change it, but our puppy, Bitsy, who is now 7 months old, would make a really cute avatar.  

She loves the water and we've had excessive downpours the past few days. We live on a golf course and there is lots more "casual" water than normal. Most look like small lakes. Anyway, Bitsy now goes out to potty and chases the little birds out of our bushes and tonight she brought back a worm. I had to pick it up and throw it back outside while it wiggled and squirmed in my hand. She was very disappointed. The little monster dog! LOL kak 

I used to post with my dog's picture, Bear. He's a labrador & chow cross. He's all black so, not too many pictures turn out good. 

Avatar? I thought avatar was a Sanskrit word for Incarnation. 

Think you've got him named already. How's he doing with your other two now?  Ya know you at one time didn't want Misty. Remember how that was? They're the ones that bring the most joy I think. Maybe you've found the owner by now. You'll have to let us know. 

Trace I'm glad things went so well with the "in laws". Sorry bout the food not being ok for you. I totally love seafood. It's a shame you aren't allowed to have it. My knee is not doing well. It's not bad at all but I know I have to not do ever so many things. Like dance, ping pong etc. I wear braces on both my knees when I work now cos I know I'm gonna be hurting big time if I don't. So I understand that as we age we just have to stop some of the things we want to do. This gettin old stuff is for the birds. I know you've never heard me say that have you? LOL. I can't wait to see a pic of Mia. I'm sure she's the most beautiful little thing. How's things with your daughter and..... can't remember his name! LOL. Sounds pretty settled. Which is a good thing if it's in fact true. 

Neecie sounds like you've got it all under control with Ralph. I'm glad for you. Erin is such a sweet little thing. And very lucky to have such a great mom. 

Hey Kathy! Feels like a long time since we've talked. Hope (like there's a chance it's not even!) things are going well for you. 

This would be me trying extra hard to post more! LOL! 

I'm glad you had such a great time, there's certainly nothing better than an adored child's first Christmas.  My first Christmas could have been better, especially for my mother.  I was only 12 hours old you see, and visiting hours were limited to 2 - 3 pm.  My dad was out on maneuvers and couldn't get in during visiting hours, so my mom spent the whole day by herself, and worst of all, at that time, at least at the military hospital where I was born, they put limits on mother/baby time as well.  So, my mom and I didn't even get to see each other too much!!  Oh well, the next year was better. 

I'm sorry that you're not feeling well.  I'm sure I would have done the same thing, even knowing the price I'd have to pay.  Still, on Monday night, I ate something that didn't agree, and oh, I was in pain for several hours.  I definitely sympathize with you.  But even more, I worry about you.  I know, I know, but I can't help it.  I hope that you're dragging yourself back onto the wagon and getting your system back under control.  Be good, Mia Jade is going to want to spend many more Christmases, and all the days in between, with you! 

Love you lots,  

Neecie