Tonight, I am happily tucked up in my bed, after Matthew has gone to sleep and Darren has gone to hockey, and I am watching the Academy Awards. For someone who honestly cannot remember the last time I sat down and even watched a 30 minute show on TV, this is a big feat for me.
But, it's the Academy Awards, and even when they've seemed cheesy in some years, I can't help but want to tune in.
For a girl who's never really been a natural "girly girl", it's the one time of year where I still like to dream about what it would be like to be there and to be dressed up in a gown like that and walk in front of all those people!
Aren't the awards fabulous this year? I love how the have actors on stage talking directly to the nominees... and Penelope's speech? It was awesome and almost made me cry!
Some year, I will be there. It is on my list (someday I'll share my list with you). I missed it by a week this year, but some year, some how, I will get to experience some part of it.
And by the way, for those of you who razzed me about Keith Urban before, Hugh Jackman is at the top of my list as well, and wasn't he terrific in the opening today? By the way, did I ever tell you I was thiiiiiisssss close to meeting him once? Outside a venue in Vancouver.... but I was too chicken to go up to him.... sure wish I would have now...
Enjoy the rest of the Oscars girls!
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
What a beautiful morning...
ahh... now I know this vacation will be worth it... mornings! I am not a night owl, in fact, since going back to work for a 6am start, I've gotten my schedule quite turned around. So much so, that sleeping in until 6:30 is a long time for me!
However, I realized this morning upon waking at 6:30 that the sun was coming up.... it was quiet in the house and I could just get up, sit on the couch and read a book. I may in fact, go to the gym in a while, but I am relishing a sunrise and total silence right now ;o)
However, I realized this morning upon waking at 6:30 that the sun was coming up.... it was quiet in the house and I could just get up, sit on the couch and read a book. I may in fact, go to the gym in a while, but I am relishing a sunrise and total silence right now ;o)
Monday, February 9, 2009
Grace in the small things....
Going away for a while has reinforce how important and enjoyable it is to savour all of the small things in life...
... snuggling with Matthew in the living room chair and watching Winnie the Pooh on TV
... realizing that although he didn't sit still for 3 straight hours on the plane, he was still an amazingly well behaved child on the plane. no meltdowns!
... a shower with two shower heads on either side.. now that's luxury....
... feeling the ocean breeze through our window
... watching the waves crash in on the shore
... raindrops from a light misty rain
... Ann Taylor stores, I wish we had those!
... finding 30 new kids books for Matthew for $35!
... Matthew starting to enjoy reading books and actually requesting that we read to him!
... Matthew wanting Mommy and Daddy to hold boo bear's paw as well as his while he falls asleep
... Matthew falling asleep in my arms on the plane like he used to when he was a little baby
... Matthew getting very excited about playing with the GPS in the front of the car
... Matthew sitting on Daddy's lap and pretending that he can drive the car
... all of Matthew's first words....
... getting to spend some quality, uninterrupted, family time together.
... snuggling with Matthew in the living room chair and watching Winnie the Pooh on TV
... realizing that although he didn't sit still for 3 straight hours on the plane, he was still an amazingly well behaved child on the plane. no meltdowns!
... a shower with two shower heads on either side.. now that's luxury....
... feeling the ocean breeze through our window
... watching the waves crash in on the shore
... raindrops from a light misty rain
... Ann Taylor stores, I wish we had those!
... finding 30 new kids books for Matthew for $35!
... Matthew starting to enjoy reading books and actually requesting that we read to him!
... Matthew wanting Mommy and Daddy to hold boo bear's paw as well as his while he falls asleep
... Matthew falling asleep in my arms on the plane like he used to when he was a little baby
... Matthew getting very excited about playing with the GPS in the front of the car
... Matthew sitting on Daddy's lap and pretending that he can drive the car
... all of Matthew's first words....
... getting to spend some quality, uninterrupted, family time together.
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