I was hoping I’d get around to decorating one last batch of cookies for the blog before closing down for the year. Mimi – now just over 8 weeks old! – is pretty much sleeping through the night. With more rest and a bit more energy, I thought I’d be baking and decorating like the good ol’ pre-birth days. (The penguins above are from 2008).
Right.
Friends have been dropping by with gifts and food, and the time I thought I had for baking has somehow vanished. Ordinarily I’d be whining to myself about not getting things done. But not this time around. Either I’m happy to sneak in another quick nap, or I’m busy leaning over my daughter’s crib, noticing little changes in her. Or just plain happy that she’s asleep and grateful for the quiet time.
Aside from the crappy economy, the ongoing wars and the earth’s rising temperature, 2009 has been a beautiful year. Thank you for being a part of it, and I’ll see you next year.
Cheers, mari
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Oh my goodness! MM is absolutely ADORABLE! Look at her!
If I had to give you advice I wouldn’t know what to say because you are doing everything absolutely right. This time comes but only once & you are definitely savoring it-good for you.
& I concur, 2009 has been a wonderful year.
oh, and those cookies look so delicious!
PS
Thanks for posting Mimi’s beautiful picture!
: )
Merry, Merry Christmas! She IS growing beautifully (looking pretty in pink)!
Paz xoxo
enjoy the break–Merry Christmas! what a beautiful little sweetie. love to all. xo
Happy New Year Mari for you and you family ! Bonne année
How did I miss this beautiful post? I think I must have all your URL’s scrambled!
Happy New Year once again!