Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Auld Lang Syne

Everywhere I look, I'm seeing Top 10 lists for 2008. I started compiling my own retrospective, but by the time I reached #5, I was nodding off. And if I was bored, I can only imagine what the two of you who read my blog would feel. So I'm going to refrain from describing how my eldest daughter broke her arm or the happiness I felt when my 8-year-old declared that she loves school or my gratefulness for a very cool husband who took me to Hawaii for our anniversary.

I remember watching an awards show years ago, when a Holocaust survivor featured in a winning documentary stepped up to the mic to give her acceptance speech. She looked into the camera and spoke to all the people sitting around their TV, who might be regretting the uneventfulness of their lives. That little old woman, who had lost everyone she had ever loved during her youth, reminded viewers in a trembling voice that our seemingly boring lives with our family should never be taken for granted.

So I don't just admit that 2008 was a boring year, I proclaim it! I sat around the dinner table evening after evening with my husband and four children! Day after day I climbed behind the wheel of my minivan to drive a precious daughter to school or to a piano lesson or to the soccer field! Minute after uneventful minute passed by as I lollygagged down the road with my loved ones, who I thank God are healthy and happy and traveling this journey with me! And you know what? I pray that 2009 is just as "boring" a year as 2008. And may your new year be boring, too!





Dinner last night: pasta alfredo, green salad



5 comments:

Michele said...

I love your outlook, Kim. We should all be so grateful.

twinmamabee said...

You have me all sniffly today, Kim!

I think boring is wonderful.

Thanks for reminding us of that.

Lana@The Kids Did WHAT?! said...

Great post!
I cannot WAIT to have a "boring" year! 2008 was a tough one for sure, but many lessons learned.

Your family is beautiful!

glitzen said...

You are wise, dear one! I must admit, I get so restless and always seem to be wanting more, like my blessings are not enough. I love this post. You have such a neat way of writing and expressing, I am proud of be "one of the two" who read this blog. LOL.

Helene said...

Great post...it's so true, isn't it? We should appreciate the uneventfulness in our lives!

Loved the video!!! Esp the pic at the end of you sitting there with your mug of coffee, just chilling!