The grand essentials to happiness in this life are
something to do,
something to love,
and something to hope for.
We’ve been busy here on the Cutoff; opening presents, tasting molasses cookies for the very first time, chasing Kezzie so she can “fine” Yia Yia and have a good belly laugh, waiting for Papa to wind up the angel, again and again, and watch her wings or dance to the music. We’ve played the “pano”, up and down the keyboard, and we watched the deer run across the lawn. We’ve managed to turn on every light in the house, by midday, because it is fun. We’ve had big dinners, long breakfasts, and gone out for pizza and we’ve played with more bubbles at bedtime than any little girl could possible hope for. Most importantly, we’ve kept the magic of the season so peacefully alive and we look forward to see what this, the fifth day of Christmas, brings.
I hope all is well in your neck of the woods. I’ll be posting more as Christmas winds down.
(quote attributed to Joseph Addison)
What a lovely post Penny, it is so nice to hear about your long, wonderful Christmas!
Thank you, Janet. It is quiet at the moment, and I’m already missing all the activity. You know how that goes, I’m sure. It has been so sweet with the Minnesotans here and the Lombardians coming each day as well. Enjoy what’s left of the week as I’m sure Eoin goes back to school next week.
Oh so true! Love is the greatest of all! Without LOVE we can do nothing. Beautiful post Penny. Leaving for Pa. to be with family for New Year’s. Short trip, but family is everything.
Happy New Year dear friend.
Thank you, Mary Anne. Safe travel and enjoy your PA family and New Year’s. Family is, indeed, everything. Here’s to “talking” in 2012!
You have all the bases covered right there my friend! That quote is one of my favorites (but I thought my mother made it up ;>))
Sallie, our mother’s quotes are our first points of reference. I’m sure your mom made it up and must have told Addison’s mom who told him. tee hee
Oh, my heart is full, reading your words and seeing that beautiful little girl in your photos. What an enchanting Christmas….
Thank you, Kate. It has been a delight.
Kezzie and Yia Yia have it right! Bliss out with your baby, Penny–she is just beautiful. I know your joy, and I know you treasure every minute. ;o)
How well you know, Mike. Bliss describes it completely.
‘Nuf said, Penny! Keep on enjoying.
Will do, Karen. Thanks.
What delight to have little Kezzie with you, and have her sharing in the magic of Christmas. Mira is into ‘hiding’ now and there are great squeals of laughter when she’s been ‘finded’. Kezzie will always remember these Christmases and the taste of molasses cookies. what a sweet little soul she is.
It has been, indeed, Juliet. I hope that Kezzie does remember some of this, as will Mira. How cute. Being “finded”. I can almost hear her squeals of laughter. Thank you, Juliet.
That Kezzie is growing fast, how cute, how sweet, and look at the curls. You did have a wonderful Christmas. Life is about family and enjoying them, we both did. Wonderful post Penny, love the pictures.
She sure is, Sharon, and I sure did. They left this afternoon and, while it is quiet here, there are such sweet moments and memories. It is about family and I’m so glad you to to enjoy yours. Looking forward to hearing about it all soon. Thank you, my friend, thank you.
Just precious! Adorable pictures of Kezzie, and I absolutely know how she brings joy into your home. Our girls said “pano,” too. So I could just picture your time with your precious granddaughter. I’m so glad you shared this little slice of life on the cutoff and I don’t think there is anything more important in the world than turning lights on and off just because it is fun! Joy! Debra
Joy, indeed, Debra. The small pleasures and delights that children bring. Thank you so much.