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Sorry I haven’t been posting much lately. I’m in the midst of one of my reclusive moods. I’m social enough when the need arises, but for some reason, I tend to withdraw every so often. This is one of those times. I’m well suited for being a hermit, I think, or one of those crazy old ladies with 43 cats. I’m not depressed so much as I am contemplative. (And terribly tired. Insomnia sucks.)
On the up-side, Celeste is loving school this year. She got the teacher she badly wanted, and her best friends are in her class. She also got a part in Hansel & Gretel, which is being put on by the Children’s Theater the last weekend in October at the Clay Center. She’s in the chorus, plays a townsperson and (she loves this part) a cookie. She doesn’t have any individual lines. She’s always part of a group, which is just fine with her. She loves being on stage, loves being around acting and singing and other kids who like those same things, but didn’t seem to care whether she got a big part or small. She just wanted to be there.
She’s coming out of her shyness in an amazing way. I imagine she’ll always be a quiet and somewhat reserved kid, but she’s trying hard not to be AS quiet and reserved as in the past. I need to follow her lead.
September 6th, 2006 at 12:15 pm
Celeste is a beautiful child, Karin.
I hope she has fun putting on Hansel and Gretel!
And you’re right…insomnia DOES suck. I battle it on a regular basis and I can’t help but think that most other moms do, too. At least thinking that provides some consolation when I’m fighting a bout of it. It helps to imagine that somewhere out there, tossing and turning fitfully in the night, there are others who were unable to con Mr. Sandman into paying a visit to their pad, too. Kind of mean spirited, but oh well. Whatever it takes to get by.
Hope your insomnia passes quickly and that you’re back to your old self soon.
September 6th, 2006 at 12:16 pm
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September 7th, 2006 at 8:53 am
Quiet and reserved? You? Well, we can still get you a Ramones t-shirt, if you want.
September 7th, 2006 at 6:08 pm
There’s a time and place for everything. When the kids go back to school is a logical time to feel reclusive. That’s a great photo with a terrific model.
Bill
September 9th, 2006 at 3:58 pm
I can feel ya on yer reclusiveness.
I’m like Randall in Clerks:
I HATE people, but I LOVE crowds.
September 9th, 2006 at 4:45 pm
Thanks, folks. I had expected that to be one of those posts no one replies to, so I was kind of surprised to see comments on here. I really appreciate it.
And primalscreamx–yeah, I’m quiet and reserved (that’s a nicer way of saying I’m dull). But I still want my @#%&ing shirt.
By the way–today’s my birthday. I turned 42.
September 10th, 2006 at 4:33 pm
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!! I may be late, but as they say, better late than never! Hope you had a great birthday!