Wow, I haven't blogged in such a long time! For the first few weeks, it was because life was so good (which is technically when I should be blogging the most, because I have so very much for which I am grateful), but lately, it's been because life is beginning to explode. More on that later ;)
I had a wonderful Thanksgiving break- absolutely wonderful. I got to spend time with my grandma and my mama and my daddy and my dog and all my aunts and uncles and cousins and most especially my Kaylee. I always think that there's no possible way I could love that little girl anymore, but then she just has to do something to prove me wrong. She read me a book for the first time, and my heart just burst with pride. She's growing up so quickly, but it's such a joy to watch and experience with her. My favorite thing, however, is most definitely cuddling up with her. When she was 3/4, I always wanted to snuggle with her, but she never wanted to- it was go, play, jump, run, CRASH. Now, it's like I cannot peel her off of me, because she just clings to me and showers me with hugs and kisses and nuzzles, and I love it. Pretty soon, she'll be too big to scoop up and whirl around, so I'm definitely taking advantage of it now while I have a chance.
I also got to spend a lot of time with my Mama, Daddy, and Meme Jean... which was amazing. I talk to my Mama a lot on the phone, but there's nothing like being in the kitchen with her. We turn the music on and one of us will wash dishes while the other cooks, and we talk about EVERYTHING. I never feel closer to her than when we're in the kitchen, working together. I went Christmas shopping with my Daddy, too, which is always an experience. He even let me drive his truck! I think it's because he misses me so much while I'm gone. Newsflash: I miss him, too. I'm such a daddy's girl. The slightest whiff of motor oil or gasoline here at school makes my heart ache for him. The day after Thanksgiving, I spent at my Meme Jean's house, getting it all decorated for Christmas. It's always a joy, because I get to hear all of the stories that I love so much, and she always surprises me with new stories, too. While I'll always miss my granddaddy, his absence has definitely brought us closer. She's one of my very best friends.
Back at school, however, it's been a completely different story. Finals are upon us, which means everyone is super-stressed and on edge and procrastinating yet drowning in work and too busy to hang out. Yet and still, I've managed to stay on top of things... of course, I've had something due everyday and something to work on everyday and I still have 5 finals to study for and take. But it's all good. For now, I'm going to enjoy the two work-free days I have ahead of me before beginning finals on Sunday. Saturday, I'm having a great big "family" Christmas dinner for my friends, so we can enjoy one last evening together this semester.
Hmm... I thought I had a lot more to talk about!!! A few random tidbits... the movie Tangled is FABULOUS... the Hunger Games Trilogy is ridiculously good writing with an incredible message.... I'm in love with my new Eclipse DVD... I can't believe there's no more of my favorite TV shows until late January.... and I think I may actually get the first night of decent sleep tonight that I've had in say, oh, the two weeks since I was home :)
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