Saturday, December 19, 2009

homesick


Today is my parents 39th anniversary. Every year they celebrate with a fancy "adults only" dinner. They have ten awesome kids who married even awesome-er spouses... so you can only imagine how awesome it must be when we all get in the same room. This was the first anniversary dinner I've missed. Last night they all went to The Roof. It's been so long since I've been to Temple Square and I was SO missing home. I want to be with my family-- especially during this time of year.

My boys knew I was feeling homesick... Ben made me a homemade toothbrush holder (out of paper, mind you.) Luke cuddled with me in my new Snuggie. Zack threw a chair on our foosball table (not to cheer me up, but it happened none the less.) Simon smiled at me with his cute dimples. Aaron ordered Chili's take-out and stayed up late watching 13 Going On 30 with me. It was almost just as fun as being at Temple Square with my wonderful parents and siblings. almost.

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4 comments:

val said...

you're breaking my heart! so sad you couldn't be there. but i'm sure that toothbrush holder really boosted your spirits. did you get chili's chips and "salt-sa" - cause its the best.

janet said...

of course we got chips and SALT-ZA

Unknown said...

oh darlin', I feel bad that you weren't there too. And I really want to see those cute dimples!

Danalin said...

So sad, Janet...one of the major downsides of living away, for sure. I'm glad you have so many cute men in your life to cheer you up. I love you.