My brain is screaming...WHY ARE YOU STILL UP?! But my body's just not ready for bed. Being a night owl is a huge curse when there's no one still awake to talk to. It's not even that it's that late...oh to know people around here so that I could go out while my husband sleeps. Yes, it's 10:40pm on a Friday night and he is in bed. In fact, he's been in bed since about 9:15pm. Meanwhile, here I am all alone wide awake and ready to take on the night, argh. Not to mention Season 4 of Dexter is burning a whole in my purse. Must. Resist. Urge. To watch...
I'd go for a run, but I don't have shoes (yet) and I've had too many creepy things happen to me to go running alone at night. Now it would be a different story if I had my conceal/carry and I actually lived in a conceal/carry state. (Get with the program Illinois! You're not doing your residents any favors!)
I'd head out solo, but we all know how that's ended for me before...at least in Chicago and Paris. And, well, those of you that don't know...let's just say the nights were never dull but maybe a bit too interesting. Thank God the young and stupid stage is brief!
Instead I'm sitting here at home trying to type as quietly as possible so as not to disturb sleeping beau behind me and listening to some insane guitar riffs....which brings me to my next random point. I need to find someone with the patience to teach me guitar. I was planning on hitting up my brother-in-law, but seeing as he's now a newlywed and most likely moving to the west coast before this year is up, that's out. It's not that I don't know plenty of musicians who would take the time...it's just more that they've got more productive things to do...like writing music...and touring. If you know of anyone willing to take on this poor charity case, send their info my way...and vice versa...I'm a wicked cook and baker so those holding the "will teach for food" signs please move to the front of the line.
Currently playing: Crestfallen by Avantasia...this is new to me...I think I'm in love...
Annnnnnnnnnnd now the husband is stirring...I wish that meant it was time to watch Dexter.
So.....my day today....day today...day today....hmmm, a pretty standard Friday, except for wishing it was Tuesday so that I'd have 3 more days of chiro crackin' good time ahead. I must be mental, eh? My body, generally, feels fantastic after my appointments, but it seems that the moment I get to day #4, which means no appointment, everything hurts...especially my lower back and neck. At least the headaches haven't started...yet...right???
Ok, so the topper to my day? (I mean obviously besides getting Season 4 of Dexter....did I mention I got Season 4 of Dexter today?!?!?!!) We were putting our 18 month old to bed with the help of our 3 year old. He helped us change his brother's diaper. He sat quietly while we got out the picture book of the hymn we sing every night, and the picture book of the Lord's Prayer. He sat quietly while we started singing and while I showed the boys the pictures. And then it happened. Mid-song. "Mommy, mommy can I take it? Mommy can I take it please?" I hand the book over to Zelig thinking he wants to turn the pages as we sing and show Kasch the pictures. Instead, he takes the book from me and starts singing his little heart out, word for word, turning the pages at the right time as we go. I couldn't help it, honestly. I was a wreck. Sobbing while I sung. Listening and memorizing and cherishing that sweet little voice singing the song God put in his heart. My mum would have been so proud. I'm certain she heard him. And I'm certain she smiled. My husband and I both exchanged several tear-filled looks. With all the screaming and tantrums and general crazy little boy behavior, it's so easy to forget what an angelic little singing voice he has. I finally pulled myself together, I thought, to go through the Lord's Prayer picture book we end the evening with...but again I started sobbing. I didn't used to cry this easily before, but tonight I had an epiphany as to why I do now...but that's a downer of a blog for another time. Right now, I just want to revel in the memory of my sweet little blessing singing his heart out for his little brother and God. Mum, if you're watching, the natural musical talent that is a common thread throughout our family lives on :)
Ending this entry with Hammerfall's At the End of the Rainbow...another new band and song...love, love, LOVE! Thank goodness for Pandora!
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