I wasn’t even going to put up a tree until Nick pointed out I was being a bit of a Grinch. The space feels a little more festive, but this is still a house that doesn’t feel like my home. Just in time...
Oh I love stories from people who were the older sibling! Sometimes I worry it will be hard for the kids to connect with Tatum because of the age difference, but I hope these little moments from before she has a memory will be special.
Happy HolidaysI'm sending you all the peace and sanity for an uneventful flight tomorrow!
@Caroline!!! I'm so sorry, but Substack is glitching and somehow I removed your comment and now it just looks like I'm responding to nothing!!! Your comment was lovely!! Technology sucks sometimes!!
We are Jewish and had a Christmas tree but no Santa belief.
My first Christmas with my wife, then de facto girlfriend, was when I'd taken her away to LA (1984) and she told me then that she'd be breaking up with her long term boyfriend (still in school) to be with me.
And we couldn't sleep in the same room when we visited my grandparents in Florida for July 4th, 1985 unless we were engaged. We were engaged that June.
Emily--You are just such a special young woman! The holidays are always stressful it seems. I wish you and your beautiful family the very best holiday, with special old and new memories to be remembered and made. I think of you so often. Some time I hope to come visit--John's daughter and her family live in Santa Barbara (she is a dean at UCSB wellness dept). Our love to you Barbie and John and Pat
Oh I love stories from people who were the older sibling! Sometimes I worry it will be hard for the kids to connect with Tatum because of the age difference, but I hope these little moments from before she has a memory will be special.
Happy HolidaysI'm sending you all the peace and sanity for an uneventful flight tomorrow!
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@Caroline!!! I'm so sorry, but Substack is glitching and somehow I removed your comment and now it just looks like I'm responding to nothing!!! Your comment was lovely!! Technology sucks sometimes!!
There is definitely a glitch happening! I got the email notifications about your comment but can’t see them on the app...only browser. Fun times lol
Ha! Well I'm glad it happened with someone I know!!
Emily, you sparked many memories.
We are Jewish and had a Christmas tree but no Santa belief.
My first Christmas with my wife, then de facto girlfriend, was when I'd taken her away to LA (1984) and she told me then that she'd be breaking up with her long term boyfriend (still in school) to be with me.
And we couldn't sleep in the same room when we visited my grandparents in Florida for July 4th, 1985 unless we were engaged. We were engaged that June.
Oh, I love this story!! Clearly your wife made the right choice!
Emily--You are just such a special young woman! The holidays are always stressful it seems. I wish you and your beautiful family the very best holiday, with special old and new memories to be remembered and made. I think of you so often. Some time I hope to come visit--John's daughter and her family live in Santa Barbara (she is a dean at UCSB wellness dept). Our love to you Barbie and John and Pat