An Irish evening and a wonderful/glorious weekend...
This weekend was very special. My life is very full and I am so grateful.
On Friday, Erin and I took the kids for a fish fry at the church. You might not think this is all that ‘special’ however, this was the second year in a row Erin and I attended this function and it was made complete by going as a family. The feelings that this brings up in Erin and by extension within me proves yet again that we were meant to ‘be’ together.
On Saturday morning, I got to talk to my daughter and we laughed and chatted I miss her so very much – I look forward to seeing as soon as I can. Saturday evening, Erin took me to see the Chieftains as a birthday present. A great time was had by all. The Chieftains were short 2 of their long-time members, however they were still in fine form and introduced some really wonderful new acts (as they do always). The preliminary write up of the show can be found HERE
At any rate, afterwards we decided to pick up the kids from the sitter (a very kind woman Erin knows through PSR who agreed last minute to watch the children for us) – and take them for a late-night treat to a coffee shop. Unfortunately, both the kids were tired and did not enjoy the stop – we will attempt another time when they are more awake (I think it’s wonderful that Erin wants to do this sort of thing with his kids – my parents would have never taken us out late at night.) After we got home, Erin and I watched ‘Frieda’ – the wonderful, sexy story of surreal painter/artiste/free-thinker Frieda Khalo.
Sunday, the guys, (Erin, his son, and the best man), all went to get fitted for their tuxes while Erin’s daughter and I went to look for a junior bridesmaid dress for her. I really had a lot of fun taking K~ to look for a dress. She picked out a beautiful dress the shade of cornflowers and it really brought out the blue in her eyes. I can’t wait until she gets to go to dances and proms. Afterwards, we stopped for milkshakes and French fries.
Later at home, I made lasagna and we all sat down to dinner. More and more I am feeling like a family – bonding with Erin and the kids. I being to think back on my own childhood and special memories I have surrounding my own family. Lately, and probably due to seeing the Chieftains again, tenderness rises up in me about my father, all things Celtic (but it’s that time of year again near my birthday and St. Pat’s when I feel this way, regardless), and what it meant to grow up in a family that was cash poor yet seemed rich in love.
I know I was not always as loving and patient with my own children (as I wanted to be – or needed to be for their sakes), and for that I have a lot of sorrow and remorse. I am hoping that as they age I can create a better relationship with them and my grandchildren. God/dess willing I will be a good step-parent to Erin’s children.
On Friday, Erin and I took the kids for a fish fry at the church. You might not think this is all that ‘special’ however, this was the second year in a row Erin and I attended this function and it was made complete by going as a family. The feelings that this brings up in Erin and by extension within me proves yet again that we were meant to ‘be’ together.
On Saturday morning, I got to talk to my daughter and we laughed and chatted I miss her so very much – I look forward to seeing as soon as I can. Saturday evening, Erin took me to see the Chieftains as a birthday present. A great time was had by all. The Chieftains were short 2 of their long-time members, however they were still in fine form and introduced some really wonderful new acts (as they do always). The preliminary write up of the show can be found HERE
At any rate, afterwards we decided to pick up the kids from the sitter (a very kind woman Erin knows through PSR who agreed last minute to watch the children for us) – and take them for a late-night treat to a coffee shop. Unfortunately, both the kids were tired and did not enjoy the stop – we will attempt another time when they are more awake (I think it’s wonderful that Erin wants to do this sort of thing with his kids – my parents would have never taken us out late at night.) After we got home, Erin and I watched ‘Frieda’ – the wonderful, sexy story of surreal painter/artiste/free-thinker Frieda Khalo.
Sunday, the guys, (Erin, his son, and the best man), all went to get fitted for their tuxes while Erin’s daughter and I went to look for a junior bridesmaid dress for her. I really had a lot of fun taking K~ to look for a dress. She picked out a beautiful dress the shade of cornflowers and it really brought out the blue in her eyes. I can’t wait until she gets to go to dances and proms. Afterwards, we stopped for milkshakes and French fries.
Later at home, I made lasagna and we all sat down to dinner. More and more I am feeling like a family – bonding with Erin and the kids. I being to think back on my own childhood and special memories I have surrounding my own family. Lately, and probably due to seeing the Chieftains again, tenderness rises up in me about my father, all things Celtic (but it’s that time of year again near my birthday and St. Pat’s when I feel this way, regardless), and what it meant to grow up in a family that was cash poor yet seemed rich in love.
I know I was not always as loving and patient with my own children (as I wanted to be – or needed to be for their sakes), and for that I have a lot of sorrow and remorse. I am hoping that as they age I can create a better relationship with them and my grandchildren. God/dess willing I will be a good step-parent to Erin’s children.
Labels: Family. Life, Heritage, Love
posted by Colette at 3:20 PM
1 Comments:
You are absolutely right Sunshine, the feelings that arise in me while doing these things with you are very joyous and uplifting.
It's because I am doing with you, things that are important, and not the other way around. It's being with you that is critically important. Adding family themes and my kids is lots of icing and immeasurable bonus.
Thank you for all that you add to our lives and the joy you bring out in me.
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