1999 was the year Mackenzie was born so it was the best year of my life. I was one of the lucky ones who didn't work so Grant got to take off three months of work to help with the baby instead. We shared a house with my parents, separate living spaces of course and so I had even more help with the new baby. We owned a home across the street and had rented it out so seven months after Mackenzie was born, the guy who lived there stopped paying rent and stiffed us for four thousand dollars in total by the time we were legally allowed to kick his sorry ass out. So we moved into the house after he was gone, not wanting to get ripped off again and we had major renovations because the guy had basically trashed the house with filth.
I admit to being a bit scared of the y2k, having had Mackenzie in September, so he was still new in Dec and on New Years that year, all I could think was 'did I make the right decision to bring a child into this world with all its problems?!' I did. He's a great person and he adds joy to most people he meets.
Also, in 1999 I was thinner than I am now, which is sad being that was the year I had my son. And I swear I don't eat as much as most of my skinny friends, I walk two miles a day, do push ups, leg squats and go to aqua fit at least once a week.
Also, in 1999, I had no idea how fast 2009 would get here. Sometimes I look at Mackenzie who stands as tall as my shoulders and wonder where my little baby went. *sniffles*
Back then, Mackenzie had six uncles, now he has three. He had two grampas, now he has one. Time is a giver and a taker.
So, time has given me, at least in terms in technology, friends that I never would have made, through a lovely set of books by JK Rowling. Because seriously? If you'd have told me ten years ago that I'd fly across the country to meet up with some people that I met online about five years ago, I'd have laughed. Been shocked. It is so not me. I'm more cautious than that, more reserved. Yeah right. Heee! But seriously, was it scary for you when you first 'met' people on msn and through reading and writing? After all the hoopla about not talking to strangers and that's exactly what we were all doing. But it looks as if our caution paid off and has provided some great conversations, laughs and even support. Ten years ago, insomnia meant infomercials, now it means a click of a mouse and I can talk to someone who halfway across the world who is awake because of their time zone.
God, asking me something like this is like asking an old guy who has too much time on their hands, I'll 'talk' your ear off. *makes old guy voice* 'why back when I was young ...' Hee, so here, I will close with a challenge to ask us what we were doing in 1986-1988 and for some of the answers to mine, you can listen to weird Al Yankovic's 1985. Nuff said? heee!
1999 was the year Mackenzie was born so it was the best year of my life.
I know what you mean! And that's the reason I've always cringed when people say their wedding days are the most important days of their lives. Nothing compares to holding your child for the first time, biological or adopted. Absolutely nothing.
Back then, Mackenzie had six uncles, now he has three. He had two grampas, now he has one. Time is a giver and a taker.
You put that so simply and so beautifully. It is often painful to be reminded that being on this earth is not an entitlement. It's a gift and one that should not be wasted or taken for granted, no matter how easy it is.
The friendships I have made because of technology are wonderful and treasured. And, because of who I am, I now keep in touch with people I never, ever would have before because putting pen to paper is more than I can seem to handle.
Oh man, 1988. I graduated from high school - my third - that year. I was headed to a college too far from home with the idea I needed to know what my life was going to be because my sister did. Silly me. Little did I know what was ahead of me and how good it would be. Thank you for reminding me!
I admit to being a bit scared of the y2k, having had Mackenzie in September, so he was still new in Dec and on New Years that year, all I could think was 'did I make the right decision to bring a child into this world with all its problems?!' I did. He's a great person and he adds joy to most people he meets.
Also, in 1999 I was thinner than I am now, which is sad being that was the year I had my son. And I swear I don't eat as much as most of my skinny friends, I walk two miles a day, do push ups, leg squats and go to aqua fit at least once a week.
Also, in 1999, I had no idea how fast 2009 would get here. Sometimes I look at Mackenzie who stands as tall as my shoulders and wonder where my little baby went. *sniffles*
Back then, Mackenzie had six uncles, now he has three. He had two grampas, now he has one. Time is a giver and a taker.
So, time has given me, at least in terms in technology, friends that I never would have made, through a lovely set of books by JK Rowling. Because seriously? If you'd have told me ten years ago that I'd fly across the country to meet up with some people that I met online about five years ago, I'd have laughed. Been shocked. It is so not me. I'm more cautious than that, more reserved. Yeah right. Heee! But seriously, was it scary for you when you first 'met' people on msn and through reading and writing? After all the hoopla about not talking to strangers and that's exactly what we were all doing. But it looks as if our caution paid off and has provided some great conversations, laughs and even support. Ten years ago, insomnia meant infomercials, now it means a click of a mouse and I can talk to someone who halfway across the world who is awake because of their time zone.
God, asking me something like this is like asking an old guy who has too much time on their hands, I'll 'talk' your ear off. *makes old guy voice* 'why back when I was young ...' Hee, so here, I will close with a challenge to ask us what we were doing in 1986-1988 and for some of the answers to mine, you can listen to weird Al Yankovic's 1985. Nuff said? heee!
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I know what you mean! And that's the reason I've always cringed when people say their wedding days are the most important days of their lives. Nothing compares to holding your child for the first time, biological or adopted. Absolutely nothing.
Back then, Mackenzie had six uncles, now he has three. He had two grampas, now he has one. Time is a giver and a taker.
You put that so simply and so beautifully. It is often painful to be reminded that being on this earth is not an entitlement. It's a gift and one that should not be wasted or taken for granted, no matter how easy it is.
The friendships I have made because of technology are wonderful and treasured. And, because of who I am, I now keep in touch with people I never, ever would have before because putting pen to paper is more than I can seem to handle.
Oh man, 1988. I graduated from high school - my third - that year. I was headed to a college too far from home with the idea I needed to know what my life was going to be because my sister did. Silly me. Little did I know what was ahead of me and how good it would be. Thank you for reminding me!
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