In the midst of putting together all of my music books and sheet music, I began playing "Christmas Time is Here" on the piano. It's one of my favorite pieces of all time. Perhaps because of the lush sonorities of a major tonality moving downward to an altered dominant (same reason I love "Blue in Green" by the way)... or because of the emotional connection it has to memories for me.
PJs, Snoopy, cold nights, hot chocolate, family cuddle time. All of which I haven't had enough of this season. There's been way too much "busy"-ness to be able to rest and enjoy good times and good company.
Commuting, nomadville, skype conversations, baby time, and work have taken up this year's holiday festivities.
I am thankful for the many blessings I have (of which I have a lot!), but I just wish that things were given more opportunity to slow down. I miss Liam and Mel right now. Eventually we'll get our house sold and find a new home for the three of us, but until we get there I'm not too wild about the pace that life has us in. I feel like I'm missing too much of Liam's growing up right now :-(
That's what makes me saddest of all.
I'm just tired. Going to bed early on New Year's eve actually sounds pretty appealing right now. I think I need another PJ party with my family (Yay for a new tradition!)... that and a cup of hot cocoa wouldn't hurt. :-)
Greg
