Saturday, January 9, 2021

Life Goes On, Presents Are Opened


We finally got to have our little opening-of-the-Christmas presents gathering today at Jessie and Vergil's house. And Maggie's birthday was also celebrated. It's a cold, gray day here but Vergil built us a nice fire and there was marshmallow toasting. 


That worked out quite well because everyone could toast their own marshmallows, no fear of cross-contamination. We grown-ups sat around or stood around and talked about memories of marshmallow roastings and about what we've been doing and thinking and all the things that we haven't been able to share in person for so long. 
Stories. We told our stories, I guess. 
There were some very fun presents. May got all of the littlest kids aprons and chef hats for appropriate cooking apparel. Levon was adorable in his little hat. 



As wonderful as it was to see everyone, to be together, there is part of me which is so saddened by the restrictions we practice. The children having to wear masks as they play makes me feel a sort of despair that I never could have imagined a year ago. But they were fine with it all and the rocket launcher was hugely popular although when we left there were at least three rockets on the roof of the house but everyone's eyes were securely still in their sockets. 
So there was that. 
We were talking to Hank and Rachel about how sometime, a little after Valentine's Day, we'll be able to hug and kiss them because Mr. Moon and I will have had both of our shots and then taken the required time to ensure immunity but none of us are really sure about how to protect our loved ones who have not been immunized. Will it be okay if Mr. Moon and I stay home for a few days before we see them so that there's no chance we are carrying the virus? Or is it possible that even though we won't get sick, we can still carry it? I've just not read anything definitive on this. 
I need to do more research. 
And does anyone really know? 

So. A cold, gray day and it's only going to get colder tonight. I covered up my porch plants again before we left for the party. I see that some of them have been severely nipped by the freezes we've already had. This winter has already been far colder than any of the most recent ones. Hopefully, my theory that if given time and a good trimming in spring they'll come back, is true. 


Meanwhile, it's cozy and warm inside and I'm grateful for that and that despite the fact that I cannot kiss most of my family, they are safe and well and one day we will most surely and joyfully embrace again.

Love...Ms. Moon



21 comments:

  1. You’re cooler and we seem to be going through a warm (for us) spell. We’re loving temps in the 30’s during the day and no significant snow in many days. And, no snow plows at 2:00 AM!
    The party sounds just lovely! Marshmallows on a stick are the best!
    Debbie

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    1. Thirties during the day would be frigid for us! Glad you're enjoying what you think of as warm!

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  2. Kids are resilient, they say. How I hope.

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  3. Such a wonderful day with everyone! Love the photo of Mr. Moon holding hands at a distance. So sweet. Thank you for posting this day, my god, we needed it! Serious shit going on.

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    1. Serious fucking shit. Like Trump's rottenness has infected the very core of our democracy.

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  4. What a lovely day for all of you, love the photos. I am so tired after this week, I feel; like I could sleep for a month...Have a sweet night.

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    1. I tell you- I am living from bedtime to bedtime these days. Not to say that I'm not doing things and even finding joy but overall- it's bed where I want to be, sleeping what I want to do.

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  5. 'And does anyone really know?' I think no, they don't.

    My mother in law has just had a positive test. She's not really sick, and she was exposed two weeks ago... we're hoping she might have a v light load and get away with it. Everything crossed.

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  6. Day to day practices are so very hard when we don't know, what we don't know and can't seem to find out. Does fray our edges--and the rest of the news does the same. Bleak, winter days don't help. Must try for sunnier thoughts and hope the weather reciprocates.

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    1. Good Lord yes, my edges are so frayed. In a way, I don't mind the weather. It seems an accurate reflection of the world.

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  7. What a happy day of visiting you had! I think you have been and will be cautious even after your vaccine. Time will tell...
    We will keep hoping for the best!

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    1. Oh, definitely! Most definitely! We will still be so cautious. And hoping for the best.

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  8. so glad you got together with Lily et al. I'm taking my sister today to get her first shot (her car battery is dead) and it's the coldest day we've had so far and windy and rainy. oh joy.

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    1. Oh, NOT joy! Are you getting our weather now instead of the other way around? Drive safely, dear Ellen.

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  9. I'm glad you all got a chance to get together. I love Owen's mask! Is that a Sponge-Bob smile? It's hard to tell from the photo.

    It's really cold here too!

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    1. It could very well be a Sponge Bob smile. I am not sure. It is a bit disconcerting, though.

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  10. What an inspired choice of gifts for the kids - chef's attire. I think they look lovely!

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    1. Levon put his on this morning to help make muffins!

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  11. Great gifts there! And yes, so tired right now, all the rollercoaster of fear and Georgia joy and anxiety and anger all at once.
    I don't think even the medics know yet some of the answers you're looking for about the vaccine. But we can keep looking forward to better days.

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