We sang Christmas carols at my moms’ group meeting this morning. At first I was extremely reluctant to do so ~ my singing voice is absolutely horrible! [Just to illustrate my point ... in fifth grade when I auditioned for a school play and sang "America, the Beautiful," my music teacher asked me whether I had a cold. I didn't.] :) But as we started singing and the entire room filled with music, I was amazed at how beautiful all of our voices sounded together. And when we began to sing, “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” I thought about my grandma [who passed away in 2002]. That was one of her favorite songs, and it brought back memories of me playing Christmas carols on their piano when I was a kid. I’d give anything to have just one more of those afternoons with her. It really warmed my heart to take time out from this busy, hectic holiday season and sing with some good friends. I needed that. It also made me think about how grateful I am to have found such an awesome moms’ group. We had our Christmas cookie exchange, too, so I came home with three dozen yummy-looking treats! :) I made chocolate crinkles with Hershey’s Kisses in the center [if you'd like the recipe, please let me know].
My six-week postpartum checkup was scheduled for today at 1:30 p.m., but when I arrived the doctor had to rush out in order to deliver someone’s baby. My appointment was rescheduled for December 21st. It was strange being in my OB’s office and not being pregnant anymore. And I feel like the six-week checkup is kind of the *final* end to the whole pregnancy experience, you know? Anyway, as I walked out of the office and waited for the elevator, I saw Dr. G. zoom right past me. [He's the one who delivered Meredith.] We said hello, and before he reached the stairway he said, “I have to go make a delivery.” I wished him good luck, and he thanked me. On the way home, though, to my surprise ~ I started feeling all emotional about it! Probably because *I* was just in that same situation not so long ago [and am still quite hormonal, LOL!]. :) The last time that I saw Dr. G., I was in labor! Anyway, whoever that woman is ~ I wish her all the best today!
(((hug))) I would give anything to have a little more time with either grandma… when they are gone, they are gone, and I am still sad… I will always miss them! I think I would have been bawling so hard that I wouldn’t have been able to sing at all! Glad you felt so good though! I can’t believe it’s time for your 6 week check up already… isn’t it amazing how babies put your life on permanent fast forward…
that sucks about the 6 week appointment… man gotta wait that much longer for sex… blah lol… i’m sure you are too tired to think about that lol… and share the cookie recipe hehehe… oh take a picture of all the cookies too hehehe… I wanna see the pretty cookies…
“O, Holy Night” was one of the songs that my dad was asked to sing a lot for choir at Christmas time. I love that song and while I really miss hearing him sing it, it still makes me feel warm and happy when I hear it. Glad you had fun at your moms’ group.
Yeah, those end-of-pregnancy hormones are killer. haha
When I was late into my pregnancy, going to the doctor twice a month, I had that happen to me 3 times (the “we have to reschedule because of a delivery” thing). It wouldn’t have been so bad, if I wasn’t having to drive 50+ miles to get to the doctor’s office.
Also, I don’t sing in public either. I sound horrible. But the kids are getting a karaoke type game for Christmas, and I fully intend on making them listen to me over and over. haha
I felt the same way when I went to my 6 week check up. I left thinking “gosh I dont have to come back here for a year!” Glad you had a nice time at your moms club. I love all christmas songs and start listening to them right after thanksgiving.
Glad you had a good time @ your Mom’s group. It’s amazing how many memories a single song can bring back isn’t it? I was the same way when I went back for my post-op visit. Take care :)
Well hopefuly you get to see the doctor next time. As far as singing voices I don’t have one but, everyone else in my family does. My mom and (step)dad are in a sing quaurtetand all my sisters have beautiful voices. I love to hear them sing. M e on the other hand I hope the radio dronds me out.
That’s nice about singing. I miss my gma too. :( I hope you have a good rest of the week!
HI Lisanne!! May I PLEASE please pllleeeeaaassseee have the recipe for the chocolate crinkles. I am going to a cookie swap on Friday and these sound jus tooooo yummy! Thanks, Beth
Every Christmas Eve, we get tamales and tacos and burritos from a little hole-in-the-wall place and make up some fresh guacamole and margaritas and have everyone over for some Yuletide cheer. It’s a nice way to wind down before the stress of the next day sets in. I am inheriting my grandma’s piano and I was hoping I could have it in time to play some Christmas carols for all of us to sing on that night, but we haven’t been able to get it moved yet … well hopefully next Christmas. I’m sure we’ll all sing along to the stereo just fine… :)
I still get emotional about the birth of Samantha. Reading your blog when Merideth was born made me cry cause I was remembering that feeling. Just means we love our kids :)
I only sing in the car to annoy Mikey… I have a horrid voice and I like to mess up his head banger music :razz:
I don’t think I remember my grandmother on my fathers side of the family, but I’d give anything to have more time with my grandmother on my moms side. We were closer to that side of the family. I guess when you’re one of the middle grandkids things seem to pass you by. You’re either too old to do crafts with grandma or too young to cook with her. When I should have been around to learn about our family’s roots I was busy being a teenager… most everything that I have learned about my Scottish herritage I had to dig up myself by asking other family members and by putting the peices together myself.
I’m getting a little emotional with you! I hadn’t thought about not going to see my OB anymore! I don’t enjoy these last internal exams, but I do enjoy visiting and having people ask me how I’m feeling and really listen1 I think I’m going to miss being pregnant ; )