-Pokes head up and looks around-

[sublimatedangel]

Playing in the front yard and packing today. Packing is for Legoland, which will hopefully be a fun couple of days - we'll be seeing some SoCal friends while we're down that way, which'll be nice too.

Ryan has spent the week feeling cruddy and cranky with a fever. The swing in the front yard still appears to work its magic, though, so we were out there for a bit. Between the swing and the remains of the pinecone birdfeeder (peanut butter and seed long gone) and the Pinata Branch, I'm feeling all nostalgic and full of tree-love... for it, and all the ones I grew up with.

Have spent the last couple evenings at my mom's house, letting potential buyers look it over. Grief is no more my friend now than it was before, but I guess we've gotten to know each other a little better. It still surprises me from time to time, though, and this has been one of them... just more painful than I expected it to be. I'm sure it's adding to my nostalgia, though... so many memories, still strong and clear the way everything in my mind used to be, though I'm sure I've lost as many as I've kept.

Okay, kids... back to my to-do list with me. I hope all of you are well.

(Mostly to moon_heart) Have you been hearing Little Lion Man on your stations out there? I liked the sound from the first, and the regret of it touches me... have been listening to it a lot.

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[rivestra.livejournal.com]

Even 4 years later, grief for my mom sneaks in an smacks me so hard I can't breathe sometimes. Last time was in costco, I saw something she'd've wanted and the urge to call her was so strong, I actually pulled out my phone. Then dissolved wetly for a while and tried to relearn how to breathe amongst the office supplies.

It is better than it was though. Most days, anyway.

And I love Little Iron Man. I looped it for like, an hour the other night.

[riveroceansea.livejournal.com]

And it's the tiniest things that surprise you during the process. :Hugs:

Hope Ryan is feeling better soon.

[locknkey.livejournal.com]

I still talk about my dad like he's alive and then I'll suddenly remember. :(

::hugs::

B. would love Legoland. :)Have a great time and hope Ryan is feeling better so you all enjoy it more!

[moon-heart.livejournal.com]

hrmm...stations here don't seem to be playing it, but I think I did see it once on x101.5 online, which I've been watching to keep up on new/alternative rock since they keep killing off the good stations here.
http://www.x1015.com/iplaylist/playlist.html?net=1