hug a little tighter.

Tonight after I got off of work, I got some dinner, relaxed for a bit at my house (watched Jay Leno’s show from last night – I really love that man), and then I headed out to Stansbury Park to watch my babes in their winter dance recital.

I got there late (what else is new?) and had to sneak in to a find a seat. I missed both of my nieces jazz dances, but I did make it to see Noelle as an angel during the last lyrical dance number.

I started crying when I saw her, (which if you know me, is really quite normal) – but, I started crying because of how grateful I am to have that little long-legged, braceface in my life – how grateful I am to come over to their house on Sunday’s, to a family who loves me, who runs to give me big hugs and kisses when they see me, who wants to tell me about their lives and keep me connected to them.

During the recital, the dance company owner asked for a moment of silence for all those affected by yesterday’s shootings in Connecticut. I can’t believe the pain those families are going through. Just even imagining that pain makes me want to sob. I just want to hug my little chickens and tell them I love them so much.

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My heart goes out to the aunt’s who loved their niece(s) or nephew(s) like I love mine. My heart is broken for them and for their loss.

B

happy birthday, taylor swift.

Today after work I finished rounding up some last minute party favors for the extravaganza that was Taylor Swift’s birthday party/Christmas gift exchange with my friend Jesika. (p.s. can I just say WTF is up with Zurcher’s being out of helium due to a nationwide helium shortage? WHATEVER)
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Anyways, Jes gifted me with two records: West Side Story and one of my fave albums from the Black Keys. (YES) *p.s. santa, I really, really, really, hope there is a record player coming down the chimney for me this year.

Anyways, after ripping into each other’s gifts we ate some red velvet cupcakes from the sweet tooth fairy (OMFG) and then we watched our favorite, Love Actually.
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Quite a lovely night, indeed.

LOVES,

B

Christmas Wish List 2012

Dear Santa,

It’s the most wonderful time of the yeeeeear! Here is a compilation of all the goodies I would LOVE for you to bring me:

1. Record player
2. NARS Andy Warhol limited edition set featuring my love, E. Sedgwick
3. Coldplay Live DVD
4. Kate Spade Metro Watch
5. Kate Spade Idiom Necklace in Think Pink
6. Flirt! All That Lash Mascara in black
7. 10-piece Baking Set
8. Bessy rain boots by Hunter
9. Verdant canisters from Anthropologie
10. Nikon 1 in red

Merry Christmas,

B

Nine years older.

happy happy birthday, noelle! You are officially 9 years old today. WOAH. I remember when I was in junior high, probably not paying attention to my 9th grade English teacher’s lecture on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, when I was suddenly called over the intercom to come to the front desk. I thought I was in big time trouble! But, luckily I wasn’t. I was called out of class from Grandma who told me that I had a new little niece, and that her name was Noelle. I was so excited!

Who knew that one day you’d become one of my favorite people on planet earth.You are the sweetest, smartest, and cutest girl I know. I love you infinity and can’t wait to see what amazing things are in store for you.

I LOVE YOU, PEANUT!

B

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P.S. NINE birthday spankings for you: