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Troy just took Huck to an all-day quiz bowl tournament and left me here on the couch in front of the fire and the Christmas tree with a pile of books, a snuggly dog and a cup of coffee. I’m recovering from a painful strained intercostal muscle under my right ribs, and since we’re all in the thick of the most wonderful time of the year, I’m also recovering from overstimulation (and last night’s nightmare wherein Troy was diagnosed with Garlic Cancer, whatever that means for my subconscious). It’s these quiet, hygge moments I love the most.

This last week Huck wowed us with choir and orchestra concerts, and next week will be his piano recital in the midst of finals. Listening to him work on “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” has given us new respect for poor little Janie in “It’s a Wonderful Life” when George Bailey loses his mind during her attempt to get it just right. My work days are filled with five and six year old snow fairies, elves, toy soldiers and reindeer with the most wonderful co-worker in the world whose only flaw is the painful laughter she causes my intercostals, while Troy does his serious work with even younger people. We simultaneously love almost every minute of it and long for our upcoming two week vacation.

Back when Huck was a baby I was forced to slow down and stay seated longer than normal. It was really good for me and my anxious, fast-beating heart. This latest ailment has a similar requirement, though without the breastfeeding, and I think it’s my Christmas season mixed blessing. Can someone refill my coffee, please?

Happy Hygge Holidays from the couch.

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Aunt Jeni

December 15th, 2018

Take it easy JJ…soak in that wonderful living room! How’s Dixon? XOXO

Shauntsies

December 15th, 2018

HAPPY HYGGE HOLIDAYS!!! Every year, I wish for some of your never-to-be-found-anywhere-else hygge cookies. Love that hygge fleece, Huck!

Pappy T

December 16th, 2018

HOO-GUH!
HOO-GUH!
HOO-GUH!
(“Janey! Janey! Stop it! Stop it! STOP IT!”
“Oh, Daddy!”
“George, why must you torture the children?”)

Hoo-guh?

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