Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Just Some Thoughts

Josh was a sweetheart and got me Donkey Kong for the wii for Christmas. It's awesome. I absolutely love it. We've been playing a lot of wii...

I got Josh Scot Pilgrim vs. the World for Christmas. We've watched it 3 times...

We saw the new Narnia. It was pretty awesome. I think I've cried gradually more in each movie as the series has progressed. This one was definitely the most blatantly suggestive in the biblical symbolism. The end made me think about my relationship with the Savior and His hand in my life. I sincerely recommend it.

I loathe the snow when I have to drive in it, but I do appreciate the sort of humane camaraderie it can create. Like when you get dragged out of a ditch you slid into in a storm, and then get to repay the favor when your neighbor can't get out of her driveway. It sucks, but I guess there is always silver lining.

We went to game night at Anne Marie's last night and it was such fun. Games are definitely my favorite way to hang out with my family. It brings out the intense Neves-ness that makes us so much fun! Thanks Anne!

Just some thoughts. Keeping myself occupied while Josh and Haela watch Scott Pilgrim...again.

Saturday, December 25, 2010

No More Figgy Pudding for Me!

I know this is a regular post topic for me, but I just can't say enough how much I love my husband. He really is the best.
I love Christmas Eve. It just always feels magical to me. This year I spent it with my head over a toilet. I don't know for sure what I ate that disagreed so terribly with my stomach, (although my first go at my Uncle Marc's Coconut Candy is the prime suspect) but it was awful. It started at about 9:00 pm and kept me up on and off until about 5:00 am and in order to fully describe my feelings, I need to supply you with some background. I hate being sick, but I hate being alone when sick even more. My mother, bless her heart, struggled with germs when I was little so she would do all she could to take care of me, but had a hard time just sitting with me. When we were teenagers Chad and I used to take care of each other when sick, but when I moved out I just did it on my own (until my aunts found out I was sick and showed up to take me to the doctor or bring movies and tea).
So, all caught up?
Josh stayed up with me all night. He held my hair, snuggled me when I had the chills, and kept me hydrated. He got up to give me a blessing at 3:00 am and never once even hinted that he was tired. He took care of me all morning and made sure I started with saltines (yuck) and sprite and made me chicken noodle soup so I could still eat with the family.