Yesterday was a good day. The weather was nice. I felt peaceful. And we got TWO packages in the mail ("Feast or famine" strikes again!), one from my sister-in-law Hannah and one from my mom and my pseudo-mom Kathy. I wanted to wait until Nathan got home so we could open them together and document the process with the camera.
In the evening, Nathan stayed late at the library and I had book club at 7:30, so I figured we could open the packages afterwards. I got home around 9:45 and the first thing Nathan said was, "I remembered that you had book club. Are you proud of me?"
"Yeah, actually I am!" I said. Since morning, he asked me "What do have we going on tonight?" about five times, when I told him about me being out for book club. I voluntarily told him about it the day before too, just to get things started, but sometimes his memory still fails him.
"I remembered after I walked in the door and then whistled for you and then called your name and then looked for your lifeless body and then called you twice in a panic when I couldn't find you."
I chuckled... And then I saw that he had already opened his package from Hannah. So much for my plan!
Look at these goodies! I can't wait to catch up on some American movies! The Social Network is first on my list. I'm actually kind of hoping it will rain today so I won't feel guilty for watching it while the sun is shining. Thanks Hannah!
Nathan left the house early this morning, so he said it was okay for me to open the box myself today. I love my mom's handwriting. It's just unmistakable.
I literally let out a gasp when I took this out of the tissue paper. What a gem! I love it!
And a red cardigan made out of sweatshirt material. I die!
I love the ruffles.
I started feeling really nostalgic for my college town, Upland, Indiana, when I opened these:
1) a local newspaper with two articles that made me smile (My former boss in the admissions office is now the Director of Admissions [GO AMY!] and the house where a bunch of guy friends lived - once called "The Church" because it used to be one - is now a home for girls coming out of foster care.)
2) a menu from Ivanhoe's, a famous restaurant that serves amazing food in addition to 100 different sundaes and 100 different milkshakes
3) a t-shirt from Ivanhoe's. I can always use more work-out clothes!
4) a big plastic cup from Ivanhoe's with a built in straw and lid. I got all choked up when I unwrapped it. God is so good!
Tears sprang to my eyes! I've been struggling to drink enough water lately. My mom gave me a similar cup last summer, but like the iPod and the Nalgene bottle, Nathan has taken it over. I didn't want to demand it back, so I figured I'd just get another one at Christmas when we visit America. However, I didn't have to wait! This one is ALL MINE! I know it sounds totally stupid, but I loved the reminder that the Lord cares about the littlest things.
Check out the Ivanhoe's sundaes and shakes menu! You can click on the picture to magnify it.
Moving on! Look at these beautiful school supplies! I can't wait to use them: (from left to right) nice pencils with a pencil sharpener, file holders, a journal, and note cards with lined envelopes.
Thank you so much Mom and Kathy! You made my August!
4 comments:
!) I agree with you about your Mom's handwriting. It is unique and sort of simple elegant. Every once in awhile I will mistakenly do an "f" the same way she does just because I'm sloppy and it goes below the line and it'll make me think of your mom.
2) That Ivanhoes sounds like my kind of place. Wish they had one or something like that here. Please don't tell me it's better than Dewar's.
Where oh where is that red cardigan from? I LOVE it!! Can I have one too? I'm serious.
Also, I love the dress. But I'm not into dresses so you can keep that all to yourself.
Hope the running is going well! You'll have to write more about your routes you take. Do you have a route? Do you run on the road?
Well your posting about our package met all my expectations (and Kathy too, I am sure) That was our ultimate goal you know to make the blog. We had so much FUN putting the package together : ) That dress had your name all over it. I pictured you wearing it to your first day of teaching. I bought it at a boutique store in INDI.The red sweater was an after thought because I got it half price. : )
So glad you loved ALL the Taylor gifts as well.... I love that place. hint hint : )
I love you with all my heart!!!
Mumers
Good morning Nicole,
I agree with your Mom...that dress and sweater look like something that you would have picked out. I look forward to seeing a post with a picture of you wearing them!:) I have been praying for your teaching position and I know we will all enjoy you sharing your experiences...are you taking notes for that possible book someday?!
Much love to you and Nathan.
A.D.
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