The Best of 2012
“ A Series of Interviews and Interpretations”
Me: “Honey, I’m writing our Christmas letter. What was your favorite part of 2012?”
Dave: “Ummmm. I’ll give you one guess.”
My Interpretation: “Peach, you know my favorite part of every year is being married to you. And after 16 years, I’m still head over heels for you. You’re an amazing wife and mom, and I’m the luckiest guy in the world.”
Me: “Cole, Christmas letter. What were your highlights of 2012?”
Cole: “Mom, ugh! Seriously? That’s so lame.”
Mom’s Interpretation: “Jolly good, Mom. Highlights of 2012 were getting my driver’s permit in July and torturing you with my mad driving skills. Oh, and having a girlfriend and being MVP on my JV water polo team.Thanks for writing the Christmas Letter again this year, Mom. You’re the best.”
Me: “Em, tell me your favorite thing from 2012 for the Christmas Letter.”
Em: “Coming home from our sailing trip and going back to school and seeing my friends. And put something in there about water polo.”
Mom’s Interpretation: “Wow. Our 5 month sailing trip aboard ‘Balance’ was such an enriching experience, Mom. It was a real highlight of my year. I really grew as a person and learned a lot. You and Dad are amazing (although a little crazy) to take us on such fun adventures. I was glad to come home to the 7th grade and see my pals. And I’m pretty proud of my stellar backhand shot in water polo. I love you, Mom.”
Me: “Evie, girl. Tell me the best part of 2012.”
Evie: “Black Friday.”
Mom’s Interpretation: “Well, I’m really excited to be turning double digits soon, Mom, and I’m feeling entirely grown up now that I’m almost 10. And I can’t wait to get my ears pierced because you and Daddy promised I could get my ears pierced when I’m 10. And I’ll be 10 on Christmas Eve, Mom. Don’t forget. And I love it when you let me wear make-up on the weekends sometimes, Mom. And I love spending special time with you, Mom. Like when we went shopping together on Black Friday. You’re my favorite person to hang out with, Mom. You’re my BFF!”
Me: “Soleil Mia, tell Mama your best, favorite thing from this year.”
Soleil: “I don’t know. Going to Evie’s birthday party?”
Eve (from the kitchen): “You better not put that in the letter, Mom!”
Me: “Shoosh. It’s not your turn. Go ahead Soli.”
Soleil: “Mom, that’s all. I’m playing Webkinz right now.”
Mom’s Interpretation: “Gee, Mom. Let me think. Well, you know I’m a pretty easy going kid being the youngest of four and all. I pretty much have fun tagging along after all the Sibs. And I do enjoy the first grade so. Especially when you make me sit still and practice my sight words. It’s fantastic. So fun. I love it. And you know I love to carry around our new black kitty and not set her down for an hour straight sometimes until she finally scratches me because she has to go potty. That’s fun. But that’s all I can think of right now, Mom, because I’m working on my computer literacy. Thanks for asking! You’re the best mom in the whole world!”
I hope your silver lining is as shiny as ours. (It’s all a matter of interpretation.)
Happy Holidays,
The Stewarts
Dave & Heather
Cole (16 in January), Emerson (12 1/2), Eve (almost 10), & Soleil (6 1/2)
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