tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239796424430952907.post1214107417064982210..comments2023-09-20T00:13:37.931-04:00Comments on One Good Thing: Mustering ExcitementMandy Hitchcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14365577216317740232noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239796424430952907.post-76215999372836978662010-11-14T10:56:20.116-05:002010-11-14T10:56:20.116-05:00Mandy,
I think doing something completely differe...Mandy,<br /><br />I think doing something completely different is a brilliant idea for the holidays. It is however, very sad that you are in fact having to do this. My hope for you is that next year, you will be able to resume your place in the gift giving circle of your family, remembering sweet thoughts of Hudson and holding your new precious child, anxiously awaiting the turn to help little penguin to open his or her next gift. Many sweet thoughts and lots of love to you--<br /><br />kirsten2lilbirdsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239796424430952907.post-66057250171396812292010-11-13T22:23:36.480-05:002010-11-13T22:23:36.480-05:00Mandy: I think that Paris is a wonderful idea.......Mandy: I think that Paris is a wonderful idea.....Joyeux Noel. And, penguins are just great. One foot in front of the other, one step at a time. MariannAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239796424430952907.post-72229331383275448382010-11-13T17:50:12.219-05:002010-11-13T17:50:12.219-05:00Growing up, my family had the same tradition openi...Growing up, my family had the same tradition opening presents. I can see how hard this would be for you. I think Paris is a wonderful idea. <br /><br />I also love the choice of Penguin for the new baby. One of my favorite Sandra Boynton books is "Your Personal Penguin"KMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15931511743814732329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239796424430952907.post-38260734724691745142010-11-13T12:33:44.727-05:002010-11-13T12:33:44.727-05:00Fake it 'til you make it, mama!! Action has a...Fake it 'til you make it, mama!! Action has a much greater impact on our thoughts than we sometimes even realize...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239796424430952907.post-73675588441732238422010-11-13T11:20:34.735-05:002010-11-13T11:20:34.735-05:00Forgot to sign my comment! This is Olivia :)Forgot to sign my comment! This is Olivia :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239796424430952907.post-80192982796705809852010-11-13T11:20:09.064-05:002010-11-13T11:20:09.064-05:00Adorable, Mandy! I can't wait to meet the lit...Adorable, Mandy! I can't wait to meet the little penguin [wait...guess I need to meet you first! :)]. Your joy and happiness is only going to continue to grow with the penguino.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239796424430952907.post-27067644612908773532010-11-13T10:20:03.605-05:002010-11-13T10:20:03.605-05:00I hope that the excitement of your growing belly a...I hope that the excitement of your growing belly and the magic of Paris heal you a little bit more. <br />Have you been to Paris before? I will never forget my time there--if you haven't been, my favorite thing of all was stumbling upon Sainte Chappelle. Don't look at any pictures beforehand-- entering the upper chapel without knowing what you are in for is a transformative experience.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01171863825834003035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239796424430952907.post-46979686160167955122010-11-13T02:11:41.570-05:002010-11-13T02:11:41.570-05:00I was just in Paris, my very favorite city in the ...I was just in Paris, my very favorite city in the world. Like you, I'm not particularly religious but I lit a candle for Hudson, you, and Ed at the Sacre Coeur- it just seemed right that Hudson be remembered from so far away because her life had such an impact on those near and far. I hope your time in Paris is a needed respite from the constant reminders of the holidays at home. We will be thinking of you all.Kate C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239796424430952907.post-56007719130616942702010-11-12T22:03:25.621-05:002010-11-12T22:03:25.621-05:00Love penguins, love your Little Penguin, love you....Love penguins, love your Little Penguin, love you.<br /><br />Kelley BAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239796424430952907.post-30610589028506157702010-11-12T21:58:33.843-05:002010-11-12T21:58:33.843-05:00Mandy, I'm so happy for you and Ed going to Pa...Mandy, I'm so happy for you and Ed going to Paris and Little Penguin (though Amazon's penguin is HUGE!)getting his/her prenatal name. You are doing so well. I like the baby countdown too. Hudson's little sibling is a lucky person!<br /><br />RebeccaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239796424430952907.post-65007741411749048352010-11-12T21:53:25.360-05:002010-11-12T21:53:25.360-05:00Muster away. We're here to muster with you. ...Muster away. We're here to muster with you. Sweet little Penguin. What a good choice. And Paris is my favorite city in the world. Lots of hugs,<br />ClaireAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239796424430952907.post-66713842949550851732010-11-12T19:03:59.851-05:002010-11-12T19:03:59.851-05:00good girl.good girl.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239796424430952907.post-75074271614274875972010-11-12T18:59:20.626-05:002010-11-12T18:59:20.626-05:00And don't forget, penguins mate for life. Thr...And don't forget, penguins mate for life. Through everything, they stick it out and co-parent together and function as a unit. Just like you and Ed. Good choice. I adore penguins. See, e.g., my entire facebook album devoted to the precious penguins indigenous to South Africa. <br /><br />Paris sounds like a good choice, too. I know you wish it were otherwise. I hope the magic of the city envelopes you and Ed like no other. Just keep faking it until you make it. Sometimes that's all we can do. <br /><br />Love to you and EdCuentistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08720069685102726977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239796424430952907.post-71428652133935870412010-11-12T18:35:50.297-05:002010-11-12T18:35:50.297-05:00Just feel what you need to feel. Be in the moment....Just feel what you need to feel. Be in the moment. Don't worry about what is "supposed" to be...nothing really is. Hugs and penguin waddles from Capitol Hill! (H. is wearing penguin socks at this very moment! We love penguins too!)Robertahttp://thekiddiecocktail.typepad.com/the-kiddie-cocktail/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239796424430952907.post-16762897156969379872010-11-12T17:41:26.248-05:002010-11-12T17:41:26.248-05:00Hey man, it's OK to muster. It's OK to not...Hey man, it's OK to muster. It's OK to not even be excited. You are not required to feel any certain way, though I do hope you will be able to feel joy soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com