Saturday, December 22, 2007

Favorite Holiday Memory

Sunday Scribblings for December 23, 2007

Two years ago, my grandaughter was born just before Christmas. Here's a cinquain about that holiday.

Others
open presents.
I sit with the weight of
my first grandchild on my lap,
smiling.
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18 comments:

  1. lissaDecember 22, 2007 at 7:33 PM

    How sweet! What a lovely way of presenting this memory!

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  2. sandierpasturesDecember 22, 2007 at 11:57 PM

    My daughter was born a day before Christmas too and I spent my Christmas in the hospital, breastfeeding her.

    My sunday scribbling is here: http://theparentingdiaries.com/sunday-scribblings/1996-holiday-memories.html

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  3. awarenessDecember 23, 2007 at 6:39 AM

    What a gift you received. Merry Christmas.

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  4. a mouthy irish woman? ridiculous!December 23, 2007 at 11:50 AM

    beautiful. this brought tears to my eyes. i can feel the weight in my lap. thank you for sharing.

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  5. Granny SmithDecember 23, 2007 at 12:33 PM

    Beautiful sentiment and skillful use of cinquain to present it!

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  6. AnonymousDecember 23, 2007 at 1:08 PM

    The best gift I can imagine.... more love to share!

    Dee
    http://pavinganewroad.wordpress.com/

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  7. ForgetfuloneDecember 23, 2007 at 1:38 PM

    You captured the moment wonderfully!

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  8. JoDecember 23, 2007 at 1:48 PM

    Lovely!

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  9. ChelleDecember 23, 2007 at 2:25 PM

    What a lovely memory. Hope you get to spend time with her this year.

    Thanks for stopping by.

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  10. AnonymousDecember 23, 2007 at 3:15 PM

    The best memory anyone could have -thanks for sharing!

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  11. AnonymousDecember 23, 2007 at 5:55 PM

    simple, sweet and beautiful :)

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  12. BeccaDecember 23, 2007 at 6:43 PM

    What better memory could there be!

    Enjoy her this Christmas :)

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  13. paisleyDecember 23, 2007 at 7:44 PM

    well that had to be the best christmas present ever!!!!

    merry christmas....

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  14. susanDecember 23, 2007 at 9:36 PM

    Thanks for reminding me of new life.

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  15. AnonymousDecember 24, 2007 at 11:47 AM

    Beautiful! Great imagery.

    Merry Christmas!

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  16. AnonymousDecember 24, 2007 at 3:49 PM

    Lovely memory! Hope this Christmas is a good one too!

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  17. DJPareDecember 27, 2007 at 10:35 AM

    Nuff said...

    Nice, short & sweet, and conveys all that it needs to! :)

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  18. Tumblewords:December 28, 2007 at 6:02 PM

    Love the way you told this wonderful experience!

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