Too Much
by Kym on August 18, 2008
There is far, far too much that I’m attempting to process right now. I can’t put it properly into words yet. So I’m not going to. Short sum up though? Our babysitter and kids got into a car accident yesterday afternoon as we were on our way home. Everyone is okay. Miraculously so. I may find words to express my gratitude and relief some day, but today is not that day.
I want to express my wonder at all the responses to my last post. I want to write about meeting my lovely friend Erin for the first time, and reconnecting with my sweetheart during our trip. I want to talk about my new book idea that was spawned as I bent to pick up a small sparkly piece of quartz half lodged in the sandy lakeshore. I want to express my love of flying, the joy of that swooping feeling in my tummy and the view. Oh the view.
Not today though.
Who knew that on the eve of my 30th birthday I would be so very, very tired?
24 comments
Ugh, yes too much. I’m sorry. I’m so glad to hear everyone is okay, but so scary. I’m sorry.
by heather of the EO on August 18, 2008 at 10:58 pm. #
Oh, honey! That is so good that everyone is okay!!! I’m sorry that it happened and that you couldn’t come off your lovely weekend on a better note : ( It was blissful to meet you!
by Erin on August 18, 2008 at 11:25 pm. #
Oh, goodness. Even if the outcome is far better than it *could* have been, an accident is jarring and scary. Take a breath, and when you’re ready, tell us all the great things you had planned to.
In the meantime, get some rest–and hug those kiddies!
by Annette Lyon on August 18, 2008 at 11:39 pm. #
Yikes! I am so glad to hear that everyone is okay!! Wow… so much to be thankful for. Curl up with your girls, watch a movie, rest.
by Melissa on August 18, 2008 at 11:41 pm. #
Nothing like a narrow escape to help me re-assess.
best wishes [and many happy returns of the day for tomorrow]
Cheers
by Maddy on August 18, 2008 at 11:42 pm. #
So glad everyone was ok. So glad.
by Lisa Milton on August 18, 2008 at 11:48 pm. #
Yikes! I’m glad everyone’s okay . . . but whoa . . .
*HUGS* to you and everyone . . . love you guys!
by Kate on August 18, 2008 at 11:53 pm. #
i have no words. i just am really glad everything is okay. huge hugs and love.
by holly on August 19, 2008 at 12:05 am. #
I’m so glad everyone is okay.
I hope you have a relaxing, wonderful, thrilling, special birthday! xoxo
by Bee Repartee on August 19, 2008 at 12:42 am. #
Oh Kim! So glad that no one was hurt! You’ll have to tell us all about your wonderful holiday – when you’re not so tired… I find that those weekend excursions are just as tiresome as two week holiday! Once again, glad you are safe and the chitlins as well :)
Love, A
by Abra on August 19, 2008 at 1:05 am. #
Oh my gosh, that is so very frightening. So glad everyone’s okay, but gosh, I’m sure coming back to THAT kind of stress almost negates a vacation.
*hugs* and happy birthday tomorrow.
by Beth on August 19, 2008 at 1:51 am. #
Oh man, that is so scary. I’m glad to hear everyone is okay but I’ll still be thinking about you. That’s just so stressful.
Happy Birthday early!
by Deconstructing Jen on August 19, 2008 at 3:15 am. #
Oh my gosh! I’m so glad everyone is ok.
by Summer on August 19, 2008 at 3:20 am. #
Oh, no! We’re sending some good birthday vibes to you all…and hoping that the stress will subside soon. Smooches! :*)
by loveyh on August 19, 2008 at 4:32 am. #
oh my heavens….i am so relieved to read that they are fine. Something to be so grateful for. WOW! hugs mama!
by Corey~living and loving on August 19, 2008 at 4:42 am. #
Ha! You think you’re exhausted BEFORE you turn thirty? Just wait until you ARE thirty. Yikes! Then you won’t be able to even bend over to pick up the quartz anymore, honey! :-D (I say this, of course, as a seasoned 30-year-old myself).
Okay, in seriousness, though, I’m so glad everything’s okay with the girls. YIKES! Take a nap. We’ll be here tomorrow…
by Brillig on August 19, 2008 at 6:04 am. #
Glad everyone is ok. Have a great day and rest today, it’s your birthday!
by Sandra on August 19, 2008 at 12:41 pm. #
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KIM!
“You’ve had a birthday shout hooray! We’re going to sing to you today!
One Year older and wiser too…
Happy Birthday to you!”
Just imagine me singing right now – on second thought, imagine a sing-a-gram at your door! Love you long time.
Abra
by Abra on August 19, 2008 at 1:45 pm. #
oh my goodness, kimberly! i am glad everyone is okay. what a scary thing!
by aubrey on August 19, 2008 at 3:09 pm. #
i’m so, so glad your girls (and the sitter!) are unharmed.
(i’m ashamed to say that it’s so easy for me to lose sight of what really matters in the daily ennui, but all it takes is a second or two of near disaster to yank startling clarity into my perspective.)
happy birthday, sweetie. rest your heart and your body both today.
by Nic on August 19, 2008 at 5:13 pm. #
A car accident involving my kids is one of my worst nightmares! I am so glad everyone is OK.
Lots of hugs to you and Happy 30th Birthday!
by An Ordinary Mom on August 19, 2008 at 6:05 pm. #
Happy Birthday! I hope the next one isn’t so scary! :)
by KieraAnne on August 19, 2008 at 6:45 pm. #
Oh babe, what a scary thing fir them all. Hope they’re all ok. Love you.
by Jo Beaufoix on August 19, 2008 at 9:37 pm. #
::hugs:: that’s so scary. I’m glad to hear that everyone is okay.
by Jaina on August 21, 2008 at 8:16 pm. #