Too Much

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?

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24 Comments

  1. heather of the EO

    Ugh, yes too much. I’m sorry. I’m so glad to hear everyone is okay, but so scary. I’m sorry.

    Posted August 18, 2008 at 10:58 pm | Permalink
  2. Erin

    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!

    Posted August 18, 2008 at 11:25 pm | Permalink
  3. Annette Lyon

    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!

    Posted August 18, 2008 at 11:39 pm | Permalink
  4. Melissa

    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.

    Posted August 18, 2008 at 11:41 pm | Permalink
  5. Maddy

    Nothing like a narrow escape to help me re-assess.
    best wishes [and many happy returns of the day for tomorrow]
    Cheers

    Posted August 18, 2008 at 11:42 pm | Permalink
  6. Lisa Milton

    So glad everyone was ok. So glad.

    Posted August 18, 2008 at 11:48 pm | Permalink
  7. Kate

    Yikes! I’m glad everyone’s okay . . . but whoa . . .
    *HUGS* to you and everyone . . . love you guys!

    Posted August 18, 2008 at 11:53 pm | Permalink
  8. holly

    i have no words. i just am really glad everything is okay. huge hugs and love.

    Posted August 19, 2008 at 12:05 am | Permalink
  9. Bee Repartee

    I’m so glad everyone is okay.

    I hope you have a relaxing, wonderful, thrilling, special birthday! xoxo

    Posted August 19, 2008 at 12:42 am | Permalink
  10. Abra

    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

    Posted August 19, 2008 at 1:05 am | Permalink
  11. Beth

    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.

    Posted August 19, 2008 at 1:51 am | Permalink
  12. Deconstructing Jen

    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!

    Posted August 19, 2008 at 3:15 am | Permalink
  13. Summer

    Oh my gosh! I’m so glad everyone is ok.

    Posted August 19, 2008 at 3:20 am | Permalink
  14. loveyh

    Oh, no! We’re sending some good birthday vibes to you all…and hoping that the stress will subside soon. Smooches! :*)

    Posted August 19, 2008 at 4:32 am | Permalink
  15. Corey~living and loving

    oh my heavens….i am so relieved to read that they are fine. Something to be so grateful for. WOW! hugs mama!

    Posted August 19, 2008 at 4:42 am | Permalink
  16. Brillig

    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…

    Posted August 19, 2008 at 6:04 am | Permalink
  17. Sandra

    Glad everyone is ok. Have a great day and rest today, it’s your birthday!

    Posted August 19, 2008 at 12:41 pm | Permalink
  18. Abra

    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

    Posted August 19, 2008 at 1:45 pm | Permalink
  19. aubrey

    oh my goodness, kimberly! i am glad everyone is okay. what a scary thing!

    Posted August 19, 2008 at 3:09 pm | Permalink
  20. Nic

    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.

    Posted August 19, 2008 at 5:13 pm | Permalink
  21. An Ordinary Mom

    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!

    Posted August 19, 2008 at 6:05 pm | Permalink
  22. KieraAnne

    Happy Birthday! I hope the next one isn’t so scary! :)

    Posted August 19, 2008 at 6:45 pm | Permalink
  23. Jo Beaufoix

    Oh babe, what a scary thing fir them all. Hope they’re all ok. Love you.

    Posted August 19, 2008 at 9:37 pm | Permalink
  24. Jaina

    ::hugs:: that’s so scary. I’m glad to hear that everyone is okay.

    Posted August 21, 2008 at 8:16 pm | Permalink

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