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Tuesday
Jan012008
Sitting in a parking lot...
January 1, 2008
In Ontario
close to Toronto
we are visiting the family on my side.
Snow everywhere, piles of it just waiting
but we have no snowsuits
because we live in California.
I remember snow, I remember freezing
I remember mascara running off of my thawed eyelashes
on the bus, the fourteen year old embarrassment.
I am nauseous and pregnant now
but I remember my thin gawky body covered in overcoats that were too big
as I sit in this parking lot,
covered in snow
hijacking wireless
on a New Year's Day
that somehow snuck up on me
like this pregnancy, like being an adult,
like my children growing up away from the snow.
close to Toronto
we are visiting the family on my side.
Snow everywhere, piles of it just waiting
but we have no snowsuits
because we live in California.
I remember snow, I remember freezing
I remember mascara running off of my thawed eyelashes
on the bus, the fourteen year old embarrassment.
I am nauseous and pregnant now
but I remember my thin gawky body covered in overcoats that were too big
as I sit in this parking lot,
covered in snow
hijacking wireless
on a New Year's Day
that somehow snuck up on me
like this pregnancy, like being an adult,
like my children growing up away from the snow.
Reader Comments (7)
I feel sad that my kids are growing up away from the snow too, like they're missing out on integral part of childhood. I hope they'll survive... somehow. And I'm sorry about the nausea, but glad too, if you know what I mean!
Um, east or west or north of Toronto? ;)
Wow, i wish i could come visit you, i[m in snowy ottawa, it would be so fun to go sledding with your kids, snow suits are easy to find at value village...
All the best in the new year, the morning sickness is sure a delight i am sure...
Be well, hope you have a nice visit, and hey, your family sure gets around, what good air miles!
Hi Rae, I've been lurking, but I'm now turning up to say congratulations on your pregnancy. I'm thrilled for you and your family.
So true. How did all of these things sneak up behind us. I still have to stop and be amazed that I'm a "grown up." Being married sounds hard although I don't think about it when it's Mr. Husband. Having kids seems like a lot of work but then I remember that I already have three children and can't wait to have more. It's strange how time does that.
cold eh? not as bad as edmonton, but definitely more snow. how are you staying warm? glad you got to see all you relatives though. hope you got some pics.
Hi there,
I may have commented one time here before, or maybe not, I can't remember... Anyway, just wanted to drop a little comment to say- congratulations on your pregnancy, may it be a happy and healthy! (and may that morning sickness subside quickly!) I also wanted to say that I really enjoy your writing and perspectives on life.(and photos too!)
-K
ps. I am from SK and currently am living somewhere non-snowy, that snuck up on me too.( Although the weather isn't as nice as California's is that's for sure.)