Sunday, May 15, 2011

What a weekend...(and Succinctly Yours)

The weekend is gone and I sit here amazed. All week we were getting ready for my son's first communion, then Friday came and with it guests, then there were room arrangements, beds to be made, and meal planning… Then Saturday we all headed to church for the ceremony and then back home for a luncheon and dinner, and by Sunday morning everyone cleared out and we were all left exhausted.

My daughter bunked with me because I thought we had similar sleeping patterns-let's just say that there's usually not a lot of movement from either of us and we don’t snore (as far as I can tell.) Well, I don’t know what got into my daughter, but every time she turned my way her legs and arms were flailing about, and I got kicked and smacked in the head several times! I spent the whole night fighting her off but gave up around 3 am, and both Saturday and Sunday morning I woke up with a leg on my back, so I AM TIRED!

I can finally relax with the Sunday night meme Succinctly Yours, another writing meme that piggy backs on the idea of Susan of the Stony River Blog. Grandma Goulash posts a picture and you are to write a 140 character or word story about it. You can also use the word of the day in your post if you wish. This week's word is tempt. What a hard picture this week! Here it is and my story:




Jim could see the world through the lens of his camera but he was blind to the problems in his life with Mary-until it was too late. (And a meager 132 characters!)

I'm curious about how everyone else saw this photo because it took me a while to compose tonight's story. See you soon!
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18 comments:

  1. SoniaMay 15, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    I saw someone who was obsessed with taking pictures.

    You did too. LOL

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  2. PoochMay 15, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    Oh, I just went with my usual silliness.

    :)

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  3. AnyesMay 16, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    So I guess he did not SEE it coming ;-)

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  4. anthonynorthMay 16, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    Definitely letting the relationship slip, there.

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  5. Lisa Ricard ClaroMay 16, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    Glad the ceremony went well. Tell your son congratulations!

    Nice microfiction; poignant. I feel sorry for him. Well done in just 132 characters. I can rarely come in under the 140 mark. LOL

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  6. jabblogMay 16, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Oh dear, relationship problems . . . could blogging have the same effect??
    Hope you get a decent night's sleep from now on!

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  7. Kay L. DaviesMay 16, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Very good, Susan. Another one of those "can't see the forest for the trees" kinda guys!
    And so succinct you didn't even need 140 characters!
    — K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  8. SharkbytesMay 16, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    A lot of us saw a defining space between the two people. Most interesting.

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  9. JimMay 16, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Hey Susan! :) ~~ I hope you didn't find a black eye or bruises in the morning from all that flailing by your daughter.

    That happens a lot with bloggers. Their mates become jealous of all the time spent with blogging friends and they identify picture taking as a part of it. Good thoughts you had.
    ..
    Were you tempted to finish my story by suggesting what the temptation might have been?
    ..

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  10. Grandma's GoulashMay 16, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    "until it was too late"

    I hope that just means an end to the relationships, not a watery demise. LOL

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  11. MollyMay 16, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    I had to share a bed with BOTH my kids when I went to visit my sister a few weeks ago. It was a King sized bed, but they way they were glued to me, you'd think it was a twin. : )

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  12. Lynette KillamMay 16, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    I had a similar take to yours, Susan! As my mother always said about my dad..."He can't see for looking!"

    Well done...:)

    Lynette

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  13. UnknownMay 16, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Maybe I am more positive and open about a camera bug as I am one. :-) Good take.

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  14. PatMay 16, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Jim does seem to be ignoring Mary! I hope she speaks up about his obsessiveness.

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  15. MIGMay 17, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    You sound like you need some definite rest. It's not easy sleeping next a child. My nieces have always been the same way when they sleep. I'm sure it's especially exhausting when you've had so much to do. I hope you're able to catch up on some much needed sleep soon! :)

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  16. septembermomMay 18, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Happy to hear that the Communion went well!! I think you found a good story out of that picture. Well done Susan!!

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  17. Michael G-GMay 18, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    What a busy, sleepless weekend! Congrats to your son (and to all of you).

    I enjoyed your MM too--glad you are still doing it. I don't seem to find the time, what with the second blog and all, but it is nice to see some well-remembered faces!

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  18. Ms. GMay 19, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    I hope you got some rest!

    Mem and their hobbies! I bet their grass isn't cut either ; )I think you did a good job reading the possibilities.

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