It's the longest night of the year

I love the Winter Solstice. Most people think of it as the shortest day of the year but I prefer to think of it as the Longest Night. Somehow, it just sounds more positive, kwim?

For a long time now the mister and I have claimed this as our holiday. We try to celebrate it together and not let family and other craziness get in the way. Neither of us are religious and this holiday speaks to the pagans and druids in us (or at least my ancestors). We light candles and our Swedish stars that serve as the only decoration for our house. Hey, at least it looks sophisticated.

Today was a crazy day for both of us: a morning filled with errands, trips to the grocery store and post office, and an afternoon filled with work (for him) and a long appointment at the beauty salon (for me) followed by coffee with one friend and dinner with another.

But then I came home and we caught up. We drank mulled wine and ate cookies (thanks to emily and akeeyu) and shared our holiday. We're both stressed out beyond belief. He's not functioning well at all and I'm more than a little worried. I hope we can just survive until we get on the plane for the first part of our trip.

For a few hours tonight we were able to leave the stress behind and just emjoy each other. In the hurriedness of our day it was really nice to have some quiet time, amidst the twinkling lights.

Comments

[Bonnie]

Those quiet moments together are so important, especially in the midst of all this infertility craziness. I'm so glad you were able to take some time out.

[T]

I love solstice too - so different from Christmas, much more peaceful to me. So what kind of cookies?

[elana]

that sounds so lovely. when is your official trip date?

[Emily]

You guys take good care of yourself. Glad you liked the cookies.