a few days later, i peek unnoticed into tally's room during her quiet time. her dollies sit on their pint-sized furniture in various positions of slump as tally hosts an elaborate tea party. she addresses each doll by name: gracie, lotti, evy, madelief, annabel, anastasia - a gathering of her friends from the states, the netherlands and the uk. i smile even as the tears well up; these names and the memories associated with them are the important bits of living here-and-there, reminding me that all we've seen or eaten or spoken or experienced becomes relevant only when shared with the people we enjoy and love. we miss everyone.
a few days later, i peek unnoticed into tally's room during her quiet time. her dollies sit on their pint-sized furniture in various positions of slump as tally hosts an elaborate tea party. she addresses each doll by name: gracie, lotti, evy, madelief, annabel, anastasia - a gathering of her friends from the states, the netherlands and the uk. i smile even as the tears well up; these names and the memories associated with them are the important bits of living here-and-there, reminding me that all we've seen or eaten or spoken or experienced becomes relevant only when shared with the people we enjoy and love. we miss everyone.
1 comment:
jenesse, she is soo adorable. truly a little dutch girl! i could just squeeze the stuffins out of her!
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