This is how I've spent the past four days - in silence. On Sunday, after a cold, too little sleep and too many dehydrating beverages (!), I lost my voice. And I still haven't found it. It's very very odd.
I cannot teach. I cannot sing. I need to avoid people to avoid the temptation to talk. This is hard for the extrovert.
I spend a lot of time clapping and miming. And my mom (when she wasn't busy playing with spoons) just made me a personalized set of cue cards:
She also facilitated the making of this: (NB: next year, four houses, not one. Too much arguing, artistic difference and nose picking while attempting this somewhat painful yuletide project)
And tomorrow I will host 25 people here for Christmas dinner. I don't think the cue cards will help. Wish me luck.
Good thing you've got your mom there, Marnie! I'm sorry to hear you're still silent. Hope tomorrow goes well.
ReplyDeleteFavourite cue card: "Is everyone buckled in?"
Thanks, Carrie. I sure have become a good listener theses days. And my affliction has prompted my kids to play miming games. It's like charades all day long! I am very grateful for the presence of my able-voiced parents!
ReplyDeletehope your voice is now back, marnie! how frustrating! although the cards are super cute! glad you had some help on hand!
ReplyDeleteg'bread houses: yup i took two houses to decorate with the two nieces - i highly recommend a house per child!
happy holidays!