Here are the instructions:
1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. (It can be Meg, Ray or both). It doesn't matter if you knew me/us a little or a lot; anything you remember.
2. Next, re-post these instructioms on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's fun to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you.
6 comments:
Blast! Meg, just so you know, I had this whole long list of memories written, and then DOOFUS ME, I hit a wrong button and LOST it all, so bear with me as I try to remember everything I'd written. Maynard...
Anyway, I remember when we were kids (when I still lived in Duchesne), we were at your house one day, and you showed me the coolest toys you had. One of them was this hard-plastic, see-through doll thing. It's hard to describe, but I remember thinking it was a jewel, it was so cool.
I remember for the 1988 family reunion, you and I made up a song on the piano. I think we called it "Now and Then". You wisely decided we shouldn't debut it in front of the entire Poulson clan. Looking back, you were so right!
I remember when we'd go to Duchesne to visit, it was always you and me. We went everywhere together, whether it was riding bikes, going for walks, playing card games (Slap, Old Maid, and Go Fish anyone?) or Chinese Checkers, meeting Ave so the three of us could go play, or just talking.
I remember playing in the barn that cool board game that had like 6 different games built in. I don't know why we always played it in the barn, but we did. That game board is inextricably linked in my head with the barn, and I wish we could play it again.
I remember once, we were exploring on the Bench, and we came across the most beautiful rock. We called it the "rainbow rock", and you were generous enough to let me take it home. It's still in my parents' front garden.
I remember calling you and asking if you'd be able to come to my wedding, 'cause I wanted you to be there and I wanted you to play the piano, and you said you WOULD, and I was so honoured that you would come all the way from the little, teensy tiny land of ALASKA when I was getting married in Manti. I can't tell you how much it meant to me that you would come so far, just for me.
I remember calling you to tell you I was pregnant with Mitch, and you were so excited for me.
I remember when we were living in Ammon, after your jaunt and adventures in the Land Down Under, you came to visit, and you brought me a stuffed platypus that you'd gotten there! That was so sweet of you to think of me while you were having this grand adventure! You've been to the coolest places. It's appropriate that you decorate with globes!
I remember you calling me and I could tell, just from the sound of your voice, before you'd really even said anything yet, that there was something going on. I asked, "Are you calling to tell me you and Ray got engaged???" And you burst out, "YES!" and I proceeded to scream the ears of everyone in the vicinity 'cause I was so excited.
I remember going to Vernal for your wedding. You were so beautiful, and you and Ray were so happy together!
I remember just recently, the phone rang. The home phone. The one that never gets used 'cause no one calls us, and if I do answer, hoping it will be exciting, I just get let down 'cause it's a dumb telemarketer or wrong number. But not this time. I answered and it was YOU. You said you'd been thinking about me and so you called! And it was so wonderful! So fun and funny! And we talked waaaaay longer than we probably should have! (My house was in complete disarray afterward, was yours? But oh well! It was worth it!)
I love you, Meg! NOW do you understand why it's best when you post pictures of YOU too so I can get my fill of Meg??
I remember always being afraid to hug you because I knew a tickle match was coming. I'm still worried about that! :)
I remember being the only sibling you would let in the kitchen to help you cook. I also remember you letting me snitch bits of batter and dough.
I remember every once in a while you would let me play with that doll of yours that has the blanket attached to her, I don't remember her name.
Oh, and I fondly remember my first year of college when you were here in Logan with me. You would show up at my house with goodies, or Little Caesars pizza! Also, the Charlies shakes we enjoyed together. Then there was that amazing suprise birthday party you threw for me when I turned 19. you threw the best parties. I was finding ding dongs for weeks after that.
Then there were those times when we would experiment with various dishes together. Mmm, usually they were good.
I also remember when we had to play Sleigh Ride at Beth's reception and how we very carefully put garlands and such on the top of the piano so people wouldn't stand there and watch/intimidate us. Then how people, such as our dear cousins Mary and Kelly Ann, stood there anyway against all of our careful plotting.
I remember holding your babies the day they were born. They've had me wrapped around their fingers since that moment.
Oh, Meg I so look forward to moving in with you next year. I desperately hope nothing comes up to ruin our plans.
When we lived together in Logan, Holly and I quickly figured out that we could get out of any cooking we wanted by doing it 'wrong.' You'd come in to correct us and we'd just let you take over and go do something else until it was ready to eat.
When I saw your ultrasound I wasn't sure it was real. I carefully analyzed it, then waited in agony for it to be a good time to call and confirm (that was when we were in Korea --- I had to wait a while, if I remember correctly).
I remember you practicing the piano. It would drive me crazy, because I'd be waiting for my turn and you'd be sitting on the piano bench crying, because you 'couldn't' play a piece. After several minutes (or hours...) of crying you'd proceed to play the piece perfectly. Of course, I remember a couple of times removing you (probably not very gently) from the piano bench, so I could use the piano. I was a great big sister, wasn't I?
I remember telling all of my friends (and some of yours) to call you "Moo." And I know you hated it, even if you did handle it pretty well.
I remember you bringing Ray home on Labor day. He made a good impression right away with his excellent roofing skills. (On mom and dad, at least -- I've never really cared that much about a person's roofing skills, or lack thereof.)
I know this is completely disorganized, but that's really how my memory works, so I'll end with another childhood memory or two.
I remember wanting you to be twins (coincidental, isn't it). Even when Dad called Grandma from the hospital to tell her you were a girl, I was certain they were holding out on the big surprise. I absolutely expected them to walk up to the house with two babies. I still remember the disappointment I felt when I saw that you really were alone. (I've gotten over it finally, just so you know.)
I also remember rearranging our room (often), just to bug you. I had enough size and strength advantage that I could move all of the furniture and you couldn't put it back, though I remember you trying. (I was still holding a grudge, you see, otherwise I would have been only loving and kind, as I was to all of my other siblings...)
Jenn, your post cracked me up!
I remmeber when you would come to piano lessons (Lil would usually get to come play). When you were gone and the others didn't take I was sorely disappointed (because Lil didn't come over nearly so often). :)
I do remember that time you came to babysit. You were the best baby sitter ever because you had games and all kinds of fun things. It was great.
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