No hangover. Definitely a good start to the New Year.
I know that yesterday I was supposed to be all introspective, being the last day of the old year, and today I’m supposed to be looking forward to the new year ahead – setting goals and making resolutions – but honestly, I’m just glad for the status quo. If, at the end of 2009, I’m still in the same place I was at the end of 2008, I’ll count myself lucky.
Life is always filled with surprises, and while I’ve never been a fan of surprises – they clash with my Type A personality – I’ve grown to roll with them. Because surprises usually turn out to be wonderful.
But the last three and a half years have been filled with setbacks.
Many successes too, of course. But the setbacks – some anticipated, some not at all – have been so numerous that they’ve taken center stage for me far too often. They’ve colored my view of living here in Colorado, my enjoyment of life outside our house and our family. They’ve made me yearn for my old life – not nostalgically, but bitterly.
I need to focus on the positive. Trite, but true.
My oldest child is halfway through first grade, getting smarter and funnier and more beautiful every day.
My younger daughter is nearly four, and I’m awed by the progress she’s made. She’s a different person.
My baby – the biggest and best surprise of them all – will turn one. I can’t imagine life without him.
Kyle and I are gainfully employed and happy in our work, which means we are happy and secure at home.
I’m not hoping for miracles (or winning Powerball tickets) in 2009, although I’d be pretty excited if I dropped a pants size or two. All I really want is to maintain the status quo.
We’ll see where we land on the first day of 2010.
January 1st, 2009 at 6:41 am
I need to focus on the positive too, definitely. Happy New Year!
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January 1st, 2009 at 7:38 am
Here’s to a wonderful 2009. I’m all for focusing on the good, although buying a few Powerball tickets never hurt anyone!
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January 1st, 2009 at 7:47 am
sounds good to me! Powerball….fantastic idea!
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January 1st, 2009 at 7:49 am
Happy New Year!
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January 1st, 2009 at 8:23 am
Here’s to maintenance
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January 1st, 2009 at 9:58 am
Happy New Year!
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January 1st, 2009 at 10:30 am
Happy New Year! My new year’s resolution is to delurk more often on those blogs I love and that make my days richer. Yours is definitely one of those. I wish you and your family much joy this year.
January 1st, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Surprises can definitely turn out great. And more of the same is good for me too.
May 2009 bring you much happiness.
January 1st, 2009 at 5:32 pm
Maintaining the status quo is a biggie. Hope you do. (Heck, I hope I do, too!)
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January 1st, 2009 at 7:13 pm
merry new year! good luck with the pants – if you find a good way to get there, let me know. i could stand to drop a few sizes myself…
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January 1st, 2009 at 9:31 pm
You know, every year end letter should be this concise, positive and inspiring. Happy 09 to your beautiful brood.
January 2nd, 2009 at 9:37 am
How wonderful to have such blessings and KNOW it! May it always be thus!
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January 2nd, 2009 at 3:10 pm
You know, if my only success this year was to drop a pant size or two I’d be tickled pink.
Steph
January 2nd, 2009 at 7:05 pm
You know, I don’t mean to sound all woo-woo but I am all about trying to celebrate and focus on the positive, especially what with all the crappy mojo out there. Cheers to you and your family in 2009. I hope we finally get to meet in person!
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January 2nd, 2009 at 9:10 pm
You two have been so amazing in the face of everything that’s happened. I’m hoping you get the status quo AND the pants size.
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