Drawing to a close

As the year draws to a close I am compelled to review the preceding months and beyond. This year has been a turbulent year of change to say the least which has inspired a great deal of reflection. Much of this year I am still in the process of digesting and will continue to ponder the events of the last several months until I can make some kind of coherent sense out of it. I've found that on many occasions in my life it is not until the dust has settled, emotions have calmed and I have gained some distance from a situation that I am able to gain clarity or insight.

The new year always starts with a birthday for me. I will be 34. I will be 34 living with my children and husband in his parents home piecing together the remnants of a life I so effortlessly left behind only 4 months ago. Trying to repair a business I spent 15 years building, awaiting my home that is currently occupied by others. It is awe inspiring what change can take place in such a relatively short period of time. While all this may sound depressing, it is actually proving to be an amazing opportunity for growth, learning and bonding. A few things that have never come to me with ease.

With the new year I hope to form a few new habits and fine tune a few old ones. I've wanted for quite sometime to volunteer but always felt like I didn't have the time to. In 2010 I have decided to re prioritize my schedule to include doing things that I previously thought I didn't have time for. I plan on being more organized, spending more time outside and with my family. I am looking forward to riding my bicycle more and teaching Kevin to drive.

Eric and I plan on building a play set for the girls and most importantly I intend on spending more time listening to and enjoying my beautiful children.

A few of those resolutions I decided to get a jump start on............

So far we've roasted marshmallows in the fireplace

Enjoyed a cozy Christmas with family

Went ice skating at the outdoor rink.....

And spent lots of time playing in the snow.

This week my dad and sister will be in town visiting. We have plans to go tubing at the ballpark. I'm sure we'll also do some swimming at his hotel too. Yeah for indoor pools. I'll be working some. The kids start back to school this week and the early mornings begin again!

I'm looking forward to seeing how 2010 unfolds. I'm excited, renewed and full of life. Goodbye 2009. It was one crazy, emotional year. Thank you for all that you taught me.

Hello 2010! Can't wait to get to know you better.