It's almost time for a New Year

Well, here we are....New Years Eve 2009...another year gone by and quickly I might add. As I reflect back on this last year, there's so much that went on, both good and not so much. I could talk about all the "not so much" all day but have chosen to spend today reflecting on all the good. I have wonderful friends who were there to support me in a time of need. I have an incredible family who were there in ways I never thought possible and will never be able to repay. I'm heading in to 2010 with positive thoughts and hope...no, I KNOW will be a better year for me...for all. You see, we have a choice to make, all of us. We have a choice of whether or not to make 2010 better or continue on from last year. Isn't that the point of celebrating the New Year? To start over? Begin again? It's our chance...all of us....so do something for yourself today, something kind. Then do something for someone else, something kind. Let's start this New Year off with a bang and hopefully, just hopefully all of us will pay the kindness foward. Then we'll be making that choice to be better right from the start....

Happy New Year to all!

So Grown Up

A quick trip to the mall today turned in to a 3 hour event; losing a purse, crying over said lost purse, finding said lost purse, smiles over finding said lost purse, and a starbucks hot chocolate (peppermint mocha for me thank you very much) to celebrate the ups and downs of the day. I've realized something today, something I'm both happy and sad about: my kids are growing up. Gone are the days of shopping for legos and barbies....it's turned in to clothes and make-up. But more than that, what I realized while standing in line at Starbucks looking at my gorgeous girl, she is turning in to such a beautiful young lady. As sad as it is that she is growing up, I'm so excited to enter in to this new part of our relationship. I'm excited to see what becomes of this, both the ups and downs. I'm excited to share experiences and stories, I'm excited to watch her grow-up. Most of all, I'm so proud to be her Mom!

Holiday Projects

Just like countless others this year, I definitely felt the personal affects of the state of our economy. I decided that rather spend money on useless gifts (and to try to save a buck or two), I would make gifts for some of our family members. I'm not sure if I really saved money or not after buying a lot of the supplies, but I had LOADS of fun making each of the projects and felt such a sense of accomplishment when they were finished. I love the fact that people will have lasting memories of this particular holiday...the Christmas of 2009....much longer than the sweater that was on sale at JC Penney.

Here are a couple of pics:

I've started!

Well, I started a blog way back but somehow, somewhere along the way it ended up corrupted. I didn't have the energy or willpower to mess with it so I gave up. So here I am to give this whole blog thing another try. I'm sure I'll ramble, state useless facts and talk excessively about my kids but that's what this venue is for, right? I hope you all enjoy my little piece of blog world and keep checking back for updates (although I can't guarantee them daily). Tata for now!