I am pretty sure it was just a few weeks ago that I was sitting here writing about the end of last year...wow. New Year's Eve does not mean to me what it used to mean. It used to be about the excitement of another new year. Now, it simply marks the lightning speed passage of time as my children grow up so very quickly. The times I have enjoyed the most these past two weeks have been the times we've all been together just relaxing with a movie or TV show, and usually with Thomas snuggled up on my lap. Even at his age, he still loves to do so, and I don't mind one bit. I've never let those moments go by without being so grateful and having a full heart.
With Mom's illness it's been another tough year, and yet I felt it was a pretty good year. It's been stressful at times, but I acknowledge that is probably just the way life is going to be from here on out. I need to learn to control my stress, and I know that I've already learned to be very grateful for the small moments of peace and to cherish them. I've been blessed with the most amazing husband ever and I couldn't do what I do without him. I'm so grateful for the two weeks of school break this year and all of the down time it has brought. Knowing the activities that the kids want to do next year I am pretty sure this could be the end of that much extended down time, and I've tried to soak up every minute.
We are going to ring in the new year here tonight with the five of us since we aren't traveling to my in-laws. Catherine is feeling better today, and we are cautiously optimistic that we might all be able to make the trip tomorrow, but we'll see how things go. I am so grateful for all of my family and friends, and wish everyone a very Happy New Year!
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