Playing Catch Up

When do I have time to blog...seriously! I feel like such a slacker...I know, I know, I say that all the time, so there's proof, it must be true, right? So I guess this post will be a "catch up" post so I don't keep saying that.

Dinner with my friends was amazing. I've been in contact with them since then, through email and texting and such, I didn't realize how much I missed them, until I had them back. It's great to have them in my life again.

Christmas was WONDERFUL! The weekend before Christmas we took the kids to see Santa, and while we were getting ready Sophia informed me she was still mad at Santa from last year!?!?! Hmmm... really, mad at Santa? She went on to explain that last year she asked for the Barbie Cruise ship, and Santa said "ok", but he didn't bring it for her. She definitely was sour about the whole situation. So this year, as she sat on Santa's lap, I stood behind her and listened carefully. When she asked for the cruise ship again, right as Santa was about to say ok, I gave him my "stern" eye look and shook my head no. Santa went on to tell Sophia, those are kind of hard for Santa to find, maybe he'll have to surprise her. Whew....Santa, you saved your ass this year. Of course our darling son is the exact opposite, he wrote in his letter to Santa "even if you can't bring me what I asked for, it's ok, I'll still believe in you." How cute is that. And yes, I know he's 10 and should know soon, but I just don't have the heart.



Christmas morning I heard them wake up about 5:30, and I waited for them to come get us, but the next thing I knew it was 9! The angels let us sleep in (after all Santa was up until 1 wrapping) and didn't even bother the presents until we were up! That's some self control! Santa brought Ethan the guitar he asked for and Dad made sure to get him a skateboard from his favorite store in the whole world (Of course Ronnie got his from my Mom and Jess later that day).

Santa made Sophia's day by bringing her ice skates, which were also on her list, I think she'll forgive him for last year.

We spent the rest of the day driving between families. It was really a nice holiday.

On to my Birthday... After last year I just couldn't imagine it could get better. Ronnie kept asking me where I wanted to go for dinner, but things have been rough for a lot of people this year, and its right after the holiday, so I told him I'd rather stay home. Somehow he made it better then last year! He made the whole "traditional thanksgiving dinner", and wouldn't let me help him at all. He said he invited people over, which I assumed was the usual suspects, my mom, Jess, JD, Kenna, etc. But I was surprised by everyone who showed up.

It was wonderful to be surrounded by so much love. And because we weren't at a restaurant, there was no rush to leave, and since Ronnie wouldn't let me help, I didn't have to worry about the clean up. It was nice to sit, relax, and visit with so many loved ones. My only complaint is that they brought presents. All I want is their company..so next year NO PRESENTS!
New Years was another somewhat uneventful evening. Ronnie and I took the kids to dinner, then we went over to a friends house and let the kids play video games, and just hung out for a while. Nothing spectacular. Just another nice evening with Ronnie and the kids, and some good friends.

Now for my "Resolutions"

1. Slow down the pace
2. Appreciate what I have, whatever it may be
3. Be a little selfish every so often
4. Take care of myself better, so I am able to care for others
5. Listen more, talk less
6. Never miss an opportunity
7. Exercise (this has to be on everyone's list, right)
8. Make sure to keep my Husband #1
9. Organize my life, so I can do 1-8
10. Laugh, Laugh, Laugh

Happy 2010! This is going to be a great decade!