Wow. We are already into the second week of 2011! Hard to believe. The last couple weeks flew by, with Christmas, and New Years.
Christmas was fantastic, probably the best Christmas my family has had in years, if not ever. My brother stayed with us for the holidays with Lil Kub, which he always does, but this year he was pleasant. Usually he is cranky for one reason or another, but this year he really enjoyed himself. I think he has started to enjoy life in general more than ever because he is clean and sober, and in a state where he can provide for his child, which offers him self respect and pride. I am also very proud of him. New Years Day was the anniversary of his first day clean. Way to go D.W.!
As for the rest of us (Mom, Tristan, Montana, and myself), Christmas was the best day of the year, as always. We spent the entire day enjoying ourselves, playing games, having a big dinner, and relaxing. It is so nice to be able to do that, without having to get ready and go out to a family gathering. I much prefer our little family Christmas!
New Years Eve was also great; the four of us went up the street to a party at a close friend's house. There were other kids there, and they danced with the Wii, played music, played other video games, and just played all over the house. We adults were downstairs with our own music and friends. At midnight we all got together in front of our hosts' big movie screen and counted down the last seconds of 2010. What a great way to ring in a new year.
Now we are back to reality: Work, school, lunches, bills, homework, the list goes on. It is always a sad time of year for me, with the anniversary of my dad's death and the dreariness of winter with nothing to look forward to in the near future. However, possibly fortunately, I have my planned pregnancy to focus on. I am somewhere in the middle of my cycle, and keeping an eye out for ovulation. Hopefully I will have a brand new baby before this year is up.
Here's to a happy and healthy 2011!
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