Anwyay, here I am again.. with some thoughts on the New Year. I have to say I'm hopeful about 2009.
I have hopes that the economy will improve. Let's hope so, because I get downright nauseous when I look at my monthly financial statements. But I know it's been that way for everyone - businesses, families - no one is immune to these money troubles and we can only hope it will get better.
More importantly, I'm hopeful for my family. My husband Joey and I have been blessed with two beautiful, healthy children who are growing up too fast! Elena is 3 1/2, and Nick is 7 months.
One of my goals for 2009, going forward, is to take better care of myself so I can be around to enjoy their children one day!
I took a step in that direction recently with a deep tissue massage. I went to see the folks at Terrame - they were WONDERFUL. I was speechless afterwards. It felt GREAT to get away from the stress of work, parenting and everything else. Basically, I put myself first. I hardly ever do that - and I know as a mother and wife it's just about impossible - but I want to be here many years from now, to be with my family.
Lately, it seems we can't keep the house clean. Part of it is the holiday craziness, but when we put the Christmas decorations away, that just means there will be more room for Elena to throw toys all over the place. The mess bothers me to NO end - but I also know my kids won't remember that. They'll remember that Joey and I spent time playing with them.
That's one of my resolutions - to try to relax more.
Oh, and my mom is coming to visit this weekend.. so I guess we have to clean up tonight.
