Here's what's been going on in the Gardner household:
They raise hell and then they sleep . . .
Hmmm . . . I am wondering if that could be my spunkiness I see on the horizon, trying to make a come back. As the old saying goes, I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired. I think I might be ready to rejoin the world, after having dropped out of society for about the last year. I want to get back to regular exercise and yoga, eating well, being a good friend/wife/relative and not being so damn funky all the time. There have been a lot of good things this year - our friends Scott/Jennifer and Troy/Amy got married and had fabulous weddings with good times to last a lifetime, Justin is doing very well in pharmacy school (the hardest year), and we had fabulous trips to Albuquerque in June and for Christmas - and a wild and crazy road trip with three dogs and my sister/brother in law. Our good friends Tossie/Rebecca will have a new house/home soon. My internet friend, Stephanie, gave birth to her miracle (huge) twin boys. Thanks to all my work friends who have been so supportive and put up with me over the last year. Julie and Stan are 50 and Fabulous (my Mom probably came up with that saying too). Barry found his true love and is going to take the big plunge. Scott found a job (go War Eagles! Dallas - that's for you!) and can actually live with his wife now. My brother has achieved education/career/job & wife & house. My sister has achieved more education. My Mom has achieved her lifetime work toward a finished and beautiful home. I love to hear Justin laugh - and he's been doing a lot of it lately. I'm working on my goal of laughing more.
Even though the future is uncertain with a shaky economy and all kinds of strife, we have a lot to be thankful for: I have a job, Justin is well on his way to a good career, we have great places to live, we have great family and friends. Max made it to see another year. I'm looking forward to getting a lot back in taxes (for our IVF deductions and our new mortgage interest), an added bonus. I'm so proud of my fabulous Mom (that's her word, fabulous) who's so incredibly strong. I'm grateful for the many good memories of my Dad - I love you and miss you. I hope to be able to take delight in the simple pleasures, like reading all the books piling up on my "to be read" list, enjoying a good walk, and actually looking forward to things in the future.
Justin and I are discussing more IVF. It's scary and exciting all at the same time. It's hard to know what's the right choice. But I am thankful to even have the option of a choice.
So, here's to 2009, a year of prosperity, gratitude, reflection, perspective, insight, growth, and living in the moment.
