We've made it through another one, although just barely. The days of my looking for a wild party and staying out all night and toasting too heartily are long gone. I'd rather stay home and put a fire in the fireplace and cuddle with Himself in front of the tree. We have to stay sober and sane because, of course, the boys have parties of their own to go to and we have to pick them up and bring them home. First Born is bringing back three of his friends to stay overnight after the festivities of First Night in Boston. Truth to tell, I'd rather have them safe here than out there on the road with those whose judgements I don't trust. I'll wake up to a mess and a mob in the den, but that's fine with me. Baby Boy is off to a party in town with his pals and will need transportation at about 1:00AM. At least the drive isn't long.
I don't really do "resolutions" any more. Figuring out how to do it better is something I try to start every day before I put my feet on the floor. Every day is New Year's around here. Having arrived at the age when I realize that we're not guaranteed another year, I try to take it day by day instead. My "to do" list is running on a loop, and every now and then I get to check one off. It's very exciting.
Little by little I find myself moving towards more prayer and fewer possessions. Which is probably a good direction to take with two outrageous tuitions to pay for the next three years. There are no complaints. I could be looking for money for funerals, or chemo therapy, or a million other things that people face every day. Two smart, healthy boys in college are a blessing, not a burden. Still, this just might be the year when I chip away enough at the collection of ...what IS that stuff anyway?...in my bedroom to the point where I can paint the walls, set up a reading corner and find a sanctuary in my home. It could happen. It's the age of miracles! Be safe out there tonight, everyone. There's a lot to do in 2013 and I wouldn't want you to miss a minute of it!
I don't really do "resolutions" any more. Figuring out how to do it better is something I try to start every day before I put my feet on the floor. Every day is New Year's around here. Having arrived at the age when I realize that we're not guaranteed another year, I try to take it day by day instead. My "to do" list is running on a loop, and every now and then I get to check one off. It's very exciting.
Little by little I find myself moving towards more prayer and fewer possessions. Which is probably a good direction to take with two outrageous tuitions to pay for the next three years. There are no complaints. I could be looking for money for funerals, or chemo therapy, or a million other things that people face every day. Two smart, healthy boys in college are a blessing, not a burden. Still, this just might be the year when I chip away enough at the collection of ...what IS that stuff anyway?...in my bedroom to the point where I can paint the walls, set up a reading corner and find a sanctuary in my home. It could happen. It's the age of miracles! Be safe out there tonight, everyone. There's a lot to do in 2013 and I wouldn't want you to miss a minute of it!
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