HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone! Our New Years Eve was a quiet one spent at home with my Dad. Ron and I were in a bit of a ‘funk’ and just not that into the evening. At one point Ron was doing a puzzle in the kitchen (Luke Skywalker, finale pics forthcoming for sure!) and I was on the computer while Dad watched Dick Clark’s Rockin’ Eve – with Ryan Seacrest (I wonder if Dick is pi$$ed about that). The ball dropped, we kissed, and I was in bed shortly thereafter. Quite frankly, I would have gone down by 10:30, but every year I feel this obligation to stay up.
New Year’s Day, however, was another story. Ron and I had a blast with a visit from his childhood friend Chris and his wife Miwa and daughter Nina (5) and Cane (3 in Feb.). The 
three kids had a ball!; Thom chose to sleep most of this time, making a brief appearance to smile and eat. The kids did a number to the whole first floor, but I didn’t mind cause they were all getting along so well and running from one toy to the next. I loved that every toy I shove in Sam’s playroom was getting USED! The adults hung out in the kitchen chatting and eating and the kids ran in from time to time for hugs, consoling (a tear here and there) or snacks.
After Chris and his family left, Ron and I were able to catch a movie at the Palace Theatre with the help of our friend Teresa to watch the kids. Sam lately has been jealous of our going out, crying and wanting to come with when we leave. But last night, he said, “Mom… you going to the movies?”
“Yes Sam.”
“What you going to see?”
“A movie called ‘Valkyrie.’” (very good, btw)
“Oh. Can I come with you?” (inflection high at the end, eyebrows raised, head cocked to the side).
“No sweetie… but listen… Mommy would love it if
you could stay home to keep Teresa and Thom company – ANNNND… you can show Teresa all the toys you played with Nina and Cane today. How’s that sound?”
IT WORKED LIKE A CHARM. I think he WANTED to stay home at this point. Teresa said he was a lot of fun, and Thom was his usual charming self. Ron and I really look forward to ‘date night’ and I’m thrilled the kids are easy for whoever watches them, which is usually Shirley. She’s headed to FL for the winter, so we have to be resourceful from now on. Maybe my Dad will brave both kids one evening… dum dum DUMMM…
On a related note: I have not made any New Years Resolutions. I never keep them anyhow, and the whole “lose weight” thing gets old quick. That said, I have decided to be more WATCHFUL in what goes in my pie hole. Ron, on the other hand, has a very fun and interesting project in the works, using his new Flip digital camcorder I got him for Christmas. Check it out here. I think you’ll want to bookmark it for future enjoyment!!!
New Year’s Day, however, was another story. Ron and I had a blast with a visit from his childhood friend Chris and his wife Miwa and daughter Nina (5) and Cane (3 in Feb.). The 
three kids had a ball!; Thom chose to sleep most of this time, making a brief appearance to smile and eat. The kids did a number to the whole first floor, but I didn’t mind cause they were all getting along so well and running from one toy to the next. I loved that every toy I shove in Sam’s playroom was getting USED! The adults hung out in the kitchen chatting and eating and the kids ran in from time to time for hugs, consoling (a tear here and there) or snacks.
After Chris and his family left, Ron and I were able to catch a movie at the Palace Theatre with the help of our friend Teresa to watch the kids. Sam lately has been jealous of our going out, crying and wanting to come with when we leave. But last night, he said, “Mom… you going to the movies?”
“Yes Sam.”
“What you going to see?”
“A movie called ‘Valkyrie.’” (very good, btw)
“Oh. Can I come with you?” (inflection high at the end, eyebrows raised, head cocked to the side).
“No sweetie… but listen… Mommy would love it if
you could stay home to keep Teresa and Thom company – ANNNND… you can show Teresa all the toys you played with Nina and Cane today. How’s that sound?”IT WORKED LIKE A CHARM. I think he WANTED to stay home at this point. Teresa said he was a lot of fun, and Thom was his usual charming self. Ron and I really look forward to ‘date night’ and I’m thrilled the kids are easy for whoever watches them, which is usually Shirley. She’s headed to FL for the winter, so we have to be resourceful from now on. Maybe my Dad will brave both kids one evening… dum dum DUMMM…
On a related note: I have not made any New Years Resolutions. I never keep them anyhow, and the whole “lose weight” thing gets old quick. That said, I have decided to be more WATCHFUL in what goes in my pie hole. Ron, on the other hand, has a very fun and interesting project in the works, using his new Flip digital camcorder I got him for Christmas. Check it out here. I think you’ll want to bookmark it for future enjoyment!!!
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