Christmas is over and the New Year approaches. The last few months of this year have been really tough. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger right? So I am going into the new year like Wonder Woman. I have a lot to be grateful for amid the crap. My dear sweet oldest brother has helped me to remember this gratitude thing almost on a daily basis. He writes one ever night and sends them to the people he cares about to not only share how he is doing but to help us to remember it isn't all bad you just have to shine the light some times on those small daily blessings that usually get lost in the chaos.
Between bickering my children actually helped me to accomplish some things I wanted to get done in the barn to make the new addition to the family more comfortable. And they didn't complain to much about helping. That is amazing to me.
My eldest daughter took me out to the movies [one she was hoping she wouldn't see anyone she knows there] and not only paid for my ticket but bought me popcorn and candy. I got the oh mom why do you cry at a stupid spider dieing? My reply was genes, thanks to both parents that are and were sappy I am cursed/blessed with the crying thing at the drop of a hat.
I have been able to take vacation days this week so I can hang with my kids. Is it time for them to go back to school yet?
We got the pellet stove fixed finally today and it didn't cost as much as we were afraid it would. We finally found someone who doesn't try to soak you for repairs on something or parts.
I think this will be the first New Years eve that my Hubby isn't working and he will be home to spend it with us.
Other than colds and flu everyone is relatively healthy and safe.
So here is to a quiet New Year with lots of love and blessings for one and all. I am most thankful for the family and great friends in my life that have helped more than they can every know.
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