Ah, Christmas.
This year was tons of fun! It's been so fun to watch Neva get into this holiday season. She loves to point out all the lights we see. She was a little hesitant of Santa after a Homer Santa interaction, but now loves to say "ho ho ho" or "oh oh oh" every time she sees a Santa. She enjoyed her presents and had to play with or try on every single gift she opened. Hilarious!
I, on the other hand, had a little bit more difficult of a time getting in to the holiday spirit. Don't get me wrong, I was beyond elated to have 2 days (in a row!) at home with my little family, but I sure do miss all the family get-togethers back in Kansas. I've been able to talk to my families during their get-togethers and have done some skype-ing as well, but it's just not the same. And I miss Kansas most during this time of the year, every year.
And now we're back at work and I find myself in the post-holiday funk. I would love to figure out a way out of it, but...will probably just pout for a few more days. Everyone who gets to spend holidays with their extended families complains about the stress of being around so many people...but it sure can feel lonely to be at home, just the 3 of you. You know? A super fun-filled day can often be followed with an empty feeling at the end of the day.
But...at the same token, I'm truly blessed. Being able to spend the holidays with Eric and Neva is amazing. Much better than the Ski Co days when Eric was at work and I was often home alone! And Neva? She's a trip! The 3 of us, sure had some fun over the past few days together! They make my heart happy, even when I'm feeling a little sad.
And now the new year is quickly approaching....I don't know why time is moving at warp speed! I have a few resolutions that I'm going to be working on this year and figured I might as well write them down here, so that I have to be somewhat accountable for them.
1. Build confidence - I'm not exactly sure how to do this, but I'd like to give it a whirl. Figure it has something to do with eating right and exercising, but also about being nice to yourself. Not being so hard on yourself. So, these are the things I'm going to be working on.
2. Save some dough - I'm not very good at this, but this is something I need to work on. That little girl?? She's not cheap. And I imagine she'll only get to be more expensive so we need to start saving for things like cars, college, weddings, grandbabies, etc.
3. Be content - Again, something I need practice at. During this time of year, it's especially difficult to not find myself being envious of what other's have or wanting more. What I really want, is to be happy with what life has given me.
That's my list...at least for now. Happy end of the year everyone...wishing you all the best in 2012!!
This year was tons of fun! It's been so fun to watch Neva get into this holiday season. She loves to point out all the lights we see. She was a little hesitant of Santa after a Homer Santa interaction, but now loves to say "ho ho ho" or "oh oh oh" every time she sees a Santa. She enjoyed her presents and had to play with or try on every single gift she opened. Hilarious!
I, on the other hand, had a little bit more difficult of a time getting in to the holiday spirit. Don't get me wrong, I was beyond elated to have 2 days (in a row!) at home with my little family, but I sure do miss all the family get-togethers back in Kansas. I've been able to talk to my families during their get-togethers and have done some skype-ing as well, but it's just not the same. And I miss Kansas most during this time of the year, every year.
And now we're back at work and I find myself in the post-holiday funk. I would love to figure out a way out of it, but...will probably just pout for a few more days. Everyone who gets to spend holidays with their extended families complains about the stress of being around so many people...but it sure can feel lonely to be at home, just the 3 of you. You know? A super fun-filled day can often be followed with an empty feeling at the end of the day.
But...at the same token, I'm truly blessed. Being able to spend the holidays with Eric and Neva is amazing. Much better than the Ski Co days when Eric was at work and I was often home alone! And Neva? She's a trip! The 3 of us, sure had some fun over the past few days together! They make my heart happy, even when I'm feeling a little sad.
And now the new year is quickly approaching....I don't know why time is moving at warp speed! I have a few resolutions that I'm going to be working on this year and figured I might as well write them down here, so that I have to be somewhat accountable for them.
1. Build confidence - I'm not exactly sure how to do this, but I'd like to give it a whirl. Figure it has something to do with eating right and exercising, but also about being nice to yourself. Not being so hard on yourself. So, these are the things I'm going to be working on.
2. Save some dough - I'm not very good at this, but this is something I need to work on. That little girl?? She's not cheap. And I imagine she'll only get to be more expensive so we need to start saving for things like cars, college, weddings, grandbabies, etc.
3. Be content - Again, something I need practice at. During this time of year, it's especially difficult to not find myself being envious of what other's have or wanting more. What I really want, is to be happy with what life has given me.
That's my list...at least for now. Happy end of the year everyone...wishing you all the best in 2012!!
