Well - Hello there :)

Well I just wanted to start by saying that I made this blog as sort of an ode to myself. It's nearing 2009 and I will be starting the year out as a single mom.

I know it will be hard but I know in my heart it's for the best. When two people just don't get along...it's probably not the best idea to stay together.

So with that said....let's blog!

I am SO thankful that the holidays are over. I'm talking the major holiday of Christmas. I was so worried about how I was going to get presents under the tree but low and behold, I did it. Thankfully. See that was one of the problems we had in our relationship. "Their Father" always wanted to wait till Christmas Eve to even start shopping for presents! Whereas I am a planner. Heck I like to have my shoppping DONE in October/November. Which I PLAN to do for 2009. Mark my words. :)

I'd like to start the New Year with a bang. I'd love to be able to go to a nice Holiday party and ring in the New Year with some friends and drinks but on the other hand I just want to spend it with my beautiful kids. Last year we ended up taking the kids to the bowling alley and even though I'm going to be "on my own" this year with the kids, I think I just might make that a tradition and do it again this year. Bowling was SO fun last year. They had food out and it was glow bowling and music, it was just a blast. So yeah...I think I just may do that again to ring in 2009.

I have to say that even though 2008 was a pretty bad year for me, I am very optimistic and just have that "feeling" about 2009. I'm almost positive that 2009 will be a GREAT year for me and the kids.

I am SO looking forward to it.