Looking Ahead

So, I'm a little freaked about Steven's surgery tomorrow. It's going to be rough on him for a while. I realized, finally, it is the change to his looks that bothers me a lot. I love that face. I look at it and see a handsome, wonderful, lovable young man. I know that he needs this for his jaw/teeth. It's just a little bit freaky.

Thing one and Thing two have calmed down. Was it a full moon the other night?

So have you made some New Years Resolutions? Devin and I want to get back into shape. 2009 was a rough year diet wise. Neither of us got the summer activity that usually helps. I think Devin might have gotten to the lake maybe twice. And I don't think he got in any wake boarding. I didn't get the swimming I would've liked. I hated to leave Kristen alone. Steven got a weight machine that we will definitely take advantage of. Poor guy won't get to use it himself for about 6 weeks because of his surgery.

My other resolution of sorts is to relearn how to take care of myself. I spent so much time taking care of others this past year that I really let myself go in more ways than physically. I mentally need to move back into a productive place. To do that I need to make sure to do things that I've been wanting to do. Paint, sew, read (again), write, cook, exercise. My treat to myself in the next year is a monthly massage. One of our local businesses has a loyalty program where you get a discounted massage if you agree to come in once a month. No long term obligation so if you find it's just not worth it, just end with no penalty. So what is that thing you can do for yourself next year?

You know it is important to do special things for yourself, but don't forget you are part of a bigger world. If you focus wholly on yourself it is not good. Balance. I know you hear that all the time but it is true. When you let your world get out of balance something always suffers.