It seems like I blinked and 2014 is gone! It’s been a good year for our little family. We rang in the new year exactly like we did last year…on the couch watching all of the New Year’s Eve shows on TV and trying to stay awake until midnight. My husband and I laugh every year about how differently we celebrate New Year’s Eve now compared to when we were much younger, but we agree that we love being at home with our son even more than being out on the town. Growing up and all that stuff.
My grandmother fixed the traditional New Year’s Day lunch. I forced myself to eat a bite of cabbage and gobbled up the rest. It was great to spend the afternoon with our extended family and visit with them after all of the busyness of Christmas.
Tomorrow we’re tackling our kitchen cabinets and our son’s room. I’ve been on a cleaning-out-the-clutter kick since the day after Christmas and it’s coming along nicely. My goal is to have each room clutter-free before I return to work on Monday. I’ve also got to take down the Christmas tree. I’ve always heard it was bad luck to leave it up after January 1. I sure hope not!
Per the usual start of the new year, I do have some lofty goals I’ve set and plan to share a few of them here as they start taking shape. I’m excited about one in particular that really isn’t terribly exciting or ground-breaking, but I’ve seen the light and I’m ready to do the work to make it happen!
Thank you for bearing with me through 2014. If you are a regular reader here, I know I didn’t post as frequently, and I really will do better this year. It felt good to take a step back and slow down a bit, but I miss my little corner of the world here and writing regularly. It’s an outlet I need.
Wishing you and yours a very Happy New Year!
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