Work, laughs and everything in between...

I have this pretty ridiculous idea about father new year. In my wacked out head, mr. New Year is kind of like a social worker. At midnight on December 31st of every year, he passes by and makes a visit. He catches up with you because since he spoke to you last probably a lot has happened!
So I imagine what this wacky conversation with mr. New Year would be like... first he'd point at my belly (a la little robert) and say "again?"... then I'd catch him up on all the things that have happened to us. My new nephew on the way, Lucas is now reading, Tyler is a little wiz who is slowly warming up to the idea of being happy and feeling deserveful of love, my mom is back to school and hoping to work soon, my furry nephew Rigby is gorgeous and an ever constant topic of discussion at our house, we've managed to save money this year, my husband and I are still in love with eachother and still in love with work, in love with our family and our children and probably the happiest we've ever been.
Yeah, the economy sucks, but we are hanging out and hoping to emerge on the other end with as much of our sanity as possible. Everyone is healthy and happy and where God wants them to be. We managed to get away for one big trip, celebrate birthdays and do some fun stuff. Made some big purchases and met some new friends along the way. We've lost touch with some and even lost some others, but we wish them all the best.
Life isn't too drastically different thankfully... but this time of the year also makes you think about next year's conversation and what that will be like. If I could replicate most of the details then I would be thrilled.
It's all so exciting and so scary at the same time. All you can really do is your best. Make smart well thought out choices and always prepare for that rainy day that is sure to come at some point.
So to all my friends, who are all the supporting cast of my crazy ever exciting life... I wish for you contentment... stability and happiness. I hope you are successful at everything you embark on and that you get to live life, not just survive it.
Happy 2009 and so long to 2008!