Here we are on the first day of 2009. Not a lot going on in our home today, since a certain almost 4 year old did not want to go to sleep last night-and here we thought she'd not be able to stay awake to ring in the New Year! Wrong. She not only stayed up to welcome 2009, but managed to keep us awake until well after 2AM! This is one tired family today.
We stayed home for New Years Eve. Matt's Dad & Stepmom came up and we had our Christmas with them. We just had appetizers and drinks last night-and Patty (aka Grammy) brought shrimp cocktail for the Hunan Princess. That child can eat her weight in shrimp (this is why we haven't given her lobster yet). It was a really nice visit, but Patty has bronchitis and they ended up leaving around 9:00. We'll be getting together again soon, as Yours Truly forgot to give them their gifts from us! I almost forgot their card and pic of Alina Jayne, but after Matt reminded me 10 or 100 times, I did remember that-Brain fog is my defense.
Tomorrow it is back to work for me. Matt and Alina Jayne have been off since 12/19, but Mama on the other hand has worked. Fortunately I was off early on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve, and we are closed on Christmas and New Years Days. There have not been too many patients on the schedule, so it has not been hectic. Don't get me wrong, I am so thankful to have a job in this shaky economy, but I have had my moments of feeling sorry for myself, knowing I am missing out on time at home with my family. I certainly could have taken the time off, but I chose to save my time so I have hours in the bank to pay for my time off when our baby comes home from Ethiopia, so it is all good. Wow. That sounds so beautiful.
Here's wishing everyone a healthy, happy and prosperous 2009, and hoping this year brings us news of our newest family member.
Happy New Year!
Grammy, Alina Jayne & Grampy-New Years Eve
"PLEASE Mama, No More Pics" New Years Day
