New Year...fresh start

I'm sure everyone has some positive outlook when it comes to a New Year. Lots of reflection, lots of expectations of what changes we'll make...or break. So far I'm looking at '08 with hopeful eyes. Had a chat with DH about the mixed emotions I'm having. He's very supportive. We're starting to reconnect again...although it's hard with his new toy. :)

On the topic of New Year's, had a wonderful, much needed, good time with Shay & Mark at the 'Stach. My intent was not to sherk out of buying tickets for their NY's party but they wouldn't sell us any. S&M convinced the Manager to let us in to have dinner with them. We just stayed the rest of the night without anyone saying boo. Although we didn't pay cover, I TOTALLY made up for it in drinks. And DH tipped our waitress Karen big time! They made money off us for sure. :) The party itself was amazing. Celtic music right from home! We danced all night. What a blast. And the evening was capped off with a stop at Venus Pizza for swarmas...my first time ever having one and definitely not my last. So amazingly delicious! Thanks for the great night guys...couldn't have had a better time anywhere else!

I'm trying to decide if I'm officially making any resolutions for the NY. I'm thinking not...but I know the usual come to mind. Eating better, exercising...blah, blah, blah. I think really I want to focus more on taking better care of myself. Need to see my Dr. again about my legs (having some issues post pregnancy). Also, need to schedule an appt. with my chiro and considering getting a massage soon. Plus, going to start up at Curves again. Although money is tight, it's something I can't do without. It's my gift to myself. Besides, if mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy...so it's better to be a little selfish.

Well, I better run. E's watching TV by herself. Good opportunity to spend some time with her while L's sleeping. Oh, and if anyone has some advise to deal with a snotty, whiny, somewhat distructive big sister, let me know. E's starting to act out more and more every day. Demanding, screaming if she doesn't get her way, super frustrated...and so am I. I hate being the mom giving several time outs a day. Just not sure what else to do??? Post me some ideas...or email. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
~B