The holidays come to a close tomorrow. New Year's Day is generally a take down and clean-up process at our house, with football games playing in the background. While cleaning, I often find myself reflecting on the past year - the ups, and the downs.
Later tonight, we'll join some friends for a quiet evening as we toast in a New Year. Currently, I'm still in holiday mode. The decorations sparkle, the wrapping supplies are still in the spare room and I won't make the bed in the guest room later today, maybe not even tomorrow.
Even though, the guest, my youngest (and newly engaged) daughter Kelsea heads back to Denver this afternoon. She has just graduated from nursing school and has the NCLEX exam and job placement interviews ahead. I know her 2013 is going to be filled with adventures, challenges and plenty of excitement.
Middle-son Nate and his family live in one of my favorite towns, Bend, Oregon. They have other family in town and there is skiing, sledding and lots of outdoor adventures in their world right now. It's certain 2013 is going to be another wonderful year for them - so well deserved too.
The oldest son, Sean and his family are in the process of purchasing a new home. They expect to move in sometime in early February. It's much larger for their 4-person family and gives them plenty of privacy as it sits on over an acre of land. Views of the Mendenhall Glacier are a bonus - 2013 is looking good.
My parents, who live next door, are doing quite well. Sure, they continue to slow down a bit and their memories aren't as sharp as they used to be. And, I can't help but wonder when they will need to downsize from their two story home. Surely those stairs pose a danger as their balance isn't the best these days.
My husband and I forge ahead with a few items still yet to be settled. Will he return to his field in legal technology? The answer is still unclear. Will the year ahead bring the opportunities to me that were scrapped last year? At this time, it seems likely. 2013 looms ahead with promise - and a bit of uncertainty.
But today, I force myself to remain in holiday spirit. There's plenty of time to reflect, reminisce and dream about what's ahead. This morning, I nearly found myself slipping - wanting to get lost in my thoughts. The winter sunrise, a cup of coffee and the quiet almost caught me.
Happy New Years Eve 2012 - May the year ahead bring all that your heart desires.
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