The wind down before the wind up.

My husband just walked in the door, three children trailing behind, and a small bag containing a gesture of love for me. Art in America and Artforum. The real deal. I can't believe he bought me more magazines after the complaints I receive about how many magazines are on the coffee table, the end tables and any other empty surface needing company.  Nonetheless, magazines are something I look at/read/study/draw inspiration from/see what's going on the world/and overall enjoy. He feels bad for me, because I have no voice at all and after 4 days of this living-in-silence-land, it's getting old. Fast.  The good news is that my husband's been home and is more than happy to oversee and run a household of 5. The bad news, is that he's home because he's been laid off from work. 

I had genuinely and excitedly planned on taking my own little retreat from work throughout the end of December and early January but best intentions aside, I haven't gotten there yet. Just. a. few. more. weeks. With that said, loving what you do makes a big difference and I certainly fall into that category. 

I've had to sit back the past few days (being sick has rendered me useless)  and I've stalked facebook, put my Holiday cards in the mail (yes, I'm still sending those out) and watched my kids do all the things they want to do, that they know I can't yell at them for. In wrapping things up at ALP for the year, it's been a good time for reflection and future wishes. Hubby and I are hopeful he'll be working sometime soon, and in the meantime I'm going to treasure every second he's home. (Not to mention enjoy watching him check off EVERY single item on the honey-do list I so loving made for him). (Right hon?) 

So, my wish for you is this. It's that you find what you're looking for. It's that you find that you might already have it. It's that whatever you dream, whatever you hope to accomplish in 09'- that you do it.  As I recover (and that better start soon) it'll be time to wind up again, and implement my kids' favorite saying "Go Huge or Go Home". 

Cheers to a new year. Cheers to a good one, a great one, a big one! The best one!

Ann

Comments

[Carla]

Ann I know it is so hard for you right now. I am still with the kids and no babies yet. They have moved Jamie to about 4 different rooms. As of today she is stable and resting. The kids are missing their Mommy and Daddy. Hope to hear from Dallas today to see if they are going to keep her up there or what is going to happen. I do hope you feel better. Tell the boys I said hello. Love ya Carla