Out With The Old
So the past two years my New Years Eve posts have been maudlin and sad and grumpy. And I will not do that this year. Yes, 2009 was sad and hard. Oh, so, so, so hard. But there was much to be happy for too. Starting with the house I love so. And everyone is healthy and loved. Things could be worse, things could always be worse.
And all this stuff that is going on with Michael we will figure out. If he has learning disabilities we will get him the help he needs. If he has ADHD we will get him the help he needs. I need to stop focusing on all that is wrong and start focusing on all that is right. It took a while, but we have found a school that I think is "the right fit" and Michael will adjust. I believe he will and his teacher believes he will.
2010 is going to be his year. I can feel it. He is turning 5. 5. A whole hand. All good things happen when you are 5. We are going to make it happen.
We are spending the evening just the three of us, playing wii. And after Michael goes to bed I have a lovely dinner planned with more wine and wii. What could be better?
Happy New Year dear readers. I wish you health and happiness in 2010. May the New Year bring only the good, and if it brings the bad, may it be only the bad you can handle. And you can handle it all. If there is anything I have learned, I have learned that.
Yay! Happy New Year, Jodifur!
Posted by: WhyMommy (Susan) | 12/31/2009 at 08:22 AM
Happy New Year! I like this post!
Posted by: Vicky | 12/31/2009 at 08:41 AM
Jodi 2010 will be a great year for you, Doug, and Michael. 2009 was difficult but not bad. Many great things happened and will continue into next year. Everyone has good health and all seem to be happy. When Michael smiles the whole world smiles with him. It is very contagious. Mom and I wish the three of you a happy, healthy, and wonderful 2010. We love you very much. Dad
Posted by: Jodi's Dad | 12/31/2009 at 09:38 AM
Happy New Year, Jodi! We are also planning on a snuggly night in our own home - I am looking forward to it!
Posted by: cagey | 12/31/2009 at 09:40 AM
I wish you a wonderful year! Our boy does have ADHD and it is ok. Really. Hard? Oh yes, sometimes very hard, but doable. Really. Out of the things that could be "wrong" (and I refuse to think of him that way, or his lovely differently wired brain) this one isn't that bad. Peace to you and yours.
Posted by: Julie | 12/31/2009 at 10:34 AM
Happy New Year!
Five year olds are the absolute best, I agree.
Posted by: Elizabeth | 12/31/2009 at 11:45 AM
Happy New Year, lady.
Posted by: Maria | 12/31/2009 at 04:08 PM
I have enjoyed reading your blog this year & hope you and your family have a very Happy New Year. 2010 will be great!
Posted by: Traci | 01/01/2010 at 11:17 AM
Happy New Year! I know (oh how I know) the things with our kids cause us anxiety but in the end it will all work out. Hugs for the new year!
Posted by: the weirdgirl | 01/02/2010 at 11:51 AM
Jodi you met each challenge in 2009 head on. Michael is getting the support he needs and will continue to flourish. I wish you, Doug and ,Michael health, happiness and joy in 2010.
Posted by: Heather | 01/02/2010 at 08:41 PM