364 Days left to improve....

.....after a less than stellar start to 2008. As Babushka noted below, we had a bit of a rough start to the new year, yet I can look back at it now and see promise.

New Years Eve was pretty much a cluster of my own doing, but some good came out of the post-cluster cleanup:

• I am determined to become more comfortable with the thought of 'disappointing' my kids by not changing my plans to fit into their needs
• Babushka and I continue to discuss and address difficult issues rather than try to ignore them or gloss them over
• I know in my heart that I can be less than perfect with Babushka and be forgiven by her if I screw things up (This is a big step for me)
• For the first time in my life I experienced what I would consider "Make-Up Sex" - Reconnecting after a time of discomfort or conflict

I continue to be confused/disappointed with my son about the whole NYE incident. As a typical 14-year old he is less than forthcoming with internal thoughts that he has. I admit I was somewhat taken by surprise by his reluctance to meet Babushka and BuddyLuv, but I must be patient. He is not yet at the place of acceptance necessary but God will help him with that. He is a thoughtful young man.

2008 will be a challenging year but I anticipate great things. My higher power did not bring me to this place by chance - the plan is in place. My task is to simply step out of the way and do the next right thing.

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If the path of life was easy, we would never appreciate our accomplishments along the journey