I am welcoming 2009 with open arms. On its eve, I got misty in front of my husband, and fully expected the same teasing I get when he catches me crying at movies or Hallmark commercials. Instead, he wrapped me in his arms and read my mind. He asked, “Are you thinking how we’ve been together for 10 years? About how our daughters are six- and nearly three-years old?” All I could do was nod and wipe away tears.
And, without getting a sitter and going out to a New Year’s Eve party, we had one of the best times ever ringing in 2009.
The next day we spent alternating loafing and cleaning up, playing around, and cooking our lucky New Year’s dishes. I decided my resolutions would be my little secrets, because succeeding in keeping them will make what they are evident. I am looking forward to so much — namely completing my first year in business for myself and hopefully achieving, to modest degree, the things I had in mind when becoming a solo attorney: a little more financial security, a lot more freedom and decision-making, and, most importantly, time with my family.
In these uncertain times, all I am certain of is that I am happy, despite all the little obstacles that present themselves. And this year, I will take another step forward.
I think it’s going to be good.
