Ups and Downs

Tom, Carrie and I just returned from Chicago.  The saga continues.  I don't want to get into it onto here, until we know this chapter is closed.  So, for the full story and the heartbreak- just ask someone in my family. 

On a happier note....

Christmas was wonderful.  It was so much fun watching Michael figure out how this whole thing works.  By next year, he will be a pro!  We spent time with my family on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and then rounded out the Holidays in Wisconsin with Tom's family.  I can honestly say that this was the most excited I have been for Christmas in a long time.  I have always loved this season, but to experience it again through the eyes of your child takes it to a whole new level.  I can only imagine how much fun it will be next year, when he really understands what is going on. 

New Year's Eve was spent in Chicago.  It ended okay with a lovely dinner out and some cocktails that were greatly needed.  Carrie, Tom and I were so beat from the day's events that we were in bed by 10:00.  Let's just hope that 2013 starts off better than 2012 ended. 

Sorry for the "Negative Nancy" post, but we are feeling a bit deflated.  I hope everyone brought in 2013 surrounded by loved ones and happy memories from the year before.