It's the New Year

I never used to understand people's vehemence about starting a new year and talking about ridding themselves of the past year. Until now that is. 2009 was a tough year for us. and I've had enough so it's time to move on. As I always say: There will be parties.

And the weekend had plenty of entertainment and mini parties. Friends for dinner on New Year's Eve with our now traditional menu of shrimp and grits. A trip to the gym on New Year's Day just to prove to myself that I can do it and will do it. We all went to see the Princess and the Frog which gets my vote for "instant classic" I've suffered through a whole lot of bad and I mean really bad kids movies and this was just delightful. Even Arnie was so absorbed that he didn't notice the screaming kid in front of him being whisked away by his parents.

More visits from friends. Kate had extra attention from our friends who took her out ice skating -- too cold -- and shopping! More people over for dinner and finally Sunday which was a day just to stay inside away from the incredible cold and read. I announced that I was not cooking,or dressing and everybody was on their own!!! Wonderful feeling.

Now I'm back to my own reality show.