We just finished our traditional New year's Eve dinner of lobster and steak. Dinner with family and friends is a great way to finish a year, especially the dinner we just finished. I decided this morning, after my shower, that I was going to spend the last day of the year in my comfy housecoat; just watching TV, reading a book and playing on my computer. It is somewhat of a hedonistic feeling just lounging all day. December 31st, 2012 will be a happy memory.
This year has had its share of winning and losing, although I think the winning has been bigger than the losing; at least it feels that way. There have no deaths in my immediate family and strangely no births. We did lose our beloved Poppy and we gained a little, blond Labradoddle puppy named Luna. I call her Tic, which makes her name Lunatic. That name seems to suit her right now. I feel a little strange as I start loving her, kind of like I am disloyal to Poppy. Then I think that Poppy would love her. She would have played with her and enjoyed her. I miss you Poppy and sometimes think I see you outside or in the house. Six, our German Shepherd, was not at all thrilled by a new puppy. Six is a really serious dog and definitely has the pack mentality. We, the family, are Six's pack and she takes her job of looking after us very seriously. I think she is beginning to accept Tic as part of the family or her pack, she's not liking it much yet but the process has started.
There are 3 babies expected in 2013 in my immediate family. Two will be greatgrandchildren of mine and the other will a great niece. One of the really good things that happened this year was that I reconnected with one my sister's children. She was here in August with her husband and 3 children. The week before they arrived for the visit my niece found out she is pregnant with 4th child. Her visit was one of the highlights of my year. I was fairly busy, at least as busy as I want to be with my little business. I am a pet/house sitter. What a great job that is. Spending my time with people's adored pets in their homes.
All in all 2012 has been a good, happy year, spent in a loving warm home, with my warm and loving family. Does it get any better than this?? I don't think so.
Monday, December 31st, 2012...........10:57p.m.
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