OK, I have come to the conclusion that I just suck at trying to blog regularly.  I think I just need to make it a personal goal, and then it may work a little better.

We’ve come to the last year of the first decade of the 21st Century.  Time is flying by, as I’ve realized that when you have kids, the clock just starts rolling a little faster.  We went as a family to see Marley & Me, and I highly recommend it, especially if you’re in need of a good cry.  I felt a little misled, honestly, as I went into the theatre thinking I was going to watch a comedy.  While there were comedic elements to be sure (how can it not be with Owen Wilson as the star?), it wasn’t a comedy.  Nor was it, as Zoni and I thought, a kid’s movie. 

This movie absolutely blindsided me, as it was a essentially a microcosm of my life.  The family has 2 boys and 1 girl (in that order, just like our family); the father of the family struggles with not being sure if he’s doing the right job, and then finally accepting that he’s good at what he does; the mother has struggles with staying at home and there’s frustration of possible missed opportunities, etc.  Wonderful movie and I absolutely bawled my eyes out, contemplating the things that I had seen in my life and how grateful I was for my family, and the the life that I have, rather than thinking about the things I might not have.

We had a great year last year, in every way.  Luckily, the economy hasn’t really impacted us, as my job is quite solid and allows me to grow and develop.  I had the opportunity to return to developing, which I love doing anyway.  While we had some challenges, we have never been closer as a family, and I hope that as we enter our 10th year as a family (as of January 16th), it will help us grow even closer.

Happy, Prosperous and Lovely New Year!