Happy New Years

Well, it's New Years Eve and there is a magic Blue Moon out tonight. I wonder what it 2010 will bring us?

M is now in bed. I had hoped to let him stay up late enough to celebrate a Newfoundland New Years but he had no nap today so I sent him to bed. Since he went to sleep immediately I don't think he had any complaints.

M spent his last day of 2009 showing off some new skills. He has figured out how to get one of the cupboard doors open (so much for the child proof latch) While I was baking he was showing me all the things from the cupboard that I should use. Obviously my pumpkin squares needed a carrot cake mix and some raisins.
After exploring the cupboards he decided to show off his skills at the window. He can open and close the blinds which I was not aware of until today. After a big disagreement over the blinds and how he was not supposed to climb up on top of the couch, he finally left them alone and curled up on his little couch for some Sesame Street. I had hoped he would fall asleep but instead he just grabbed his big bear and snuggled up for the show. At least he was quiet so I managed to get dinner prepared and my pumpkin squares in the oven.

We had a little toast with our special New Years drinks. Everybody had Bellinis although M's had 7 up instead of champagne. The drink was a hit and I'll be sure to make him another the next time we have a special night. Now we are relaxing and will likely have an early night. I'm guessing that's pretty typical for a lot of parents. New Years Eve is lovely but sleep is lovelier.

My Blue Moon wish for M is that he has a happy year. I think we're on a pretty good track for that. Micah does manage to smile through just about everything and I hope his sunny disposition continues.

My Blue Moon wish for all of you is that the New Year brings contentment, happy memories and smiling moments to outweigh the stress or hurt that we are all bound to experience at some point.