The New Year

We are now a week into 2009 and I am starting to wonder whether this year will be any better than last. A week ago I really thought things were on the up and that 2009 was finally going to be our year. I think I will have to reserve judgement on that for a few months.

On the plus side 2008 gave us a wonderful daughter. She is so cute even when covered with baby mush, which she tried for the first time yesterday. I don't think she was very keen on it but I am sure she will get used to it. I know I look at the time ahead with a little bit of dread but one thing that will brighten the year will be all the smiles from Beth. When Beth smiles it brings a little ray of sunshine into our lives.

I am not looking forward to the next five or six months as I have to go away again and I am going to really miss Debbie and Beth. I will wish my life away and look forward to the summer when I will be back home again.

I just hope that this is a good year, as we need one good year occasionally.