To say I’ve had a terrible week would be an understatement. And considering it’s the week of Christmas, I’m sure I am one of few who is complaining. Let me just summarize the last few days for you – this should explain my lack of blogging and motivation…

• I get the stomach flu on Christmas day, so Christmas for me is pretty much non-existent.
• I have to go to work the day after Christmas, still feeling like crap.
• Recovering from sickness, I’ve been going to bed early which is resulting in our house STILL looking like a disaster zone from the 15 people we hosted for Christmas Eve dinner. I’m serious!
• Last night everything that could go wrong, did… Landon pooped in the bath and tried to eat it, I stubbed my toe, Leila peed a puddle on the living room floor for no reason, the toilet overflowed a TON in our bathroom which then leaked through the floor down onto a basket of freshly cleaned laundry. Oh, and then Andy spilled a glass of water on me in bed. It’s so bad it’s almost humorous. Almost.

Seems a little surreal, huh? No lie, when it rains it pours.

So, instead of my usual happy-end-of-the-year New Years resolutions post, I am just wanting 2013 to hurry up and get here already. Not gonna lie, I was less-than-impressed with 2012. I pretty much failed in the resolutions department and nothing spectacular happened.

Ok, end negativity.

Yes, I am crazy. Never claimed that I wasn’t!

2013! My year for change and challenge! I plan on embracing 2013 with open arms and excitement. I love a new year because I really view it as a clean slate – a chance to start over fresh and make things happen. This year in lieu of resolutions (since I suck at them), I am planning on focusing on HAPPINESS. What makes me happy? What makes my family happy? What makes those around me happy? And hopefully I will accomplish a whole lotta dream doing, too.

Wishing you all a most wonderful and joyous New Year! Let’s party!