There's a lot going on in my family right now. Most hugely, a new generation is about to begin. I have waited for this for a while now. My children are, well, not babies anymore and I truly miss the little guys that used to live here. No one tells you how much you miss them. I love the big kids that they've become, probably more than the babies they were, but knowing that the babies will never be back is very sad. So, I look for some new babies.

I suspect that 2010 is going to be a transitional year and I look forward to the changes it's going to bring. I long to grow things and create things and not waste all of my time on this electronic leg warmer. My plan for the coming year is to celebrate the solstices. I feel really bad that I didn't celebrate the winter solstice. I noticed it and I quietly gave thanks for longer days to come. Next year, I'm drinking a brandy with some friends. (That sounds good but I'll probably really drink wine or Bailey's.)