It's All About ME

Happy New Year!

I've spent an unusual amount of energy lately thinking about me. Just ME! It's amazing the guilt that creeps in when I start thinking that I'm being selfish in just thinking about me.

Well, I am kicking that to the curb in 2009.

2009 is all about me.

I love my family and have loved raising our children. The raising is now pretty much done. Meg is married. Alex just finished his first semester of college. Sure - I hope and trust that they will continue to value my opinion and thoughts and will seek me out for guidance periodically. I know I still do that with my parents.

I've realized during my mental slump this fall (empty nest depression) that somewhere along the way - I've lost who I am. Not really lost - just buried deep amongst all the layers of caring for others.

The time has come for that to change. It will only make me a better person, better wife, better parent.

I plan to plan this weekend. I've asked my husband to participate. I'm looking forward to a few hours of goal setting and looking forward to the possibilities of the new year!