Happy New Year 2010

I have woken up this morning, a very happy and positive person.

The children are watching a Star Wars film and my Mr is still in bed so thought I would take a little time out to think about what may 2010 may hold for me.

The year has begun with me waking up to the most amazing man I have ever met. I expect that this is also how I would like this new year to end.

I have a few things that are going to happen this year that may or may not make a difference on my life but I consider them to be things I look forward to or things I don't so much. Anyway here's a few I have been thinking about this morning.

Firstly, my divorce should be through by March/April. My decree nisi is being read out in court on the 10th February so I have to wait 6 weeks and a day from that date to be able to apply for the decree absolute. I am looking forward to this being over as it will make a definite end to a not so good part of my life.

Secondly, I intend to start my driving lessons in a few months and pass my test by the end of the year, before if I can. It will make life a whole lot easier what with having numerous hospital appointments to attend with Archie and between me and my lovely one, we have 4 children so we would be able to go out on days out when we are all together.

Thirdly, I have a bit of a decision to make. I am going to be offered 20 hours of funded care for Archie a week, before he starts nursery so I need to decide if I want to take it up or not. He currently stays at home with me and I do his physio etc but I also know it would be good for him to get used to others doing little bits of his physio before he starts nursery. We attend playgroups on a regular basis and he is used to other children around him so this is not really an issue but I suppose it would be easier if he is used to me leaving him. Also a concern is that he starts nursery in 2 terms and would it be good for him starting somewhere and then moving him so he then has to get used to another group of people. I have a lot of thinking to be done on this subject and any advice or words of wisdom would be appreciated.

Tying in with the above point, when Archie goes to nursery, I am going to have hours of spare time, not something I am really used to. Not really sure I am looking forward to this, I would much rather spend my days with my baby.

Next, we are hoping to go on holiday at the end of May, so that will be a well needed break.

Lastly (of which I can think this morning) In October, I intend to start a degree in youth and social care. I have been waiting until Archie goes to nursery before I start it and this is what I aim to use my spare time for. (No doubt I will use it for a little bit of shopping too).


I am looking forward to this year and wish everyone else a very happy one. xxx