happy new year?

Having been almost overwhelmed with challenging news during the past three or four weeks am trying for a bit of a return to 'normality'. My big boy will shortly reach his 18th birthday, and is hoping for a successful party to mark this special occasion. Youngest is currently in the middle of some AS level examinations, and studying hard at the kitchen table. Yellow horse has enjoyed a luxurious and restful christmas and new year period, owing to my lack of time. He doesn't seem to mind. Salt mine pepping up after christmas slow down, phone busy with holiday reservations, and units being cleaned from top to bottom ready for first guests. Tax due in next couple of weeks....always painful. Hoping you all had peaceful festive seasons, and that 2009 brings you all you wish for.