“Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man.”
~Benjamin Franklin
Happy New Year!
I hope your holidays were awesome. Our winter break was wonderful, with Christmas endearing and New Year’s exciting.
Santa delivered on his promises to both Mia and Max. And even though we spent days hopping house to house, we also managed to spend some much needed time relaxing with Cindy’s brother, who flew in from Houston and kept us company for two weeks.
New Year’s was wonderful. A dozen years back, Cindy and I started the ritual of ringing in New Years alone, making our resolutions over a pair of champagne flutes while dreaming out loud about the 12 months to come. This time we broke an old tradition in favor of a new one. The four of us spent the final day of last year and the first of this one with our good friends, the Martins.
With our children asleep at the back of the house, the four of us grownups watched the ball drop together, dreaming out loud about what promises to be the best year of our lives thus far.
I could feel the shift in my shoulders like cool air on my face.
I know a new date is arbitrary, but I’ve been waiting for the page to flip on this particular calendar for a while. Sure, December falling into January shouldn’t be different from any other month getting swallowed by the next. But it is, at least for me.
My brain seems wired to catalogue things year by year and I see a new one as an opportunity to put one album on the shelf and unwrap a new one, packed with pure white pages.
I will remember 2009 as difficult, brimmed with excitement, transition, and the endless but necessary building of infrastructure. Yet I see 2010 as budded with promise and potential just waiting to bloom. I’ve never looked forward to a new year more and am thrilled it’s finally here.
We returned home Friday afternoon, then spent the final Saturday and Sunday of the winter break doing little but lingering in the few final hours of rest before we’d be called to shake the Etch-a-Sketch and start all over again.
It feels tremendous to be back. I did miss you, but was gone for good reason.
Not only did I wish to publish the Four Seasons manuscript in full for anyone interested in reading it, I also wanted something running smoothly on autopilot while I worked behind the scenes to bring you the best Writer Dad yet.
Mission accomplished.
2009 was practice for many things in my life, Writer Dad included. I’ve never learned more in a single year than I have in this last, and I’m proud to deliver the strongest stream of content this site has so far seen.
Tomorrow I’ll spill the beans on our exciting new direction. Today I just wanted to say hi, let you know I missed you, and wish you a happy New Year before barging into the room and flapping my gums – something I’m constantly trying to teach Mia not to do.
I’ve never been more eager for a new year, and am thrilled to share this coming one with you.
See you tomorrow!
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Happy new year to you too Sean, and all the best in 2010!
Hey, Danny!
Thanks, and same for you. Long time no talk my man. Drop me an email any time.
Happy new year to you too Sean, and all the best in 2010!
Hey, Danny!
Thanks, and same for you. Long time no talk my man. Drop me an email any time.
Happy New Year, Sean! Best wishes in 2010. I look forward to what you have to share.
Hi Emily! Happy New Year to you as well. 2010 is going to be AWESOME. I just know it. Thanks for dropping by. It’s always wonderful to see you.
Happy New Year, Sean! Best wishes in 2010. I look forward to what you have to share.
Hi Emily! Happy New Year to you as well. 2010 is going to be AWESOME. I just know it. Thanks for dropping by. It’s always wonderful to see you.
Hey Sean! Happy New Year!
I love the new site design. Great colours.
“I’ve never been more eager for a new year” I know the feeling!
Here’s to a great 2010! :D
.-= Selfish´s last blog ..High Hopes For 2010 =-.
Hey there Selfish,
So your last post was “High Hopes For 2010.” Looks like we’re on the same page. I’ll have to go and read that this morning.
Happy New Year! 2010 WILL rock. : )
Hey Sean! Happy New Year!
I love the new site design. Great colours.
“I’ve never been more eager for a new year” I know the feeling!
Here’s to a great 2010! :D
.-= Selfish´s last blog ..High Hopes For 2010 =-.
Hey there Selfish,
So your last post was “High Hopes For 2010.” Looks like we’re on the same page. I’ll have to go and read that this morning.
Happy New Year! 2010 WILL rock. : )
I love the new look! Happy New Year :)
.-= Kool Aid´s last blog ..Our Christmas timeline =-.
Thanks KA! It really is a fresh coat of paint. The words look bigger and brighter. It’s an awesome way to start the new year. Have you seen Dave’s work at the Inkwell yet? Just phenomenal.
Happy New Year!
I love the new look! Happy New Year :)
.-= Kool Aid´s last blog ..Our Christmas timeline =-.
Thanks KA! It really is a fresh coat of paint. The words look bigger and brighter. It’s an awesome way to start the new year. Have you seen Dave’s work at the Inkwell yet? Just phenomenal.
Happy New Year!
Hi Sean,
Love your enthusiasm and optimism for 2010. Happy New Year to you and your family.
Thanks Susan!
I’m not kidding – I’ve never even been close to looking forward to a new year more. 2010 will be a pile of bones when we’re done with it!
Happy New Year, Susan. And thanks for always believing in me.
Hi Sean,
Love your enthusiasm and optimism for 2010. Happy New Year to you and your family.
Thanks Susan!
I’m not kidding – I’ve never even been close to looking forward to a new year more. 2010 will be a pile of bones when we’re done with it!
Happy New Year, Susan. And thanks for always believing in me.
Happy New Year, dude!
.-= Denguy´s last blog ..First Day Back =-.
Thanks, man. I’ve had more work than play lately, so I’m not feeling like a dull boy. : )
Happy New Year, dude!
.-= Denguy´s last blog ..First Day Back =-.
Thanks, man. I’ve had more work than play lately, so I’m not feeling like a dull boy. : )
“shake the Etch-a-Sketch and start all over again.” — 0000h, I like that!
Here’s to a grand Etch-a-Sketch design for this year!
.-= Lori Hoeck´s last blog ..Why are narcissists such crazy-makers? =-.
HA! Last line added – and I almost took it out! Thanks, as always Lori! And Happy New Year!
“shake the Etch-a-Sketch and start all over again.” — 0000h, I like that!
Here’s to a grand Etch-a-Sketch design for this year!
.-= Lori Hoeck´s last blog ..Why are narcissists such crazy-makers? =-.
HA! Last line added – and I almost took it out! Thanks, as always Lori! And Happy New Year!
I can’t wait! I have no patience, I hate waiting for good news. :)
Happy New Year, Sean!
.-= Hayden Tompkins´s last blog ..Here There Be Awesome! =-.
Happy New Year to you as well, Hayden!
It’s nothing mind blowing – just that I’ve finally wrapped my head around what I want to do with the site… at least for now! :)
I can’t wait! I have no patience, I hate waiting for good news. :)
Happy New Year, Sean!
.-= Hayden Tompkins´s last blog ..Here There Be Awesome! =-.
Happy New Year to you as well, Hayden!
It’s nothing mind blowing – just that I’ve finally wrapped my head around what I want to do with the site… at least for now! :)
And a very happy new year to you, too! :)
.-= Kim, Rambling Family Manager´s last blog ..A Vegetarian Holiday =-.
2010 is about taking names!
Happiest of New Years, Kim!
And a very happy new year to you, too! :)
.-= Kim, Rambling Family Manager´s last blog ..A Vegetarian Holiday =-.
2010 is about taking names!
Happiest of New Years, Kim!
Welcome Back Sean!
You’ve been missed! 2010 is going to be a great year for all of us. I think 2009 was a year of sorting and shifting, learning and regrouping for a lot of us and 2010 will see us coming out of the box stronger and wiser for it.
I am excited to see what you have in store. LLI will have its own excitement coming up by the end of the week so we can all celebrate the new year with new changes together.
Cheers to new adventures!
Aw, thanks for saying that, Wendi! It feels awesome to be back. I’ve got great stuff in the bank and am eager to keep the pen moving!
On a side note, the work you are doing at Sirious is Siriously awesome. : )
Welcome Back Sean!
You’ve been missed! 2010 is going to be a great year for all of us. I think 2009 was a year of sorting and shifting, learning and regrouping for a lot of us and 2010 will see us coming out of the box stronger and wiser for it.
I am excited to see what you have in store. LLI will have its own excitement coming up by the end of the week so we can all celebrate the new year with new changes together.
Cheers to new adventures!
Aw, thanks for saying that, Wendi! It feels awesome to be back. I’ve got great stuff in the bank and am eager to keep the pen moving!
On a side note, the work you are doing at Sirious is Siriously awesome. : )
With braided hands I am ready to plunge into more greatness with you and our family. Your optimism is the art of happiness in motion.
.-= Cindy´s last blog ..New Year: New Voice =-.
I’m unbelievably ready, babyluv. Let’s light this $*#& UP! : )
.-= Sean´s last blog ..Introducing the Ghostwriter Dad Rolling Portfolio =-.
With braided hands I am ready to plunge into more greatness with you and our family. Your optimism is the art of happiness in motion.
.-= Cindy´s last blog ..New Year: New Voice =-.
I’m unbelievably ready, babyluv. Let’s light this $*#& UP! : )
.-= Sean´s last blog ..Introducing the Ghostwriter Dad Rolling Portfolio =-.
oh! i could feel your excitement and happiness right thru the computer! how awesome is that! and i hope 2010 is everything you want it to be…..and that all of us on this bitty planet work on learning to better share, love, take care of, put up with, enjoy, and think of the other person. let’s make this a better year in every way for everyone in any way we can!
I think 2010 is going to punch 2009 so hard it will make him swallow his teeth!
It is awesome indeed. Thanks for the compliments and the happiest of New Years to you!
oh! i could feel your excitement and happiness right thru the computer! how awesome is that! and i hope 2010 is everything you want it to be…..and that all of us on this bitty planet work on learning to better share, love, take care of, put up with, enjoy, and think of the other person. let’s make this a better year in every way for everyone in any way we can!
I think 2010 is going to punch 2009 so hard it will make him swallow his teeth!
It is awesome indeed. Thanks for the compliments and the happiest of New Years to you!
Happy New Year!
What a boat load of exciting adventures await. The air is supercharged around here… now if only the colour reflected that :-) You know I’ll give you my gut reaction, right? Love the font and header with balloon though.
Take charge!
Trina
Ha, I appreciate the gut reaction for sure. We were actually toying with a blue and chocolate combo as well, but this one for it’s brightness. It shows off the copy really well, especially after the green of the last one. Don’t worry, we’ll probably go crazy in another six months or so!
.-= Sean´s last blog ..Introducing the Ghostwriter Dad Rolling Portfolio =-.
Happy New Year!
What a boat load of exciting adventures await. The air is supercharged around here… now if only the colour reflected that :-) You know I’ll give you my gut reaction, right? Love the font and header with balloon though.
Take charge!
Trina
Ha, I appreciate the gut reaction for sure. We were actually toying with a blue and chocolate combo as well, but this one for it’s brightness. It shows off the copy really well, especially after the green of the last one. Don’t worry, we’ll probably go crazy in another six months or so!
.-= Sean´s last blog ..Introducing the Ghostwriter Dad Rolling Portfolio =-.
Looks great Sean! Happy New Year to you and your family!
Hi Karen!
My little boy was just talking about your little boy today!
I hope your holidays were awesome, your family is well, and 2010 is the most amazing year it can possibly be. : )
.-= Sean´s last blog ..Introducing the Ghostwriter Dad Rolling Portfolio =-.
Looks great Sean! Happy New Year to you and your family!
Hi Karen!
My little boy was just talking about your little boy today!
I hope your holidays were awesome, your family is well, and 2010 is the most amazing year it can possibly be. : )
.-= Sean´s last blog ..Introducing the Ghostwriter Dad Rolling Portfolio =-.