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January 4, 2000


HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I must apologize for not submitting a journal entry for a few weeks, but due to illness, the holidays and some computer problems I just lost the time. However, I am back and anxious to fill up your computer screens with the exciting details of my life with my now 8-year-old daughter.

Hmmm, where to start.... I know: Christmas!

Last time I wrote, we had just settled down from the madness of Jade's birthday party, Jade was sick and we were preparing for her Christmas concert. The Christmas concert was not what I expected it to be this year. The set up was horrible, you couldn't see or hear the children (only when they sang very loudly, and that was with two microphones!) and the behavior of the parents was ridiculous! With the exception of a few of the younger children's parents, most of them were just there to socialize and talked through the whole thing. The noise level was incredible, hence why we couldn't hear the children, and I was ashamed and embarrassed for them. These are people who preach to their children to respect others, I guess it comes down to do as I say, not as I do. I won't go on about this but I certainly hope that doesn't happen again or I will be very tempted to get on the microphone and let them all have it. Oh yes, and Jade didn't lose her voice even though she was still feeling a bit rough. She gave it all she had. What a kid!

Christmas was wonderful. I spent too much money and ate too much food while Jade received just way too many gifts. I mean, this kid could open her own toy store. Yikes! She still hasn't played with everything. I must admit that I was a little bit more lax in my Christmas preparations this year. Normally, I do some baking and have all my Christmas gifts purchased etc. ... this year everything was last minute, and I did not do any baking. Thankfully my mother did -- and she makes the most wonderful treats!

If I may backtrack a few days before Christmas, I must share with you what I think is pretty good news. On December 18th, at a friend's Christmas (house) party, I met someone. His name is Shawn, he is the same age as I am (29) and is a research analyst for a company here in Winnipeg. He is warm, honest, funny, likes children and is kind to animals, not to mention pretty nice looking too. We have seen each other almost every day since we met, and everything just seems to click. I am very cautious with my relationships, especially around Jade. In fact, I have only had two since she was born, and she always thought of them as friends. I am not one to display inappropriate behavior around my daughter, nor do I ask my daughter to call my male friends "Daddy" or "Uncle," so I will approach this one just as cautiously. Jade has met Shawn and has participated in several activities with us. He is very genuine with her, and she likes and accepts him as a new friend. I trust a child's judgment of a person's character, so if Jade were to feel awkward or intimidated, you could bet he would be shown the door. Right now I am content to see where this new path will take me. Could this person be the right person for me? My knight in shining armor? Who knows, but it is always nice to imagine that it might be possible.

New Year's was great fun. I spent it with Jade, Shawn and my good friends, Sandra and Mark who just also happen to be my neighbors. Jade was determined to stay up till midnight and ring in the New Year, but at 9:30 p.m. she was fast asleep on the couch. She tried so hard to stay awake but from all the excitement of the past week, she just couldn't do it. We played cards (Canasta), talked, had a few drinks and a wonderful bottle of Champagne at midnight. Lots of laughing and fun had by all, the perfect way to spend the evening. New Year's day Jade and I had dinner with my parents, just the four of us, and it was soooo very good. We had a very yummy homemade pasta dish (noodles were handmade) with spicy meat and sauce and apple pie (my favorite) for dessert. We all ate until we thought we would burst. Gotta love the holidays.

Jade and I haven't made our New Year's resolutions yet, we thought we might wait until all the chaos was over to sit down and discuss what we felt we would like to do, or improve on in the upcoming year. We have a quiet evening planned tonight, so I think we might discuss it then. What resolutions have you made?

Sunday night Jade spent the whole night throwing up. She was just so sick, my heart just ached for her. She was hot, sweaty, pale and had the shakes. Poor little thing. By Monday morning she was fine and as happy as a clam, until she realized it was the first day of school -- then she tried to pull the "ugh, I still feel sick" routine. I was going to keep her back but chalked up the up-chucking episode to nerves and excitement of going back to school. She made it through the day just fine and was even up for going to dance class last night. The first class she has attended since the beginning of December (she missed many classes because of the croup).

I guess this is getting a bit long and I should end it soon but before I do I was just wanting to extend warm thoughts and best wishes to "once again mom" Suzi and hope all went well with her induction on December 22. Can't wait to hear about the new arrival. As well as to June, who was at last we heard, still holding on. Keep us posted! You are both so lucky to be blessed with such wonderful gifts.

To all journal readers, moms and dads alike, may the New Year hold many wonderful rewards for you and your families.

All the best,

Leanne



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