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It’s time to say goodbye…. ~ Northernmum

[subscribe2]As 2012 starts to slowly shuffle around picking up his bits and packing his bags, I find myself biting my fist resisting the urge to help him on his way and shove him out the door.

I can see 2013 lingering at the doorway, politely coughing and stamping his feet to try and keep warm.  He doesn’t want to come too early but he is eager to start the new year.

I catch 2013’s eye and hold it for a moment.  Can he see my silent prayer?

Does he know 2012 left me battered and bruised and my expectations shattered, does he plan to hold my hand through his reign and leave me jubilant when he walks away in one years time.

2012 grumbles for a moment as he rolls up another pair of socks and then with a malicious giggle he tosses me a reminder for a hospital appointment I almost forgot.  He then grabs a small shrivelled pancreas and adds it to his bag with a smirk.

2012 leaves his legacy, it is a relationship that has branded me, yet we survived.   I have lost friends whilst 2012 held me in his grip, loved ones that I just forgot to call back whilst trying to live.  2013 looks more amenable, it looks like time to win them back.  A limp in one child and an insulin deficiency in the other means we cannot forget the turbulent year but we can move on, together.

2013, I see you.

I see the twinkle in your eye, I see dreams of a better year circling around you.

2012, It is time to say goodbye.

Comments

  1. Notmyyearoff says

    December 13, 2012 at 5:25 pm

    Hope 2013 is much much much better than 2012 for you!

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      December 14, 2012 at 10:44 pm

      Thanks honey x

      Reply
  2. Mari says

    December 13, 2012 at 5:46 pm

    Yes, I do feel like that, for completely different reasons but 2012 has left me wary and cautious, two traits I wasn’t at the beginning of 2012.

    Very best of luck to you and yours and may 2013 bring you much laughter and happiness – cheers to that!

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      December 14, 2012 at 10:53 pm

      Thanks Mari x

      Reply
  3. Donna@MummyCentral says

    December 13, 2012 at 9:15 pm

    Sorry 2012 has been so rough for you.
    But for me, I’m nervous to welcome 2013 because he holds so many hopes for me. Next year is when youngest starts school – and I can start thinking about what I want to do with this next portion of my life.
    It’s scary. 2012 has been safe.
    2013 could make my dreams come true, or shatter them completely.

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      December 14, 2012 at 10:53 pm

      Oh my I am going to be watching with baited breath now!

      Reply
  4. LauraCYMFT says

    December 13, 2012 at 9:53 pm

    2013 will be a good year for you all. 2 fingers to 2012!

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      December 14, 2012 at 10:53 pm

      hell yeah

      Reply
  5. Middle-Aged Matron says

    December 14, 2012 at 9:18 am

    I do sincerely hope that 2013 is good to you.

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      December 14, 2012 at 10:52 pm

      Thanks lovely one x

      Reply
  6. Mrs C says

    December 14, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    Not sure what to think of 2012. It was horrific in the sense that my Dad lost hid fight with cancer, but it also brought the birth of my son and my sister’s wedding. 2013 will start with me being booked into hospital for surgery – not something I’m looking forward to either…

    Reply
    • Sian says

      December 14, 2012 at 1:12 pm

      I’m with you Janey.

      Reply
      • northernmum says

        December 14, 2012 at 10:52 pm

        much love sian x

        Reply
    • northernmum says

      December 14, 2012 at 10:52 pm

      will be thinking of you x

      Reply
  7. Emma says

    December 14, 2012 at 1:41 pm

    so with you on this one. Here is to a happy healthy 2013. xx Our little gang deserves it. x

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      December 14, 2012 at 10:50 pm

      god yes!

      Reply
  8. Emma @mummymummymum says

    December 14, 2012 at 8:35 pm

    I hope 2013 is much kinder to you. Much love. xxx

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      December 14, 2012 at 10:51 pm

      Thanks em x

      Reply
  9. rhian @melbs says

    December 15, 2012 at 10:37 am

    Bring on 2013! Hope it is a great one for you. Love you honey.xxx

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      December 30, 2012 at 9:36 pm

      Awww you too ozzie girl x

      Reply
  10. Jaime Oliver says

    December 15, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    Heres hoping you have a far better year in 2013! x

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      December 30, 2012 at 9:37 pm

      Thanks Jamie

      Reply
  11. older mum in a muddle says

    December 15, 2012 at 8:56 pm

    Here’s to you NM … I really hope next year brings far more brightness into your lives than this one did. Well done you for getting through it – I really wish you the very best. X.

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      December 30, 2012 at 9:37 pm

      Cheers poppet x

      Reply
  12. Blue sky says

    December 16, 2012 at 10:59 pm

    Things can only get better…as someone once sang and it’s one of my mottos, even though you wouldn’t believe it when I’m being all moany on the blog! Wishing you all a very happy 2013 xx

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      December 30, 2012 at 9:37 pm

      you too lovely x

      Reply
  13. liveotherwise says

    December 21, 2012 at 1:39 pm

    Here’s hoping it’s a better year for you.

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      December 21, 2012 at 4:02 pm

      Thanks

      Reply
  14. Emma @mummymummymum says

    December 30, 2012 at 4:38 pm

    Sending you lots of love Jane. xxx

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      December 30, 2012 at 9:29 pm

      Thanks lady – see you soon x

      Reply
  15. Annie says

    December 31, 2012 at 1:01 am

    Thank you for visiting my blog! I am looking forward to visiting yours often!

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      December 31, 2012 at 9:36 am

      Thanks x

      Reply
  16. Jenny Paulin says

    January 1, 2013 at 5:33 pm

    I really like the way you have written this .
    I am sorry that 2012 was a bit pants, to out it mildly and I really hope this year proves to be much, much better
    Thanks for letting me link to your post
    Happy new year x

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      January 3, 2013 at 4:37 pm

      Cheers Jenny

      Reply
  17. claire Toplis says

    January 3, 2013 at 12:40 pm

    The best future is ahead of you I am sure take heart x

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      January 3, 2013 at 10:21 pm

      Thanks Claire x

      Reply

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