I'm a single, 40 yo mom of two girls. One is turning 12 later this month, though she is definitely a teenager in attitude, and the other is 7. I've got hormones and defiance running through the house nearly 24/7. My only break is during school hours and when they go to their father's house.

I wish I didn't make wishes because they are unrealistic; I really don't do anything to make them come true. But, I wish I didn't have the problems that I do. I know there are worse situations ...

I'm a single, 40 yo mom of two girls. One is turning 12 later this month, though she is definitely a teenager in attitude, and the other is 7. I've got hormones and defiance running through the house nearly 24/7. My only break is during school hours and when they go to their father's house.

I wish I didn't make wishes because they are unrealistic; I really don't do anything to make them come true. But, I wish I didn't have the problems that I do. I know there are worse situations for others, but my health has been problematic, and I am not able to work right now, so I'm stuck in my own pool of depression. I want to get better, though I don't often show my family that because I've been disappointed enough by my own failures.

Anyway, here's to wishing for a better year in 2010......Fresh Start Kelly

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