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2013 Coming Soon.....

So, here we are on the cusp of going into another year.  There's no doubt that 2012 hasn't been great personally and it's been an incredibly stressful year that we'll be glad to see the back of.

The only bright spots have been the constant progression of the kids (despite the bad behaviour and fighting !) and the Olympics.  Gladly, the Olympics must have had a really positive impact on Dominic & Philippa as when they were asked last weekend by my mate (The Badger) last week as to what they're highlight of the year was, both said that the trip to London to see the Olympic football was their highlight of the year.  Let's hope that they remember that in the years to come and it'll help them to greater things in their own athletics events.  Then there's Lexie and she's itching to get into athletics too & God knows what she'll end up doing !

Then there's the Mrs, who I have to say has been a tower of strength during the stressful summer and now into the hunt for a new permanent job, although I am a bit concerned about the craze for reading mummy porn ! Having said that, it does keep her quiet !!!

As the Labour Party once said, things can only get better and I'm looking at 2013 in a positive light already as I'm sure it's going to be filled with new challenges and opportunities and I know we're stronger from the shitty year we've had this year.  So, charge your glasses and Ahhhhhhhhl the best for 2013 !!!

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