Family, holiday, and the weekend

The difference between whether you say, 'I wish I would have,' or 'I'm glad I did,' at the end of your life is whether or not you take decisive action during your life.
~ by Chris Widener ~

We've been back for a few days now, and I'm finally getting caught up and re-acclimated to the time change and the weather. The trip and the holiday were absolutely fantastic. I'm already trying to find tickets back, especially with 2-4 inches of snow in the forecast.

I really don't talk with the kids much about not drinking. They recognize and seem to appreciate my sobriety, and asked me if it was okay if wine was served with dinner (of course). For me, watching a six pack of beer last for a week, and unused wine get tossed out is an interesting concept. I hope our daughters continue to take after their mother instead of me in this regard.

I found myself thinking back to past holidays, not in regret, but really savoring the fact that I no longer worry about drinking, or if there would be enough to drink, or the opportunity to do so. Life is just so much more enjoyable now, being sober.

So now, another weekend lies ahead, without a lot of tasks to get done, ample time to read, relax by the fire, and rest up a bit. As King of the AlcoHell Haters Club, I proclaim this one hangover-less and alcohol free weekend...at least for me it is, since I am the only one that I have any control over.

No more Russian Roulette for me...