WOW, sounds like a great new beginning for you

Glad to hear you giving the ex an ultimatum or two. Don't let him get away with excluding your daughter. Happy to hear you won't have to use Barbie's washer. I saw that doll at the store the other day. Couldn't believe they made one. LOL My kids were all ice skaters, Karen figure skated and the boys played hockey. Fun and very busy years. Happy to hear some really positive things about your new place. It helps to make it a home when you can find the good in it. Kind of amazing how the negative is always what pops out at us first. It sounds beautiful and am looking forward to seeing it on Yahoo.
Ours New Years was very quiet. The boys weren't here this year. Mommy called this morning to report that poor little Ryan fell asleep at 7:00 and missed it but Thomas was very happy. He used all the poppers himself and true to his nature, he figured out how to pull 3 at a time and called it his grand finale. Too cute!! Karen saved the noise makers and confetti for this evening so Ryan could participate. Good for her!!