Happy New Year!
I have caught some sort of bug that goes around, so I would say that will be a great start of the year! xD sniffles
Regardless of the lack of optimism in your post, I wish you and your family health above all and to have many more lovely experiences such as the skating with your daughter or hot dog dinner with them. It sounds peaceful and all that matters at the end of the day.
I hope you feel better soon! Starting the year with a cold sucks!
2026 is going to be awesome for us all, isn't it J?