2013

WOW!  It's the first day of 2013!

Last night, Kyle and I tool a moment to talk about what we're thankful for from 2012 and what we're looking forward to in 2013. Here's what we told the boys:

2012, What we're Thankful For:
1. Getting Zachary on the road to good health.

It's been such a tough year for our little guy.  We started the year hopeful with ear tubes (they've both now fallen out), had a trip to the hospital with an RSV stay, too many colds to count, too many stomach bugs to keep track off, too many many breathing treatments, too many skin creams, and too many sleepless nights.  BUT, we see the light at the end of the tunnel.  We're seeing the right doctors and taking the right steps and medications.  We're already seeing an improvement and thankful we're on the road to good health.

2.  A Healthy Max

Max sure wasn't the easiest pregnancy, nor the easiest delivery, but it was all worth it.  Max was sure eager about his arrival and came into this world the way he wanted to and the way we prayed for- healthy.  He is getting so big and it's a joy to watch him grow and learn.  He loves to coo and kick with his pants off every day and I love that.  I love that he rewards me with a smile for speaking softly and singing.  The world is the biggest and most curious place for him!  Believe it or not, but I always knew we would have two boys and Max has been an incredible addition to our family.

3.  A New School

Zachary has truly responded to his new school.  It's so great to hear him talk about colors, new animals, and enjoy washing the tiles in the bathtub, as he learns to clean up at school.  He is meeting new friends and it seems he is very affectionate towards his teachers, which means he likes them.  The school is ridiculously expensive, but in the end, it's a nominal cost to see him FINALLY happy.

4.  Good Jobs

It sure is a luxury to have a good job right now and our house is even luckier to have two of them.  Kyle was promoted at the end of the year and my bosses have been incredible supportive of my work and home career.  I've now been at my job for over a year and feel supported and challenged every day, but have the flexibility to care for my family.  We're hoping for even more success this year!

5.  A beautiful home

Again, a luxury for us.  We've put so much time, money and love into our home.  It's taken us over 4 years to get close to furnishing it and building my dream deck, but this house has turned into our palace.  It's feeling smaller, but I'm so proud and thankful this is the home we raised our boys in. 

Things We're Looking Forward to in 2013

1.  Making New Family Traditions

We have so many things we want to do with the boys!  From camping to the summer in the pool, we've got a big year of spending time together

2.  House projects

We have plans to work on our home again.  This summer, we'd like to do landscaping on our lawn for the boys.

3.  Being Healthy!

We're planning on getting the best care for our boys and watching them grow!

Thank you for all of the great memories in 2012.  We're thankful you're in our lives and look forward to seeing what 2013 brings us!