2010

Hard to believe that it is here and already in full swing: 2010!



My little Myles turned 5 years old in January. We had a small family celebration and his big party with friends was at Cheer Mania. He was very excited, but it must be very confusing to have your actual birthday and then have to wait 11 days until your party! Still, facility schedule and out-of-town guests warranted a delay. This is going to be a very full year for Myles - turning 5, hopefully taking his first trip to Disneyworld and starting Kindergarten in the fall! I'm trying really hard not to think about the Kindergarten date too much. Both of my boys being in school all day is going to be quite an adjustment for me.

Kaleb has had a rough year in 2nd grade, but has learned a valuable lesson in life: when life hands you lemons (or a bad teacher), make lemonade (or deal with it). I've monitored the situation and while I still feel the school should evaluate their teachers mental structure a bit more, I do not feel he is any harm or he would have been removed. We've had to get a special retainer for K's teeth as the adult teeth aren't having room to come in since his mouth is so small. I am hopeful this will prevent braces down the road. This experience has been traumatic enough!

Norah continues to expand her vocabulary and her intensity. She is sweet and playful, but also has inherited the boys' stubbornness and determination to get her way. She has been sleeping through the night for over 7 months which is wonderful. Wish she could explain the concept to her brothers, who still sneak into our room every night - Kaleb on a floor pallet, Myles right beside me.



I decided not to set a long list of resolutions this year, but my one theme is to "step out of my comfort zone". I'd like to refocus my energy toward practical goals and talents I've been allowing to lay dormant for many years. I have started a savings plan for a family trip to Disney and I hope we will have enough saved up to visit by the fall of this year (of course the unexpected $1500 in vehicle repairs wiped my savings out, again - I can relate to the couple in Up always having to break into their piggy bank). As always, I continue to strive to be a better wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend and Christian. I am not without faults, so every day is a challenge.