If you would have told me last year at this time that I would once again be on bed rest and awaiting the birth of our third child...I would have said you are crazy. A third child was not in our plans right now. "Our" plans rarely go as we plan.
2012 was an interesting year where I learned a lot of things that I necessarily didn't need to know. Sometimes I feel ignorance is bliss on certain things. It made me look at others a little differently and wonder if some people are really there for you. I also learned that sometimes you need to simply disconnect and refocus.
It was also a year to realize once again that cancer is a nasty disease and it strikes when you least expect. I just keep thinking of my three cousins who have to go through the pain of losing a parent so young. I am thankful they have a strong support system with family and friends. It makes a huge difference to have others to lean on.
I also started my Thirty-One business to give me some time to be me again. My family and friends have been so supportive in making it such a success for me. I have no aspirations to move up and build a team. A few parties a month works out perfect for our family. It has allowed us this year to save more and do extras that before weren't in the budget. Our goal was to save for a little family vacation and we made that happen in August when we traveled to Niagara Falls, Ontario. The last couple months I've had to slow down my business with this pregnancy and just await later this spring when it picks back up again.
Brendan started first grade and is literally growing up before our eyes. He asks us crazy things like if he and Lila can stay home alone. Don't worry he says...I'll watch her. He had a full year of sports, birding, and over all not sitting down ever. He still likes to cuddle and give hugs/kisses and I wonder how long this stage will last with his 7th birthday approaching.
Lila is Lila. She went from a baby to a big girl overnight. She potty-trained herself in about one day, moved out of her crib, and started acting like a teenager. Her favorite phrases are "Just a minute" and "I don't know" which she uses frequently every day. She has a sassy attitude that is probably causing my hair to gray faster and literally cannot wait to be a big sister. It is like she was meant to be one her whole life:).
Hears to a fresh start to the New Year. Enjoying every moment everyday...ok maybe most moments.
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