Byron - Turned 3 years old in October, and has finally started potty training. He was very resistant to it for a long time, and then one day after a trip to a friend's house (also potty training) he decided to give it a try. He does pretty good as long as he doesn't have pants on, which isn't convenient outside of the home. So it is going to take a few months! I'll take it over nothing. He's doing really well with his speech. He says the funniest things sometimes, and often things I wish he wouldn't repeat. Mommy has a potty mouth, and it's transferring.
Lillie - Will be 11 months on Thursday, and I cannot believe how fast it's gone. She's eating mostly solid foods now, and only nursing 3 times a day. It's a little sad for mommy. She will eat almost anything! She's a good little eater. She's mastered crawling and moved on to cruising, and is even trying to stand on her own more. She will walk if you hold her hands for her. She gives the best little hugs, and some very sloppy kisses. Such a joy of a child.
Ryan - Working as usual, but really interested in trying to get a cattle operation going. So we've been looking at property to have a ranch, and other details necessary for this adventure. The whole thing scares me a little, but I'm trying to trust him.
Me - I started back at Weight Watchers in November, and I've lost 2lbs. Which is sort of disappointing when you look at the fact it's been 2 months, but I didn't gain over Christmas and Thanksgiving so that is HUGE. To facilitate my weight loss and get back in shape I started going to Jazzercise 3 times a week. I love it so much! I've always liked dancing, and music. It's the perfect exercise for me. My goal this year is to get their Fit Club 2010 shirt, which means you attend 150 classes or more. It's going to be hard to make that happen with 2 kids, but I'll give it a shot.
Christmas - Was wonderful! The best Christmas I've had in my adult life. We didn't have to travel from place to place, and got to enjoy a nice relaxing day at home. Also, Byron was so excited this year that it really got me back in the spirit. I had so much fun preparing, and planning for his Christmas morning. I made German Meatballs for dinner, which I discovered the week before to be one of his favorite meals. Just a wonderful day.
New Year's - Very uneventful around here. I'm not much of a New Year's person. I was asleep before Midnight. But I'm hoping 2010 will be a great year for us, and all of our loved ones. There seems to have been a lot of tragedy, both personal and world-wide, this last year. It's my deepest wish that the dark clouds lift and the sun comes out for everyone this year. I've set my personal goals to reach a new level of happiness, and I really hope to achieve them. They are as follows: 1) lose 40-45lbs 2)make fit club 2010 at jazzercise 3) get out of debt (or at least closer!) 4) stop taking on other people's problems as my own. No more co-dependency! 5) Be more assertive when I feel upset.
So here's to a Happy New Year, and new goals (not resolutions)!
