Well this has been a roller coaster of a year for myself and my family. Not only have my parents moved away, my sister and her kids have moved out of state as well. My emotions have took a nose dive literally and I've been feeling miserable the past month or two. So, What's new?
I have enjoyed the change even though it has been one of the toughest to bare in my life. But, overall I have to end this year on a really thankful note.
Thinking back since the end of last year soooo much has happened. Good happenings to bad, sad and lonely, depressing and joyful. Almost every kind of feeling has crossed my body at one point or another.
First off I have to make a shout out to my husband who has been the best friend anyone could ask for. We have had dramatic ups and downs this past year. Just only being together for coming into our 5th year; we have experienced the loss of loved ones not once, twice but over three times. We have fought about finances, jealousy, jobs, the kids school and so on. But we have managed to stay positive through all our negative thoughts and keep our marriage together.
We have moved more than five times since we have been together. This is wayyyy more than anyone should have to move in their lives!! We started off in a small; I think 500 sq ft town home; to our current home now at 1500 sq ft. Let me tell you people, Huge Difference!! Living here now for almost two wonderful years.
This past year we have almost lost our home, had our utilities shut off at one point, sad to say while company was here of all days. Thankfully we had enough to have it turned back on the same day. Thank God and thank you hunnie for putting up with my whirl wind of emotions, loving me unconditionally!! I love you!
Our oldest daughter hates school and is failing fourth grade. This has been my utmost frustration because I want more than anything for our kids to succeed at whatever it is they do. She has been tutored and has our help all the time, but she just isn't happy trying to learn something new. She is so much like me its crazy. My husband has been the best role model for her. He sits with her everyday and walks her through each step. Now she is actually enjoying the work a little more each day. The little one fits me to a "T", she loves singing and is so smart..maybe a little too smart for her age..well you can never be too smart. But, she excellerates at everything she does and reassures me that I'm doing a good job as a mother. I'm so proud of both of my girls this year. They not only have tried hard to learn, they listen more from my words of wisdom and I appreciate myself more for knowing that I have instilled such good morals, values and life lessons in them. Love you my amazing girls!
Not only have we elected our first African American/Muslim president, our world has made some changes I see. I'm not one to watch the new every time it is on or pay attention to our political side of life, but I'm slowly starting to get involved with learning about what is going on in the world. I have to say it is a good feeling to know that we do have many people who care so much for the well being of our earth and ways of life.
I started my change of eating habits and have started a workout log to losing weight before and after the holidays. So far since I started running four miles a day I have lost almost 15 pounds. Stretched out within the last 6 months but I would say its a good start.
I'm back to feeling like a kid again too since I decided to get braces and maybe help out my self esteem on my image. This has also been a good way for me to lose weight because there are certain things I just can't eat anymore...R.I.P (Spare Ribs) lol
At least until these darn things come off in a year or two. :(
Family time has sky rocketed. We play more board games with the girls, rent more family movies and I have started to let the girls cook and bake when I can.
We have had some of our first family outings like picnics in the mountains and long drives into other small towns around our area. Sampled a few winery's around and dinned out quit a bit this year, which by the way we probably should NOT have. But I'd say this year has definitely brought us together as a family.
I have had time to get to know the Internet and OOoopps I did it again..I'm in love!!
I found my circle of life, Twitter, Facebook and Myspace, ohh and have to add in my new blogging experience. I have to admit that these ways of my life have made me really find a whole new me. Since joining these sites I have been able to catch up on lots of lost time with a ton of my school mates and very good friends. I have found out too just how wonderful friendship really can be. Myself being shy in person, I have to admit I have come out of my shell now that I am able to let out what is on my mind.
Through all the backstabbing of lost friends, I have gained more true friends this year that ever.
My husband and I have been fortunate to take a few trips to the ocean this year and I was able to have lunch with some old friends that I haven't seen in years. It was nice to be able to know that through all the years lost we can sit down talk like the day was yesterday since we were last together. Love u Jenn & Family <3
The list goes on and on with my lives and learns. The top "learn" would have to be that no matter how much you lose in life, in the end you will gain a fortune..even if it isn't a million dollars. :)
Although a million dollars would make my world spin round and I would be the happiest person in the world...hey its good to have dreams right? lol
Money does make one happy, this I know from experience. At the beginning of this year we went from having it all. I never had to scrounge for change or even care how much I spent out shopping. But I have learned to limit myself and be thankful for what I have. Not too many people out there understand how to do that..just yet. But you will.
I still remain closer than ever with my parents and my sister. We talk on the phone almost everyday. TG for unlimited long distance!! Now my grandma is at her summer home here while it is freezing cold where her winter home is. So it's been nice to be able to get back into the swing of things with her playing cards and putting puzzles together.
Times like this year really do make a person enjoy what life has to offer.
So, I'm getting ready to head into another year of living and learning. I'm all prepared to face the worst and gain whatever it is that comes through my life.
I will do this knowing I have the best of friends, family and the Internet to keep me sane and going strong.
I hope everyone has the best Christmas and Wonderfully Prospering New Year!!!
2010 here I come...you better watch out world. ;)
Love, Peace & God Bless Everyone!!
Sincerely,
Steph.
