1. New Years Weekend
We have had a busy 2011 and a great weekend to end the year. I worked nights this weekend so we were able to lounge around and enjoy our day and spend good old fashion time at home. Here is a picture of me and the boys hanging out in the bedroom (taken by my Iphone). Maybe one of our resolutions should be...no more pacifiers!
2. The year of the home
In 2011 I tried to focus on getting projects done around the home. I have lived here for four years and it still needed a TON of work. Lots of work happened. Some of these projects include (and this is just some) updating the hall bathroom, putting in new carpet in the front room, laminate hard word into the dining and hallway, painting the guest room, dining room and hallway AND changing out all the door knobs and hinges to a brushed nickle instead of the old gold. Outside we cleared out the major ivy/weed overgrowth around the house and took down some overgrown bushes in the back (that was my 2011 new years resolution!) Grateful for the updates and all of the people who took the energy to help!
3. Putting words together
The boys have continued to grow in their communication skills. They are starting to put two and three words together and trying to form thoughts/sentences. I sometimes just stop in awe and amazement when I watch them interact with others and grow. Yes...I am that proud proud mom who gawks at her own kids.
4. Brothers
Having multiples is hard. Who am I kidding...having kids in general is hard. But I will admit that I am pretty lucky that I can see the boys interact with each other as brothers and best friends at such a young age. It is so sweet when they call for each other and when they help each other out. They are also smart enough to
put their brother into the hot seat if necessary. For example, if I am about to change Owen's diaper he wants me to change Cameron's first. Or if I ask, "who wants to get out of the bath first," then Cameron will point to Owen. My hope is that they always stay friends, always remain close, and always have each others back.
I am not going to lie...I wanted to call everyone on my call list and tell them that I had one of my loans paid off. I worked a crap load of extra hours over the holidays and I am excited to say that the hard work paid off. It paid Sallie Mae off. I still have my car loan (this years resolution) and then one last giant student loan BUT this small step is a huge victory in this house.
