Farewell to 2010

As the last day of the year, today is regarded as a day of reflection for many people. While I'm not really big into the New Year's celebration, I do enjoying have a day to look back on the ending year and muse on the prospects of the coming one.


Reflections
For many people, 2010 was a difficult year that saw many downs which sometimes over-shadowed the ups. For our family, 2010 was a great year.

Some highlights:

-- The twins turned one! We survived! They've successfully learned to walk, talk, and feed themselves. :)

-- Hayden potty-trained and became a very independent three year old. :)

-- We bought the minivan. (I'm still not sure how I feel about this...)

-- I started back to school and have, so far, done very well in my classes.

-- Michael and I made the decision to get married and truly complete our family.


This year marked a very happy chapter in our lives and we are very excited about the coming year.


Resolutions
2011 holds many promises and adventures for our family... We can't wait!!!

Our family resolutions for 2011 will likely change as the year progresses, but for now, we have a few goals:

Twins
1. Potty-training! It will be a financially liberating day when we no longer have to buy diapers :)
2. Toddler-beds! While it breaks my heart to admit it, my babies aren't really babies anymore. Michael has been very patient with me, but he has told me I can't avoid them growing up forever.

Hayden
1. Management. 2010 brought us a diagnosis of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder for Hayden. Thankfully, most of his compulsions are things that make him an easier child: organization and hygiene are top two. His more obstrusive habits are mild and impact Michael and I more than himself. We're waiting until the first of the year to begin counseling for his disorder in hopes that it relieves his daily anxieties and makes things easier.
2. School. My sweet boy will be turning 4 years old this year which means... SCHOOL! I'm devestated.

Michael and I
1. Wedding! May 6, 2011 will be the day Michael and I exchange vows. We're very excited to celebrate our love with our family and friends.
2. Home-making. We hope to finish decorating our home this year. It's long over due.
3. Fitness. We've made the decision to become a healthier family this year and plan to join a local gym.

For me, personally, I want to better manage my time so that my school commitments interfere less with the time I need to spend with my family. I also want to be better about blogging. There are so many things that happen in our daily lives that I never want to forget and this is where I need to document them.

Until next year...