Christmas, 2008, and More...

Again, it has been awhile. I seem to have less and less free time (and energy) as the months roll by. Many things happened in December; nothing bad necessarily, but it has been trying for me. I'm looking at it as a time of growth and self-appraisal. I should start by saying that I absolutely adore Christmas. I love the smiles, the smells, the lights, the decor, and the magic. But this year, I just couldn't get there. I feel bad about that because it was Evan's first Christmas. At least he wasn't old enough to remember alot.

There are many changes on the horizon in my life; some that took place in 2007 (i.e. Evan) that I'm still adjusting to, and some that are in the works now. There are some changes pending with my job and I'm not quite sure where I will fit when those take place. My brother and his family are moving to Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 15th. And I'm changing. Maybe it's being a mom, or a working mom...I don't know. But it's uncomfortable and exhausting. I miss my old, cheerful, energetic self.

On a lighter note, I have also been trying to keep my blessings in mind. I have a wonderful (and patient, I should add) husband to whom I've been married for two years. I have the cutest baby boy in the whole world; he's my little sweet Teapot. I have wonderful parents who double as the best friends a person could ever have. I have JR's family who have cultivated a friendship with my own family, and we all spent the holidays together. I have my brother and his family and I'm thankful for their new opportunity. I have a job, house, car, food, and especially a relationship with Christ. As I pray, I try to specifically thank God for all of these things.

The Little Teapot is five months old now and changing like crazy. He has been giggling all day long while JR and I took down our Christmas tree and decorations. He plays with toys, he holds his own bottle (YAY!!!), and he's turning over in both directions now. He's been sleeping all night since he was two months old. Once he can change his own diaper, we are THERE! J/K. I want to be with him all the time.

So, my conclusion from all of this self-appraisal? I hope and pray that 2008 is as wonderful as 2007 was for me. And I wish that for everyone else, too. Love you all.