I usually do my recap of the year on New Years Day, but this year, I won’t have time. Why, you might ask? Well, Brian, Beau and I are headed to the Fiesta Bowl this year to watch my beloved Cowboys take on Stanford in their first BCS Bowl appearance.
We are very excited to make the trip. And of course, I wouldn’t be me without being apprehensive and worried: apprehensive to leave my little B behind (even though she will be in great care of Me Ma and Pa Pa and the puppies, and probably never miss me – which I really truly hope she doesn’t), worried the weather will behave and flights stay on time, worried about my health (which let’s just keep brief and say…. has not been very well these days/weeks), worried about little B’s health (because she is battling a cold which invariably leads to ear infections with her), worried about spending money on a trip like this (even though it is already paid for). You know the usual……just worrying about things I can’t control.
I said in my New Year blog to start 2011 that I would stop being such a worrier and let things just happen…...stop relying on lists, live in the moment more, not feel guilty about taking time for myself…guess I didn’t do so well there because I am a planner that loves my lists, and always feels guilty if I am not doing something for someone else. Oh well. Pretty sure I am just built this way. It makes me feel good to be organized. It makes me feel good to make others happy. And while I do take the time to get my nails done, or my hair fixed - I secretly like it a whole lot more when my little blond side kick is right by my side. Don't get me wrong - when I do have a quiet house - I do love it - but after 20 minutes, that passes, and I am ready for the kids and hubby to be home - where we are intended to be.
Okay, enough about me…….I did also hope that Brenley learned to wear big girl panties. CHECK. I hoped that Beau would learn to ride his bike. SEMI-CHECK. He is much improved, but that innate desire and thrill to want to ride a bike and take off that almost all boys have – just isn’t there with him. So this year, I hope for that spark to ignite with him.
I hoped that the babies in my life that would be born in 2011 (from family and friends) would be born healthy to healthy mommies. And while there were a few issues, I can certainly praise Him in making sure we did end up with healthy babies and healthy mommies.
This year, I hope that Brenley continues to amaze us with her intelligence, wit, charm, and stubbornness. This year will be one where she turns 4, begins preschool, and begins organized sporting activities. And I need to get her into something that involves music, because she loves it. Oh my goodness, it is going to be “fun” ! This little chickadee is so much like her mama, it scares me. I shake my head at her fierce independence and extreme motivation to just do it herself. And while I shake my head, my mother laughs. I am getting paid back in full.
And Beau, sweet, sweet Beau who has a heart that overflows with love…..
He really has come into his own this year. From hitting the cover off the ball in baseball – both machine and kid pitch. To being a great “Center” for his football team…..”HUDDLE! HUDDLE! HUDDLE!” To now really understanding his position and loving the game of basketball. He loves sports and we love watching him. I hope he continues to have a fun year in Sports where he continues learning sportsmanship, team building and the game.
And school? He finished 2nd grade strong and is having a tremendous 3rd grade year. He writes in cursive now (and does it well for a lefty). He knows how to multiply up to 12 and once back to school next week, will wrap up his division tests and finish through 12 there also. He has the most reading count points in his class – he LOVES to read. I can’t find enough books to keep up with him. He just continues to amaze us. He is a great boy. I hope 2012 keeps the bullies away, and he continues to make good friends and he finds more things that interest him and keep him challenged.
For my love, Brian, I wish for him continued patience to deal with us three (ha ha), a fulfilling career, and of course, all the love and happiness we can shower on him.
And for my family - from my parents to my siblings to all my in-laws to my nieces and nephews - I wish for them health, happiness, peace, love, and joy every day of the year.
Okay, that's all I've got. Stay tuned for a lot of ORANGE POWER pictures to come, and of course, all the events that make up our year for 2012. Love to you all........
