2012. Time.

I am getting a little friendly pressure (thanks to Papa B.) to write an update! And, believe me, I had many intentions to do so over the last two weeks while we were all off school. I actually had all sorts of ideas, but ultimately, it never happened. Everyone went back to school/work today and a very nice, restful two weeks came to an end. I have to say that I was really sad to see it go so quickly--I got to be just a mommy for most of my time off and I loved it. 2011 was a rough year for us as we've adjusted to many life changes, most of which revolved around me and work and my additional schooling. I have certainly had many moments of guilt about that and while I love what I do, it takes a lot of patience from Jeff and a lot of understanding from the kids to make me successful at it. I can't go to all their soccer games, and Jeff (and Papa) is the "dance mom" and homework guy. I worry so much that I am not such a good mom, in return. Anyway, the reason I say all this is because for 2012 we made a family "bucket list". All of those items involve us just being a good family and spending quality time together. In fact, my word for this year is TIME, in the family sense. We kicked off last Sunday with our first item. Every Sunday we will eat a "fun" meal on our good china (which I had NEVER used until Sunday), simply to remind us not to take life too seriously. I mean, pizza, and 8 & 5 year olds, and fine china--can't take that seriously, right? So here's to 2012. Time.