It's been almost an entire year since I've touched this blog. So much has happened...so many pictures taken.
BUT I needed a break. A break from trying to sugar coat my life...trying to make it look like non stop fun...with cute well groomed children 24/7....because in all honestly nobody lives like that, and I needed to stop feeling like a failure.
The truth is I want to document my life's happenings...the good and the bad, because life is....good and bad.
Plus I believe that the people who actually read this care enough about me and my family that they want to see the non-professional pictures...the simple holiday fun...(or chaos)...the everyday mundane not so fancy way of life that is my life. A life that I consider beautiful even if at times I feel like I am drowning in.
I don't have the time or energy to post a million pictures of everything we have experienced over the past year but here are some of my favorite highlights....
Olivia turned 3 on April 28th 2012
End of Kindergarten activities June 2012
Road trippin' to Utah End of June 2012
Moved into our (new to us) house in July. A five bedroom 3 bath, 3 car garage, finally enough space for the whole family...house. We also became landlords for the first time. It hasn't been as bad as I thought. Our renters pay their rent on time and that's really all I can ask for.
Even though this move brought us much closer to Jared's job...reducing his commute time in half, we left our very best friends behind in Mukilteo which pretty much left me devastated. However, this move has also brought us some of the very best neighbors anyone could ask for (plus a couple not so great ones) and a cul-de-sac full of kids to play with.
Finding out we were pregnant with baby #4
Yes this was planned! And we were thrilled even though this was in the midst of probably the most stressful time in our 10 years of marriage. I was really...really sick and Jared's job was really...really stressful. Bella was having a very difficult time adjusting to a new school, home etc. Jared's angel of a mother came to stay with us for 10 days. She was the glue that held us together. Oh how I love her so!
Halloween 2012
Braden turned 2 on Nov. 1st 2012
Bella turned 7 on Dec. 18th 2012
Christmas 2012
Bella started basketball Jan 2013
She was the only girl on her team. The boys were pretty aggressive and never passed the ball but she still had fun.
Reptile Man at Bella's school Feb 2013
35 weeks pregnant March 2013
...and just because they are cute!!
I am grateful for this past year...its been tough...probably the toughest for me as a wife and mother. in 12 short days we will be adding another little boy...baby Tanner...to our family and I am sure that life will only get even more stressful...but I am learning a lot about myself. I am strong, I make mistakes...sometimes big mistakes...as a parent. If you let God lead your life amazing blessings can happen. Things fall apart so things can fall together. Just when you think that you cannot possibly keep it together any longer somehow you do....and secretly wishing I could put my kids in daycare and get a full time job does not make me a horrible mother...it means I am normal, and hopefully tomorrow will be a better day:)
I am hoping that my next post will include a picture of a beautiful baby boy since I am so done with being pregnant. Wish us luck with four...we're gonna need it!
5 comments:
So fun to see what you've been up to! And your blog also made me cry... "Things fall apart so things can fall together." I needed that right now. Also, I feel like such a bad friend because we haven't talked in years. I like the name Tanner! It was one I had on my list (maybe I got it from Stacy). Not that I'm going to need any more names. haha.
I loved seeing your snapshot year in review. You have a beautiful family and I can't wait for little Tanner to be born. You will make an awesome mother of four! Miss you.
I loved your update and all the pictures. I'm so excited that you get to be a mom of 4, and I love the name Tanner! WE all feel like we are drowning in our lives. It's natural. You are still a good mother and wonderful person. Miss you... and all my roomies! Add me to your blog list: darcydeckhughes@gmail.com
I loved reading the update. I was just thinking about you the other day so it was so glad to see you had posted. I loved every word of this blog! Well, not the stress that you have been under but loved the honest truth you shared. I was dying over the "wishing I could put my kids in daycare and get a full time job does not make me a horrible mother." I have thought that many of times!! Yes, very normal, indeed : ) I cannot wait to see pictures of your little guy. Good luck with everything!
You are more up to date on your blog than me! I love the update and I am happy for you guys, with your family, your house and your new baby coming home soon! I've been falling apart myself, and with only one kid, and I really appreciated the end of your post. You deserve more than just good luck with your new baby!
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