January...So Far

I feel like lots of things have happened since we rang in the new year. Since Big Daddy has been away I have noticed how fast things change in even the span of a week. Being apart can really start to take a toll on both of us. He falls into the routine of being alone in a hotel room night after night and I get used to the bathroom staying clean for more than 5 minutes and not having to pick up clothes from the closet, the bathroom and the bedroom. I knew that 2011 would be an eventful year, but there have been quite a few things that have happened already!

• Our Church started a new series and I'm doing the daily devotional and started working on reading the whole Bible this year.
• We found out that a couple-friend of ours has split up and will most likely be divorcing.
• We have found out about new babies that are expected this year. (not in this house!)
• I have not quite perfected my chain stitch, but after NOT crocheting in 7+ years, I have picked up yarn again!
• I am doing yoga...daily.
• I have found that absence really makes the heart grow a little fonder.
  
• Ellie says "Sissy" (sounds more like "Sithsy") more than "Maaa" for Maggie.
• In preparation for homeschooling Maggie in the fall, I bought sight word flashcards...or maybe Santa brought them. Anyway, she has been begging to "play the game" and last night, we did. I picked out 20 words that I thought would be easy for her to "sound out" and she did really well! I didn't realize that there were more words on the back. Of course, she insisted that we do those word too even though the were a little more difficult. Once again, she impressed me. I have moments where I really worry about trying to teach her the things that she "should" know and this was just the boost of confidence that I needed!

And it's only January 5th!!