This has been a year of incredible growth.
Last winter brought some of the darkest days we've had since starting our family. Now the summer sun is shining (and the humidity stifling) and I feel so thankful that we've come as far as we have. After seemingly endless late night conversations, reading of parenting books, consults with friends, and a little bit of family therapy, Jeremy and I are finally (kinda, sorta) figuring out how to parent Ethan. We are also actually taking the time to enjoy each other despite a hectic schedule and the constant demands of kids. Ethan and I are slowly reconnecting. Most of 2012 I spent alternating between being too busy with Sam to spend much time with Ethan and freaking out at Ethan because of his destructive behavior. Now my 5-year-old buddy and I sleep together every night and most days I don't yell and he doesn't hit. This is progress!
I'm also figuring out my residency applications and feeling thankful that I finally have a chance to reflect on what I want in my career and how to make it happen.
Our dear friend Marcy and her awesome kids down the street are total gems, making this neighborhood into a real community for us.
Nana and Pappy finally got the chance to sleep over with both kids and everyone survived.
Wow. I am one lucky person.
Here's to 32!
2 comments:
For what it's worth, I think you and Jeremy are doing such an amazing job of parenting your little guys. So much love and patience. I've often thought you both are so well suited for parenting a kid like Ethan.
Here's to 32 being another great year for you. =)
Happy belated birthday Jody !
So glad to hear there is light after some difficult months ! love to you and all your guys xoxo
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