Out with 09, in with 2010.

Here comes a new year. They are flying by at the speed of light with the kids growing so much. This past year has brought us lots of growing up with the kids. Bella is now a full blown little person, with thoughts and opinions all her own, and you better not leave her out of anything the bigger kids do, or she'll notice and let you know. Markie goes back and forth, little kid with Bella, big kid with Lizzie and Ben. He is very sensitive and nurturing with Bella, and even surprised Kim and I a few times with unexpected kindness to Alex. Lizzie is turning into a tween before my eyes, although she has an unanticipated fondness for littlest pet shop which I allow her to indulge, it may be the last "toys" she enjoys. Clothes and lipgloss are taking over slowly. Justice is her favorite store now. Mark completed two ironmans in 09. His first year for two, with his second beating his fastest time by over an hour and a half. Way to go Mark! I found myself embarking on a new, slightly unexpected journey as I am carrying our fourth child, that has consumed me for a few months as it has zapped my energy and patience. we also lost Zelda this year, she fought for a while, but finally we gave up together and let her go in peace. I will see her again I know. We welcomed Rascal, although she proved to be too much for our family and poor Millie, so out when Rascal. In came Tater, or as I call him, Tater tot. Weighing already 60 pounds at 4 months, she is a great big boy full of love and play, we hope Tater will be around for many years!

As we begin 2010 I know there will be more changes, adventures and challenges as we will go from a family of 5 to a family of six, and my blog will have to end this year as I will no longer be a mommie of three, but of four! I am thinking of a new, public blog since I only have a handful of readers on this one, more to come on that. Bella wants to start gymnastics, watch out team, here she comes! Markie will have his first flag football game next week and plans to resume baseball in the spring. Lizzie continues gymnastics and all the challenges level 5 has to offer. We are always proud of all three in all of their endeavours. As far as Mark, his fitness goals will shift to accomodate his busy schedule, and his focus will be off the ironman distance although he will complete one more ironman in June. Yes, the same month we are expecting number four. Should find out boy or girl soon, although I am thinking girl and already have the name picked. Here we go 2010, no written goals for the year for me, lets see what life shall bring as I will continue to try to be a better person, mom, wife, friend, etc. etc. etc.