Oh, hello 2012

How is it that at every New Year's Eve at the stroke of midnight I find myself thinking, "I can't believe it's already another year!"  Seriously, where did 2011 go?

I'll have to admit, 2011 was pretty pretty good to me.  Some of the highlights include (but are not limited to):

• We moved back into our house after crazy months of renovating while my parents patiently took us in (... although now I feel like we might be Mary and Joseph and find there are no rooms available at the inn if we came a-knocking... hehe).  
• We learned how to be parents 24/7.  Much different than the "fake" kind, ya know.  ;)  But seriously, hardest job ever.  And the best simultaneously.  Which usually then = most tiring.
• I went back to work and learned how to balance full time job plus being a new mommy.  I am lucky to have had such understanding and supportive co-workers.  It made going back to work much easier.
• I decided, with the support of R, to stay at home with G and not go back to work in the fall.  It has been a huge blessing and I do not have any regrets although I do miss my fat paycheck (haha) ... and the kids ... and my work friends, of course.
• I decided to finally get my a$$ in shape and lost some necessary weight.
• We made it official and R proposed!  

• We decided to pursue adoption!  More details on that doozie later.

I am excited to see what 2012 brings us.  Last year had its ups and downs (although certainly more ups), and as cheesy as it may be, I can only hope that this year brings health, happiness, peace and joy to all.