See Ya '09

The end of 2009 is here and I wanted to post one last time. I can't believe how slack I've been at writing. It's not for lack of excitement around here. It gets overwhelming when I get behind on posts and then I just don't want to take the time to catch up. Technology laziness at its best. One of my resolutions for 2010 will be at least one post each month.

We've already got some big changes coming in 2010. (No, not a baby annoucement!) I'll be going back to work in a couple of weeks. Back to my old group at Bank of America. That means Kyle and Anna are going to a new "school", all day instead of 9-1. The preschool Kyle was at was one of the best and he grew and learned so much while he was there and we are really going to miss it there. This will be Anna's first time and she seems very excited. It helped that my parents gave her a new backpack and a blanket and sheet for naptime for Christmas.

It's been so much fun staying home with the kids the last year and a half. Definitely created memories that will last forever and I'll always be thankful I had this opportunity while they were these ages. I had a chance to spend one-on-one time with Anna, which I didn't get in her first year while I worked. We joined the MOMS Club last fall, which gave us even more activities to do together. Kyle joined us whenever he wasn't in school and during the summer, so he wasn't left out, trust me. I had more time to spend at the gym, and even worked with a trainer for a little while. The gym became a meeting place for me and a few other moms, which was motivated me even more - thanks girls! Recently, I made the decision to become a Pampered Chef consultant, which has turned out to be very fun and rewarding. I was the top consultant in my "region" for November! I'll keep it up next year, I'll just tone it down a little. Time with my family will always be my first priority.

Patrick is still with his wholesale mortgage job, but is keeping his opportunities open. We're hoping for change for him in 2010, too. The mortgage industry is so uncertain these days and we need more stability. Speaking of change, he did the P90X workout this summer and has kept it up. I think he is thinner than when I first met him almost 13 years ago! Like 20 lbs. thinner! I'm proud of him for sticking it. He was waking up eeaarrllyy to do the workouts 6 days a week! But, hey - it worked. I'd love him no matter what, though.

So, here's to a great 2009 and for an even better 2010! We wish the best to each and every one of our friends and family!