Happy New Year!!

First resolution of 2012: Get Adam back on a good bedtime and nap schedule. I went to bed last night at one o’clock and Adam was still awake. I wish I was kidding. When he was still up at 11:50 we brought him out for the ball drop and then put him back in bed after it was over.

It was pretty cute to have him yelling, “Happy New New!!” But since even after his late night he only “slept in” to 8:30, we really need to work on getting him back on a routine.

Second resolution: Update this site at least twice a week. Last year I set a goal of updating at least once a week and am proud to report that I was successful (I will admit to cheating one week by back-dating a post). I should be able to handle two posts a week – two kids should give me twice as much to talk about, right?

In many ways 2011 was a very good year to us. Dave came home safely from his deployment to Afghanistan, we were blessed with another healthy baby boy, and we celebrated Adam’s second birthday.

The year was not without its share of hardships as well. I try to keep the mood here light and fun, because really, people come here to see pictures of my children and read about the many, many ways they are turning my hair gray. I don’t want to mislead anyone in to thinking things here are always unicorns and rainbows though – because that just ain’t so.

My wishes for 2012 are that my children remain healthy and happy, that my extended family continues to grow in number – and not decrease, and that I become a better, more patient mother to my boys.

That last one is not to imply that I am not a good mom already, because while I may not be a perfect parent (whatever that is), I do not feel all conceited in saying that I am the best mommy for Luke and Adam. Do I think that every person should raise their kids the exact same way? No. I am just saying that I think when it comes to raising our boys – Dave and I are the best ones for the job – which is probably a good thing, since it is our job.

I do struggle with patience though (if only I had a nickel for every time my mother reminded me that, “patience is a virtue”). And as these two little “angels” of mine get older my patience is definitely put to the test more frequently.

I wouldn’t trade my sweet, silly little guys for anything though. So I am sure this year you can expect lots of stories and photos (at least twice a week right?) as we go about living our crazy life.