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<\/a>First resolution of 2012<\/span>: 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.<\/p>\nSecond resolution<\/span>: Update this site at least twice a week. Last year I set a goal<\/a> 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?<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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<\/a>, many<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 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 … Continue reading <\/a>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.<\/p>\n