The first semester is over and the next one starts on 1/7. I finished up with a 4.0 (just barley), which was pretty difficult taking 5 classes and being so out of practice with the whole mom/wife/student at the same time----thing. We enjoyed have 6 of our missionaries over for a late Christmas eve breakfast and to watch BRAVE. We also enjoyed having Michael's cousin Kira (love that girl!) stay with us a while. Most of all, I enjoyed spending time with my sweet family. I don't tell my kids enough how awesome they really are. I am truly blessed to have such a wonderful crew to learn from. Let's talk New Years Resolutions.. hmmm, well I would have to say that #1 on the list is to tell each one of my kids and my husband how special they are, everyday..and have a different reason for appreciating them everyday. #2. To teach them something new every day..even if it is only that their mother can be patient..and not yell at anyone for an entire day :) #3. Finish up this next semester like a champ..a little nervous about taking 4 science classes but hey, I can do this! #4 Continue to exercise regularly..this may sound dumb, but it really helps me to be a much nicer person, and to manage my stress most effectively. #5. Super excited about doing more projects around my house. I will probably just gather supplies for the first 5 months until the end of this next semester, and plan on doing the work over the summer. We'll see, I might not be able to wait that long. A girls got to dream!! Lots of big ideas, some may be a little while in the making, but that's ok!
