Haven’t blogged in a bit, er….well, I’ve “blogged” but I haven’t actually taken the time to type anything note-worthy and post it. I figured I could at least do that one last time before 2011 is over. I have to say, 2011 has been a pretty dern good year. While mediocre, and for the most part, uneventful…that’s how I like it. All the entertainment mags and sites are doing it so I think I will as well. Let’s talk about what I think were some of the most important things to have happened in my life this year. First off, hey…I’m happy to be here. Can’t take for granted the life we are living, we’re blessed to have that. I’m absolutely and exponentially proud of my kiddo. She has grown and changed leaps and bounds over the course of the past year. She is just so smart and hilarious; she amazes me every single day. I feel so lucky that Asher and I were chosen to be her parents, it’s a perfect fit. We do make a great team. “This is a job for all the carebears.” – Sophie
Earlier this year marked a milestone for me, I had successfully (and surprisingly) breastfed my boo for over 2 years. Goal was 1 year, surpassed it and couldn’t be more proud of myself. What a great ability we are given as women to provide that kind of nourishment and care for our kids. What an experience.
While I can’t think of specifics, the best parts of this year have been the parts that include Asher and Sophie, they are my everything. And our families and their support. Nothing is more important than family. Love. Health.
(and great friends P. Lizzle and Ahndrea, of course)
At the Willis household we have just had our first “real”Christmas. It was a HUGE deal this year. Sophie finally “got it” this year. Santa was a very real thing and boy he did not disappoint. The two prases “Sophie, you’ve got to do ____ or Santa isn’t going to bring you anything for Christmas” and “Sophie, Santa doesn’t bring you treats if you’re not a good girl” are a mother’s best friend. I’m going to wear them out until she realizes I’m full of sh*t…which will probably be a month from now. Can’t get anything past that girl.
And, let’s not forget….as of 6 days ago….SIX DAYS….we are (cold-turkey) PACI-FREE and (for the most part) POTTY-TRAINED! Thank you, thank you, thank you. And thank you Santa for taking Sophie’s paci’s to kids who need them….and thank you stomach bug for indirectly aiding in the potty-training process. Couldn’t have done it without you.
Did I mention my kid is THREE? Whaaaaaaaaaaat?
I would like to document some of the things that Sophie is in to, or doing, OR saying right now…because mom brain doesn’t end when you actually push the kid out…it only gets worse.
Here goes:
-at any given moment she can go into “dog mode” or “cat mode” or “[insert character of the day] mode” and she’s pretty damn good at staying in character. future actress? probably.
-she can basically quote the entire ‘Ice Age’ movie
-she LOVES any & all things ‘Winnie the Pooh’
-she hates wearing her hair up, “I’m a girl…” she says
-if it’s not orange-flavored…she doesn’t want to drink it. unless, of course, it’s hot chocolate
-she is super into the ‘Care Bears’ right now – she is Tenderheart, I’m (usually) Cheer Bear, Asher is Grumpy Bear
-she likes playing drawing games or “Regular Show” games on the internet
-the only thing she actually LOVES to eat is chicken & rice
-she only wants to sleep with her Dada in our bed…she is her father’s daughter
-did I mention she’s PACI-FREE?
-she loves her “kids” Gray, Ella and Conner and “Brother Noah”
I’m sure there are TONS more things but, that’s just a short list. She’s such a sweet kid and she is seriously the best thing to have ever happened to me. She is what I am most thankful for in this crazy world…she makes everything better, puts things into perspective, she is our priority. Blah, blah, blah and more gushy mushy mommy stuff. I dig it.
Happy New Year, folks.
Catch ya on the flipside.
peerrrrrrrrrrnnisssssss
bonjour le peeeeen
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