2008 in review

Well 2008 has been interesting to say the least. I have had many things happen over the past year. The biggest would be deciding to get divorced and being thrusted into single parenthood. This resulted in many disparaging moments. It has also created many great moments. I have a new found freedom. I don't mean that I was repressed or tied down. My decision making needs have changed. It tested my fortitude. I think it also brought out some of the best in me. It has also made me question myself. It has made me seek advice and help from friends and family. Which I appreciate greatly, even when I sound frustrated. I have reconnected and met a few more friends whom I have come to love dearly. A couple of them stepped up and really helped me through a couple troubling moments. In all I have have some GREAT moments in a troubling year.

My kids have grown so much over the past year also. My son is becoming his own keeper more and more everyday. It's cool to watch him develop as a person. I find my self missing the moments when I was the center of his universe. He played baseball this year and loved it. It was fun watching him the other kids play. He's made a lot of friends. He's started 1st grade and is learning at a good rate. He also tirelessly asks questions.

My little girl. All I can say is wow. She has grown so much this year. It literally feels like a snap of the finger and she was just a babe. I can't believe how literal she has become. She can keep a conversation going better than some adults I know. She just a spitfire. Her love of cars thrills me, but I have tried to balance that with the girly things also. It is a funny sight to see me brushing her hair and painting nails.

We also bought a dog this year. His name is Bristol and he's a German Short Hair. The kids have grown to love him. I think the dog loves them, even though his ears and tail has been pulled. Among countless other things. He takes it comes back for more.