Another Year Has Gone By

Just wanted to say a few things to close out the year. I love my boys, despite how crazy they can be, I really do love them. I know this is the time for people to think about their resolutions. I have thought about mine. I do think the beginning of the year is a good time to think and do things that you want to do differently, however, I also realize that any time is a good time to make positive changes. I have a few things on my list. I used to have a very extensive list, 10 plus resolutions, most of which I would forget about half way down, or just focus on the the first few, or maybe fail at all of them…which is why I only have a few goals on my list this year. I would really hope that I could accomplish that. 

Some funny Kaj sayings as of right now are: "Are you kidding me?"

He says this following most things right now. 

Example: 

Me: Kaj you need to finish your dinner

Kaj: Are you kidding me, mom?

Me: No, I'm not kidding you.

I know that he got this from me. And the more he has been repeating things the more I realize I need to watch what I am saying. This is not to say that I feel like I am shooting off at the mouth, or dropping expletives all the time, it is just a good reminder that these kids are paying attention. 

Josh is saying more and more words. He is super fun to be with. It is easy to see that he loves taking pictures, and says "cheese" and smiles at the camera with no coaxing whatsoever! Which is very different from Kaj. Josh also loves reading books. He especially loves "The Pigeon Wants a Puppy." He still does funny little dances, and runs around like crazy with his brother, he eats like a champ, and makes me such a happy mom, because again, no coaxing needed, he will eat broccoli, chicken, pesto pasta-he tried everything and likes most everything. 

I have am counting down the last weeks before we welcome, yet, another boy Christensen into our home. I have to admit this pregnancy has not been that great, and my attitude has suffered because of it. This is the part I do not like to see in myself, because for the most part I really try to stay positive. I will not go into the nitty gritty( your welcome), but there are not many symptoms I have not felt, and even better that are still going on. So I am just so ready to meet the little guy, and be done with all the sickness.

I am also very thankful for Sam. He works so hard for our family. Everything that we have, it is because Sam is working hard. I know I don't thank him enough, but I do recognize it so much of the time. He has been very sweet, helpful, and patient with me and the boys while I have not felt well, and it has been great to know I have his support. He is liking his job, and the doctor he works for more and more, and I know he also appreciates being able to learn for the doctor, as well. Sam speaks very highly of the skill he has, as well as the way he is handling building up his practice, and I know this makes his job more enjoyable, just because he is able to learn that much more. 

So yes, it has been a good year, it has been an emotional year, there has been a lot of changes, and challenges, but I feel like I have grown from those things, and even been able to understand and appreciate more the people in my life who truly love me and my whole family without any conditions. I am excited for 2014, but I hope to live more in the present this year, without thinking too much about the past or the future, and just enjoy the moments I have right in front of me. 

The Cold is Here

We are currently sitting at temperatures of -20 degrees…My feelings on the matter are: I am very happy that we have a warm house, and I tend to then take really hot showers. Because with it being that cold outside it only makes sense to turn that water up to just about scalding. Now, they say it like this:  "it's negative 20 degrees out with the windchill." and I guess the "wind chill" part needs to be stated, because they are saying, " oh hey guys, without the windchill it wouldn't be that cold…" maybe -10. I am no meteorologist per say, but my point is, it is still really really cold. 

Needless to say the snow has reminded me of Utah. It reminds of driving in Utah snow, and so far it is still powdery and as awesome as ever. However, they do not plow the roads here. I am not saying that sarcastically either, I mean that they really don't plow the streets here…at all. In Utah if a storm hits like clock work you can count on the roads getting paved right away in preparation for morning commuters. Here they throw down some gravel on some of the main roads, and then send you telepathic hugs and good luck wishes as you drive. It really hasn't been that bad yet even with a couple days of big storms. 

We are officially decorated as of today also. I did a lot of the decorating last weekend, but we got our tree today. Sam and I went back and forth a lot this year when it came to the tree. Fake or real? Getting a pass to pick one out ourselves? Or do we just get a lovely pre lit Christmas tree? Or just go pick out a tree at a tree farm? We went with the last choice. It was me who really wanted to go chop down our tree this year, just to start a tradition with the boys. Sam reminded me our kids are 3 and 1, and in a couple years it will be awesome, but it doesn't make a lot of sense right now. Which is totally true. It also didn't come up that I am also 32 weeks pregnant, and really? You want to hike around and look for a tree? But, he didn't say anything like that. Ha! Though I guess it was a weird desire for me to have at this point. I am happy we went with the real tree, it smells so wonderful in our house now!  A nostalgic Christmas tree smell that is filling every room in the house reminding me of childhood Christmases. Hmmm..I love it. We also have almost all of our Christmas shopping done, and now we can just enjoy the rest of the season.