Oh my gosh. I can’t believe I am about to say (type) this, but I have been so busy that I totally forgot about blogging. Can you imagine such a thing? Me neither, until it actually happened to me!
Christmas was a wonderful, joy-filled celebration this year. Jonah did get sick on us about 3 days before Christmas Day. Really, really sick. But, he is totally recuperated now, and we made it through the holidays AT HOME, with no hospital stays. You can’t know what a blessing that was.
I have begun my duties as new Executive Director of our local Down syndrome Association. I am loving it. Very, very busy. Lots of new stuff to learn. We are jumping into the new year feet first, and I am trying to hit the ground running. Since I work from home, most days find me on my laptop, phone in reach, in my PJ’s. Can you IMAGINE such a blessing?!? That has to be the absolute best thing about this new job. I can work where, when and dressed however I want! How did I get to be so blessed? And within these few weeks, I’ve discovered something about myself. It feels GOOD to use my talents and skills. Don’t get me wrong. I absolutely love being at home with my children, and THAT is my most important “job” right now. But I’ve found a way to do that, and still have something of my own. Something that brings me joy, personal satisfaction, and also brings in a bit of income. All without endangering my ability to be a full time stay at home mom. Wow. Trust me when I say that I know EXACTLY how blessed I have been in this.
Larry and I were able to get away by ourselves for a few days right after the first of the year. It had been waaaayy too long since we’d done that. It rained and was cold and foggy the entire time we were gone. But that’s OK. We enjoyed our time together, and scoped out a few really cool potential vacation sites. We found a lodge that the kids will absolutely love. We’re hoping to spend a few days there this summer, before Jacob’s football practices interfere. On Saturday nights, they hold a “hoedown” on a small island on their property. If I can keep Jonah from falling in and drowning, he’ll absolutely love it! Jonah, outdoors in the summer time, music and dancing, lots of new hands to shake…. this kid will be beside himself!
So, how has your new year begun? Good, bad, ugly? As far as resolutions go, I don’t have any. My plan for this year is to “go with the flow” and see where I land. Learning to let go, and let life happens just may be the best thing that happens to me this year. What about you?
Anji
