The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2011 annual report for this blog.
Here’s an excerpt:
The concert hall at the Syndey Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was viewed about 26,000 times in 2011. If it were a concert at Sydney Opera House, it would take about 10 sold-out performances for that many people to see it.
I had no clue 2011 would bring a new husband, a move to Kansas, and a new baby on the way. I also had no idea it would bring with it so many ups & downs!
I despised a lot of things at the beginning of 2011, I had a lot of hope for some things (and people) that ended up breaking my heart.
But, I was unexpectedly changed by life. Where I lost one love I gained another, more true and honest than I thought I could find. It happened a lot faster than I thought it would too. I was prepared to be a single mom for the long haul. I guess the best laid plans…well, those are the ones that usually get turned upside down.
3 months is all the time that is left until this little baby is born. The last 6+ months have flown by. I wish I could say I was even the littlest bit ready to have a newborn, a baby, a toddler…that is me future trippin’ as my husband likes to say. If I remember correctly I am in for a lot of NO SLEEPING. That, if you know me at all, is a very bad thing. It was bad when I did this in my early 20’s…it will be terrible in my late 30’s… 🙂
This pessimist in me is a persistent bugger. Being married to a Sagittarius, like myself, is very interesting. I am not used to someone just knowing why I feel or act the way I do. Or even mirror each other without either of us realizing it right away.
I love my life. I got myself so used to being frustrated, grumpy, woe-is-me, for a long enough time that it is taking me a little while to come around to truly seeing my life for what it actually is. Filled with joy, love, new changes everyday! I have 3 kids that love me, dote on me and love our life. The same 3 kids are also head over heels in love with Josh. He loves them and they love him. I am one lucky woman.
So I say, bring it on 2012!
Today has been absolutely wonderful.
My kids, my husband…they bring me such joy and today has been so much more than I expected it to be.
Josh and I spent hours together wrapping all the gifts, listening to music, and being in awe over how different our lives are now as compared to a year ago. We are so blessed with the love & happiness we have found together.
The kids are beside themselves with how happy we are. Once again I am so impressed and in awe of how they have adapted and exceeded what I thought was possible. Exceptional grades, exceptional flexibility with our full time work schedules, exceptional attitudes (when teenage hormones aren’t involved, that is).
Therefore I was not surprised at all when they LOVED and appreciated every single gift they received this year, no matter the size or cost…value is in the eye of the beholder.
See the clear/black checkered Vans?!?! See them? How awesome are those! I always wanted the clear Converse but couldn’t ever get them in stock…this time I was able to get a pair for Sadie, Vans for Tyler, and mine as a free bonus pair! How awesome is that?? Now everyone can see all of my fun hand knit socks…hopefully some motivation for some new fun socks & patterns!
As far as Christmas knitting goes…I do have a family left to knit/crochet for and get mailed out. I don’t know what to make them yet, part of why I haven’t had them to send out. I am almost done with Josh’s stocking, that leaves mine & new baby for next year…not too shabby!
I was hoping I could get to items for all of the Ensey family too, but unfortunately that didn’t happen working full time. Once I am not working and home more I will have time to plan for next Christmas.
As for knitting today…I am so very tempted to whip out a baby sweater or…not sure what I want to do. I may just finish up this stocking 😉
I wish everyone a fabulous Christmas today!! I hope you all are happy and peaceful with family and loved ones today.
I should put this under the Body, Body, Body page since that is what it’s all about…but I won’t…
Maybe it’s time to talk about the changes this body is going through. I almost feel like I am just along for the ride and it’s going to do what it’s going to do without my consent or acknowledgement.
I am still wearing almost all non-maternity clothes with the help of the Belly Belt Combo Kit.
I feel…how do I feel? Well, hormones are my enemy. I am emotional, sometimes sad, sometimes quick-tempered, sometimes giddy, most of the time just like normal…I hope.
I feel this little kid moving a lot now. It’s funny, I will forget I am pregnant and then, kick!punch!bam! Overall I am surprisingly comfortable as far as the aches and pains go. With Trevor (10+ years ago) I had so much more happening with my body; sciatica, aches, pains, indigestion, headaches. Not this time…knock on wood. A few nights of heartburn, a few headaches, and the only time I have any achey-ness is when I have worked 8-12 hours on my feet with no extended periods of rest. Like tonight, at work, on my feet.
The ultrasound was a huge relief! I love seeing the blood flow of the baby, the heart, the stomach, the brain, it’s little hands and feet. It was moving and kicking like crazy the whole time, didn’t like the intrusion I am thinkin’.
I had myself all excited to find out the sex and then, no go. So now I am finding I am back to happy not knowing. Frustrating for others, I understand, but I just don’t care. We have our names picked, we both like neutrals/unisex colors so it works for us.
I do think I will post in the Body, Body, Body page and talk a little more in detail about dealing with the weight gain, body size issues and my bulimia/anorexia. Not on the front page though 😉
Letting the belly hang isn’t usually what I do so I took a second picture of how it looks when I hold my back and abs tight for comfort.
I received a surprise package from Kiki- aka kikipotomus- aka Karen 🙂 and look how lovely! Super fun project bag… now to choose the perfect project for it!
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Almost half done with Josh’s Stocking.
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