Chapter 2013, page 1

Happy New Year! Just like everyone else, I'm stunned that we've reached 2013! What a year -- I don't think I can even begin to recap -- Baby Girl: Tried softball (played awesome) Played soccer Enjoyed 2 weeks in Wisconsin swimming Began 3rd grad Loved on her puppy daily Phineous: Rocked the pitching mound, basketball court and soccer field Helped his Math is Cool team take 1st place Read more Learned to cut the grass Enjoyed his friends Pepe: Another successful soccer season... Helped his team with their first undefeated season Graduated from Elementary school Found girls Began middle school First knee injury Learned lessons regarding friendship Big Joe: Traveled Works tirelessly Learned to start the washing machine Discovered the joy of running three kids to practice on the same night Relaxed in Wisconsin Cheered his kids on tirelessly from the sidelines Mama: Taught first class as an adjunct professor Worked a three-month medical leave at the University Taught 4 more courses Took full-time job at University and taught 4 more classes (thus Big Joe learning his new skills) while new boss was on medical leave -- whirlwind! Cheered my babies on from the sidelines... So incredibly proud of each f them and their accomplishments Impressed endlessly with my husband and his unending ding willingness to step in as I adjusted to my new world ** decided to start feeling healthy -- lost 30lbs! (More on this!) Sitting and reflecting today and I'm feeling incredibly blessed and in love with my family. Cheers 2013!