2012: Review

Maybe no one else is excited about a post in which I review the past year, but looking through everything that has happened was super exciting and also extremely nostalgic for me.

January: We rang January in the right way last year, with lots of excitement. Aubrey started walking. I almost burned the house down. Martin wore footie pajamas. Can you even ask for any more in just one month?

February: Aubrey becomes a groupie. Martin and I continue to have ridiculous conversations. We enjoy the best subs in the world!

March: Aubrey continues to get cuter and cuter in her daddy's shoes, on the farm, and playing in the dirt. I get my first pedicure! Katie teaches me the fine art of making the most delicious fresh salsa on our fabulous vacation in Florida.

April: Aubrey gets really into showing off her muscles. I have a spectacular time in Georgia with college roommates. The ridiculous conversations continue. I start making the most delicious pork tenderloin.

May: My mom turns 50! For the first time ever, my brother wants my approval. It
becomes apparent, once again, that I am terrible with cars. And Aubrey has adorable clothes.

June: Martin and I can sleep through anything. I learn some motorcycle lingo. Aubrey falls in love with strawberries and wildflowers. Caton continues to exaggerate (but less so).

July: We temporarily were without internet this month. But..... Aubrey starts climbing out of her crib. Martin defends the family. And we discover that ice cream is a huge hit.

August: We enjoy a weekend vacation for a wedding, and Martin is again...ridiculous. Aubrey finds her favorite toy. And the sleeping saga continues.

September: We go to a Zac Brown Band Concert. I become obsessed with Chicken Tacos and spend way too much time thinking about the meaning of hashtags. And Aubrey gets a kitten (or three).

October: I think I've finally overcome my issue with picking out vehicles (turns out, I haven't). The sleeping saga continues, again (the good news is at this point it's almost over). We find out we're having a girl! And we close on our dream house and move in!

November:  I really dragged my feet on getting internet access in our new home so I have a limited recollection of what happened in this month. But it included some home improvements and Aubrey learning the blame game.

December: I lose my keys. Aubrey gets really into Hide and Seek. My brothers attempt to help Martin with my Christmas Present, and of course, Christmas happens.

So.....that pretty much sums up 2012. See you next year!

Throwing Snowballs

One of the best parts about having kids is the ability to re-enjoy children's activites through your own child's eyes. I mean, yeah, playing in the snow is fun as an adult....but nothing really compares to the joy in Aubrey's face when she tosses a sprinkling of snow at her feet.

This weekend we've spent lots of time outside enjoying the snow. Sledding has definitely become a fast favorite. Snow has become a new favorite snack. And throwing snowballs at mommy is the most halarious thing in the world.

Martin: Want me to take your picture with Aubrey.
Me: No.
Martin: Why not?
Me: Because I don't want to be in a picture.
Martin: You're wearing my carharts. You can't even tell you're pregnant. (Looks me over) Well, you kind of can, but it doesn't matter.


He got one of my anyway.

Like most children, Aubrey goes from having the time of her life to freezing and needs to go in the house immediately in a matter of seconds. Seriously, it's crazy how quickly her mood can change. One second she's laughing and throwing snowballs and the next second she wants to go in the house.

Of course, once we're back in the house I make hot chocolate for both of us like my mom used to do when I was a kid.....so that's a pretty good incentive.

The Missing Shirt

Since we've moved into our new home - I've done nothing to decorate our bedroom. I haven't even attempted to organize the massive pile of clothes that Martin dropped in there on move in day and that continues to be picked through, worn, washed and then returned to a massive pile. I also haven't attempted to organize the dresser which is full of Martin's clothes and was in no way organized before moving day so I'm sure is not organized now. I do want to decorate our bedroom so it looks a little more homey and inviting, but it's really low on my priority list of rooms I want to look homey and inviting. Mostly because it's usually dark when we're in there so I don't see the mess.

Martin: Have you seen my Brockway shirt?
Me: No. Was it in that laundry that I just washed, because that is clean - I just need to fold it and bring it upstairs.
Martin: No. It's been missing since we moved. I wasn't sure if it was still in the other apartment somewhere.
Me: Oh. No. There is absolutely nothing in the old apartment. It is probably somewhere in that giant mess of clothes you have in our bedroom. I haven't touched that.
Martin: That is an organized mess and I would have found it in there by now!

The next day.

Martin: So, I found my Brockway shirt.
Me: Oh yeah, where was it?
Martin: Pretty much where you said it would be.
Me: See, I told you. It's been there the whole time.
Martin: I'm not so sure about that. The Lord works in mysterious ways.