Good Things to Come

I've been looking forward to next year for most of this month.  This year, while it has also been good, has been challenging.  I sent out Christmas cards for the first time this year and debated on a letter, but really didn't think that I could sum things up well or really express what this year has been for us.  Mostly, it's been a year of adjustment. Of course there was the adjustment to two kids, but there was also the adjustment to Cystic Fibrosis.  It's an adjustment I hope none of you ever have to experience.  There were many tears, as well as lots of laughter, smiles, and wonderful milestones.  I've learned a lot about myself, my family, and many of those "worldly things" that I never thought I'd have to deal with.  It's been a full year.  In reality, it feels as if it's been a lot more than a year.  It has been a lot.

With the coming of the New Year, I've been looking forward to a lot of good things to come.  Sadly, at the top of that list is a change in health insurance company and FSA management.  I know, silly things.  But I'm hoping it'll make my life a little easier.  Crossing my fingers.

There are also some big milestones coming for us.  In just a couple of days Kai will officially be entering Primary in our church as a member of the CTR 3 class (formerly the Sunbeams).  I think I might just cry.  I can't believe he's gotten so big.  I also expect that in the next couple of months he will be fully potty-trained.  In just a few short months, he will turn 4 years old and by then he will probably also be reading.  We also plan on enrolling him in preschool this fall.  I can't believe enrollment is coming up in the next two months!  So many exciting things for him this year.

For Finn, we look forward to purchasing a large and rather expensive piece of medical equipment.  I'm looking forward to getting that expense done and over with and behind us.  And it'll make his daily treatments so much easier.  I'm also looking forward to hearing him learn more words and to hear what he really has to say.  He's such a wonderful little guy!  We truly love him!  I also expect that he will be all kinds of trouble this summer at the playground.  And I look forward to our one-on-one time together at the end of the year when Kai is in preschool.  Maybe he'll start coloring and playing with play dough this year.  And so many other things.

As a family, I'm looking forward to going back east for my sisters' wedding in the spring.  Kai is going to be the ring bearer!  And we're hoping to make it a fun family beach vacation.  It would make it our first one.  Hopefully we'll also find time to see more family and have more little family vacations together.  Maybe a trip back to Glenwood Springs?  Maybe something else?  Maybe more?  There are so many possibilities.

It really will be a good year!  I can't believe it'll be here tomorrow.  2010 has been great, but we can do better and I can't wait to try in 2011.  Happy New Year everyone!  We appreciate you and all that you do for our family!