Catch up

I am a terrible blogger or maybe it is that my life is just crazy.  Christmas is my favorite time of year, I love the lights, the decorations, and the entire Christmas spirit. However this Christmas, I found myself a little more easily discouraged and some of that was caused by my own feelings in inadequacy. Jake and the kids seem to lift my spirits when I am down and sometimes just looking at my sweethearts, my heart swells with gratitude and joy. Even in my moments of despair, I know that I am blessed beyond measure. Our Christmas was fun filled. I finished Christmas shopping well before Christmas but the week before Jake wanted to buy Ginny a guitar but I was hesitant because of the price, she has not asked for one, and I can barely get her to practice the piano but we purchased one anyways. Jake reminded me that her time in our home could be over half over before she begins her adult life and he wants to be able to play with her. So I caved in but thought it necessary to purchase Aubree something else as well, so we bought her a kindle fire. After a morning of opening presents here, we ventured to Jackson but did not stay long into the evening because snow was headed our way. I love that we are able to see family on the holidays too. I am always sad when our breaks end, I get very spoiled to be able to enjoy Jake and the kids home together. The weather was nice that we were able to do various things, we spent my birthday at the zoo and it was perfect. There was hardly anyone there and we enjoyed each other.
As for work, I regret that I have not prepared myself for management. Initially when I began at FedEx, I only planned to be there a few year but it has now been over four years. Recently I discovered that managers starting pay is nice and maybe I should have ventured out and prepared for it, since I am still there and plan to be until Christopher goes to school. Sleep seemed more important so that I can be there for my kids.

The new year is here and I have one simple goal and that it to be kinder and see the good in others. One of my favorite memories this year is reading the scriptures the other night and as we read, giggles filled the air. We were loving being together as a family, maybe we were not intently studying the scriptures but we were sure having a good time. Oh, here is another cute thing. Jacob William brought a root beer to his dad and Jake said "yuck, this is gross" (of course, trying to not have to to share) but when Jacob William took a drink his response was "I love this stuff".