http://waysquared.blogspot.com/: 11th Hour Blog Updates -- June Done!

Friday, December 30, 2011

11th Hour Blog Updates -- June Done!

Well, I managed to get the blogs updated through June just before the year ends. :) Looking back at June, I realized it was a year since I went part-time, and I have never regretted my decision. I am eternally grateful that I have the opportunity to spend more time with my kids while also still make a dollar (it at least pays for day-care and taxes!) and have "grown-up time".

Happy kids = happy mom = happy kids

Girlfriends

Claire continues to amaze me by what she's learning. Take karate for example -- she's memorized creeds (phrases I have trouble remembering!), perfected forms, and shows amazing discipline and listening skills. I thought that three might be a little young to start something so structured, but she's definitely shown me how wrong I was and look forward to watching her continue to grow.

I really like seeing how other students mentor each other

Gavin's still a momma's boy, which is both a blessing and a curse. He's inquisitive, brave, and a great tagalong to all the activities the kids attend.

Patiently watching karate class

Zong officially moved to Dallas in June which is great! I know he's busy with his residency, but it's still nice to know he's nearby. Funny moment recently: I told him that if there's a zombie apocolypse, he should definitely join up with us to be safe because we could use a doctor in our group ... to which he replied, "plus I'm your brother". Oh, well, yeah, there's that. Of course we want you, Zong!

I feel pretty