Hmmm so took a year off from blogging....

So I really doesn't feel like its been a year since I wrote my last blog.  The past year has been crazy busy, half the time I don't know what day it is.  We did have a great year, but busy year though.

Emma started and finished Grade 3 this year.  Her teacher invited me into the class room once a week to run a afternoon of art with the kids.  I really ended up loving it!  It was great to spend time in Emma's class and have fun introducing the kids to art in various ways.  They were so into it and had so much fun.  It hit me that I do love teaching kids...so I was toying with the idea of going back to school to become a teacher, but when I thought more about it I'm not sure that 4 plus years of schooling is where I want to be while I have little kids growing up.  But I feel like I have to do something besides be a Mom to keep myself busy....and maybe bring in a little money would be nice too.  So I have been thinking about opening my own art workshops for kids out of my basement.  There is nothing like that in our little town...so maybe it would be something I would really enjoy and I would make a little pocket money to boot.  I am aiming for September to get it up and running...so we'll see what comes of it.

Lets see....the boys have been growing and growing like little weeds.  And Emma...holy cow...she is almost as tall as me!

Emma
She turned 9 this year.  And is almost 5 feet tall...or probably is 5 feet tall now.  She has grown so much and is well.....starting to hit the whole puberty stage...argh...it's tough to watch because she is my baby and ONLY 9!!!! 

She had a rough start to grade 3, with all her close friends being in another class.  But in the long run it worked out better because she had to be assertive and she became more of a leader in her peer group and with the younger kids in class.  School work came a bit easier to her this year so it really helped to.

Em also started in gymnastics this year which she ended up really loving it.  I was so proud to see her in her finale show at the end of the year.  When did my little girl grow up so much!?

I also took her to her first concert this year...Lady Gaga.  I wasn't sure how she would deal with it... and she was a little shy at first, but then she loosened up and enjoyed herself.  I think she was in awe of all the costumes and set designs.  But at the end of the night while we were going to bed she turns to me and says "Mom, this was the best night ever!"  Totally made my night right there!!

She also had a health scare earlier this year but everything turned out totally fine and is going great!

Nate

He turned 2 a few weeks ago!  He's growing super fast.  He's almost 36 pounds and is a super hulk.  He is super funny and loves to make people laugh.  He is also a super cuddly mommy's boy. (which I love!!!!) He's really sensitive too and takes his time to do things but has his own way to do things.  Things that Nate likes are Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, trains, reading, dogs, diggers and the trampoline.  And when he loves something begs for me to sing Happy Birthday over and over again!  His favorite foods lately are meat...which he says in a very forceful way or cheezies.

Hudson
He is also growing up but not in size...he's still a little guy, but he's super quick!  You give him an inch and he will RUN a mile!  His speech has come so far within the last few months and is saying three words, that you can understand, which apparently is ahead of where he is supposed to be.  Right now is all about "Hudson do it!" and throws a fit if you do it for him.  He is always up to something and gets into trouble by the minute these days.  But he loves to laugh and thinks everything is super funny...especially farts.  He's not as cuddly as he used to be...I think it's because he is becoming more independant now.  He also has a very special bond with Emma.

Matt and I are doing okay...barely having enough time to do anything let alone do regular twin stuff.  We have been looking forward to summer to get away for some camping and having our best friends come visit in August.  Matt has been working hard and tyring to get things done around the yard.  The deck is the next project...which could take a bit.

I have been ok...struggling with weight as usual.  And recently I was sent to a gynecologist because I have been showing signs...well I have been showing signs of hormone issues for many many years.  But its been getting worse lately.  So after a long medical history and blood work I was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome.  Which would explain a lot of my weight problems and how much I struggle with it and about the hormone issue I have had for years...finally I have an answer.  But that doesn't make it easier about loosing weight.  I am on medication to help with weight loss, but so far it doesn't seem to be doing any good.  I am trying not to get frustrated, but it's very hard.