Whew! This year went by so fast and busy I barely have anything to say.

I decided to stop nursing school and go back to Art Teaching when an openingn magically appeared close to our house. Everyone felt great about this – especially the kids.

Harry decided he wanted to tryout for basketball – which was quite a surprise to us because he had never played a game of basketball before. But he tried out and made the team! He looked a bit like a baby giraffe out there, but he had fun. And he started falling in love with basketball… and less in love with swimming.

My hockey players – Finn and Viv kept going strong.

And Theo explored baseball.

Some of my first projects as a new art teacher.

Spring break in the Dells and continual work on the house.

KID WORDS:

I can’t believe you’re a mom. Like A MOM. All my friends moms look so old, and like haggard, and so tired and depressed. And you’re like… totally fine. Finn

My cutie mark is like a little baby that I have to take care of. It’s my little baby. Vivian

Harry how come every time you talk to people you talk about reptiles? Vivian

me and theo go through dunkin drive thru ‘don’t worry mom, i’ll keep this a secret.’

you’ve really outdone yourselves with this microwave. harry

mom, when i grow up do you think i’ll be beautiful like you? vivian

let’s just pretend the boys aren’t part of our family – vivian

i’m gonna go ahead and weigh myself so there are no surprises at the doctor – Finn