Monday, December 24, 2012

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! I think we blinked...is it really Christmas 2012? Tasman is three, Josie is one...What happened? It has been year to remember. When we named our boat "Balancing Act", we didn't really realize how true it would be.
Tasman was busy this year marching and digging. With "76 Trombones" in the background, we all marched around the house, inside, outside, up and down the street. It was a time to remember! We also spent time this year visiting building sites, as Tasman took in diggers, dumpers, backhoes, excavators, front-wheel loaders...and much more. This winter, he loves to build roads with his diggers and dumpers.
Josie is joyously discovering how her legs work, playing and giggling as she learns to walk and run. She loves to tell us what she wants or needs by pointing, signing (just a few signs so far), or communicating in any way she can.
Tasman and Josie can get each other to giggle like no one else. What fun it is to have siblings!
Cory and I are working to balance family, work, responsibilities, just like many of you are. What a balancing act that is! As a child, you begin life living in the moment, taking pleasure (or being distressed) by what is happening in the moment. Soon, you learn to look ahead, whether for Christmas, summer, or just the end of the day. Sometimes, it is so difficult to let go and just be in the "now". In this part of our lives, we are relearning from our children how to appreciate the moment, letting go of the pressures of the outside world and just accepting and appreciating what is. We want to wish each and every one of you a peaceful holiday season, and a wonderful New Year. While our daily lives don't always allow us to see or talk to most of you, we think of you and wish you well. Drop by or drop us a line! We would love to catch up on your lives!

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