This year has been crazy with so much happening and so many things that were awesome. But we also have had our share of upsets as well. We are navigating new times in our lives, as we always seem to be doing. Doesn’t it seem like the moment we have our normal figured out, it changes?
This year was the first year both kids are in preschool. It’s been awesome so far and both kids are excelling. Little Bug has been especially surprising because he is pretty shy in new situations, but he is doing so well despite being the youngest kid in his class. His teachers are constantly telling me how polite and sweet he is, which makes me feel like I am winning because those are two things that I really want my kids to be. He’s making friends, having fun and I can see that he loves it. And LeLe is rocking her year as well. This kid LOVES school. She is obsessed with the social aspect of schooling, which is really interesting to watch as a person who is an introvert.
In October of this year, LeLe suffered a serious injury. We were attending a college football game and she jumped off a sidewalk into what we thought was a regular puddle, but was actually runoff from a steam vent and was boiling hot (this area was not marked, and was almost 15 feet from the actual vent). She ended up with severe burns on her foot and ankle that resulted in weeks of doctors’ appointments, constant dressing changes, debridement, and potential for physical therapy at some point. She is healing so well and now that we are almost two months out, it looks like she will be able to avoid physical therapy as the skin grows back. It is amazing how quickly she has healed and how good her burns look now. This was scary, frustrating, and so sad too, but she did so well and is almost completely back to normal.
And now, Mr. Cereal has a new job. He started at the beginning of this month and we are trying to figure this out as well. It’s a huge opportunity for him, but it meant new childcare situations, and some general upheaval to our normal. Overall, it is going a bit better than I had anticipated, but we are still going to have to adjust for the next few months.
So what am I thankful for this year?
Seriously, everything. We have had so many changes and so many things happen this year that could have knocked us down, but we were able to climb above almost all of it. We are getting into a good routine again, and we will be having a great time for the next couple of months with all the holiday celebrations. I am THRILLED that we are getting into the holiday season and I am so excited to experience it with the kids again this year. They are at the most magical ages when it comes to Christmas, so that is something I am really looking forward to.
So what are you thankful for this year? What were your highs and lows this year?
blogger / apricot / 439 posts
Love this post! I’m thankful for my new job that challenges me and fulfills me in a way I hadn’t been at my old job, for kiddos who have transitioned really well to a new city and big move, and for a husband who is always willing to put in the necessary work for our family and marriage.
I’m so saddened to read about Lele’s burn – that must have been so scary for her and for all of you. I hope the recovery continues well!
blogger / cherry / 138 posts
Thank you for sharing this post. I am so glad Lele is healing so well. So scary!
I am thankful for many things. My family, my new job, and moving closer to family being the biggest!
pear / 1622 posts
How scary what happened to Lele! That is awesome that her recovery has been as smooth as it has. It’s been a rough year with my mom passing, my mother in law and my father having significant health issues but I am thankful to have a good job and all that comes with that and that my boys have had a good year.