I have no photos to post, because I cannot find our camera! Yesterday we took Sophie ice skating, only her second time ever, and I wish I had some pics. She did great and even let go of the wall a few times to skate all on her own. We're finally comfortable enough in our parenting to let Sophie fall and realize she'll be fine, so she fell quite a few times, got right back up and even laughed at herself. The first time Sophie went ice skating I believe she was only 2 or 3 and I ended up nearly carrying her halfway around the rink. They now have these great walker things that kids can hold on to and scoot around the rink.
We're almost to Sophie's birthday, 9 years, and it's hitting me hard, because she'll be halfway to 18. I remember bringing her home and as most people know, I had pretty severe postpartum depression. I had no idea how I was going to take care of a child and wondered what I'd gotten into. Now I wonder where the time has gone!
Sophie and I went to Salt Lake City Friday for an MLK luncheon and it was good. My favorite part was the energy and excitement regarding Tuesday's inauguration. I am so grateful to be a witness to such a historical event and to feel like my daughter is growing up in a world that is getting better in some ways.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Friday, January 2, 2009
Accentuate the Positive
Happy 2009! One really great thing about living in Utah is the lack of humidity and the result if a bag of chips is left open.
Often, Logan also reminds me so much of the small town in which I grew up, Oconto Falls, Wisconsin. Today was gray, much like many of the winter days in Oconto Falls and the sights and scents send me back to that time of comfort and youthful innocence.
We had a fabulous time in Colorado with Steve's parents. We played a lot of Wii with Grandpa and I got in a few walks in their area, which is beautiful.
Only two more days until we're back into the routine: school, work, school.... I'm going back to USU to work toward a degree in education. I haven't signed up for classes yet, but I have been officially accepted. I'm not enthusiastic about it yet, but I feel it's a step in the right direction. Sophie's almost 9, we're settled, it's time to put some focus on my goals and even though they shift from day to day, heading in one direction is a good idea.
Here's to a great year!
Often, Logan also reminds me so much of the small town in which I grew up, Oconto Falls, Wisconsin. Today was gray, much like many of the winter days in Oconto Falls and the sights and scents send me back to that time of comfort and youthful innocence.
We had a fabulous time in Colorado with Steve's parents. We played a lot of Wii with Grandpa and I got in a few walks in their area, which is beautiful.
Only two more days until we're back into the routine: school, work, school.... I'm going back to USU to work toward a degree in education. I haven't signed up for classes yet, but I have been officially accepted. I'm not enthusiastic about it yet, but I feel it's a step in the right direction. Sophie's almost 9, we're settled, it's time to put some focus on my goals and even though they shift from day to day, heading in one direction is a good idea.
Here's to a great year!
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