A few final thoughts about how our life has changed this year and what we would like to remember about 2010.
Kate started off the year still a bit sick and not speaking "smoothly". She was able to go to Lincoln Early Childhood Center with Miss Sally, who took her under her wing. Kate loved Miss Sally so much! In February, Kate had surgery #5, this time to take out her tonsils. This was a real turning point for her, and has changed this once little shy girl. She is much more outgoing and is really growing up. In September, she started school again, but has Miss Angela, a young new teacher. She loves Miss Angela, but really, really misses Miss Sally. Kate speech is still very disfluent, but we are working on improving what we can. She loves her 'sissy' and has a love/hate relationship with Dawson. I know that he will be her protector, and she will do the same for him. She is a blessing and a joy to have in our family.
Dawson has grown so much this year! He turned 7 and also started 1st grade with Mrs. Chandler, who has a soft spot for him. School has not been his favorite thing, it might not ever be, but he is getting it! (Another post on that soon.) Dawson had his first professional massage this year and loved every minute of it. He has a special relationship with his sister, Faith, and cries when she is 'too busy' for him. He really likes to have play dates with friends, and cherishes 'guy time.' He continues to make us smile and laugh every single day. He is a snuggle bug and loves to hug everyone.
Faith has turned mom and dad into 'old.' She is almost as tall as mom and really likes to make sure everyone knows it. She has a beautiful radiance about her and is starting to feel emotions when she has fights with friends. She excels at school and piano (when she puts her mind to it.) She also was able to participate in Girls on the Run this year. Shortly after the run, she had her tonsils out too (throat nuggets!). She feels so much better, which is a 360 degrees from last year. She is a free spirit at times, but really wants to please everyone around her. She is also 'everyone's favorite'.
Mom and Dad have been working this year on debt reduction (Dave Ramsey). This has changed our life in so many ways financially, but has also provided more peace in our home. The snowball is slow, but continuing... We continue to have date nights and to enjoy our time together in our modest home with our cute and sometimes messy children.
When we look back on our year, we know that miracles have occurred. And for that, we are so very grateful. Let us remember!
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