Dear January: I have such mixed feelings about you. There are things I like about you and things I don't like about you, especially this year.
Things I loved about you this year, January-
1. Celebrating Jordan's 6th birthday and making her dream come true of getting the American Girl doll, Ruthie
2. Organizing like crazy- got Jordan and Cole's room mostly done, all bathrooms cleaned out, hall closet and kitchen done.
3. My kitchen makeover- for the first time since our wedding, we have matching dishes, enough silverware, and my dream come true, RED cookware! (Thanks to the hubby, I know he would have rather had a new TV)
4. Finally, hanging a mirror in our living room, especially after talking about it for 3 years!
5. Reading, reading, reading- I've enjoyed several good books and the girls and I are moving through the American Girl books (even Dad takes his turns every other night)
6. Having the month off from my college classes
7. Coaching Ashton's basketball team- so much fun and these girls are really improving!
8. Crafting away and being lazy on snow days...can you say Mario Kart on the Wii?
Things I didn't like about January-
1. Always feeling cold
2. The stomach flu, ear infection and RSV for various family members
3. The fact that Cole will STILL not sleep through the night
4. The mess that is called our basement
So there you have it. The good outweighs the bad, but I am never too sad to see you go. I'm ready for February.
Love,
The Mama
Regarding the pictures- Had to include the photo Regan took of me, loved the expression on Cole's face in his pic and don't know why I don't have any pictures of Ashton from this month!
