A Year has Past...

And I have thought about updating this blog, but, I hate to admit this, never made the time. Now, finally thanks to an online course that I am taking am able to draft a post. Thanks Robin!

What has happened in the past year...

• Josie is potty trained (at 27 months!!)
• Our basement has been finished
• I attended & presented at the ANGEL User Conference
  
• I turned 30 - OMG!!!
• We are certain that Jalen has the memory of an elephant
• My sister Jenna moved out...my sister Katie moved in
  
• I am the official "ANGEL Administrator"
• I have a growing interest in SMART technology & Google Apps
  
• We went to the beach and are *fingers crossed* planning a trip to Disney

And throughout all of this, the days and weeks seem to blur together, yet the highlights seem to stick-out somehow. Like, taking the girls to see Key West Express and planning the same outing for tomorrow evening (has it been a year already?!?!) And, what about the time that Josie ate Jalen's imaginary alligator, spit it out and Jalen put it on top of the playhouse so Josie could not eat it again. Try moderating that battle!!!

Oh, and night that Josie was able to understand that she needed to wear a diaper to bed..."Diaper on for now. When I wake up...take..it..off!" Although, that didn't last long. Luckily, she only wet the bed one time! WTG Josie!

I vividly recall opening the email that said that I was selected to present at the ANGEL User Conference in Chicago. My first presentation at a national conference and to my delight, my session was full of folks with great interest and questions for me. I left that conference with a re-newed self-image and confidence.

But, at the end of the day, if I told my girls and husband that I loved them, then the day was a success. If I can say that I helped one person at work, then the work day was a success. If I can look myself in the mirror...well then...I can sigh and fall asleep...until 2 a.m. when someone creeps into my side of the bed ;)