A new Year

Well This is in true Joanna Rowland form, a little behind. The end of this year was great. New baby, Ben's break from school, School recitals, Thanksgiving recitals, Christmas pageants, me and Olivia playing Mary and baby Jesus for Tommy's preschool. Olivia's blessing, the holidays. Now we get to begin the year with Ben's new semester at school, a better work schedule for him (no more nights, yay!), Jake turning eight, baptism, cub scouts. Tommy continuing in preschool, Potty training for Ava, Olivia sleeping well at night and growing a ton, and as for me, I have tons of things I want to work on. Get better at reading my scriptures (I never seem to get that one), being a better wife and mother (don't we all think we can improve in that area?) I want to have more time (and energy) to play with my kids and have fun. Be better at blogging so people still know I'm alive and well. I want to get at least one post up a month, I think I can do it. I want to do more things for me...with 4 kids I think I've kind of lost who I am and I need to get back to doing some things for myself. I don't think that's selfish, I think it's necessary so I don't slowly go insane. I am blessed with great kids. They are intelligent, funny, sweet, very energetic children and I'm lucky to have them. I have a great husband who is very patient and loving and helps me to see that, despite my criticisms of myself, I'm a great gal. Anyway, here's hoping for an awesome year!