A Year in Review

Where did this year go?! Honestly! It is amazing how time sure does fly by.  Sure as a kid you couldn't WAIT to grow up....and now I am wishing I was that little girl in the 10th Ave house playing with Barbies in her closest at 10 o'clock at night, hoping I wouldn't get caught.  Or even racing around the yard in my go cart pretending I was a mom picking up her kids and making sure they would get to t-ball in time.  Yes, as an only child your imagination was your sibling.  My husband and I went back to Arizona for Christmas and I would find myself wishing I was that little girl.  Then it hit me....no. This was the life I DREAMED about.  Having an amazing husband, living in a beautiful house, and being surrounded by family.  It was perfect.  
   This year has been full of changes, but what year hasn't?!  The past 5 years I have been a college student, been engaged, graduated from college, a teacher, became a wife, and moved to another state.  Each year are just little baby steps to a bigger picture.  What should next year bring? I don't honestly know.  I would like to travel a little more to be honest or even learn to be a better cook or have my own very first classroom to myself.  Those are simple goals for next year, but I feel like I can reach them! No...kids are not in the plans for next year for those of you asking! haha!! 
    Side story about kids.  CJ and I were at Wal Mart last month and we were talking about when we should have kids.  I told him I would like to wait another year or two because I just want to enjoy marriage.  He said he is ready and wants to be a dad so bad.  We ended up deciding it will happen when it happens. :)  Not even a minute later and 2 aisles over a kid starts to scream at the top of his lungs.  CJ right away says, "Ugh! Please shut up your child. Jeez that kid is loud."  Ok...he didn't say it so loud the parent could hear.  Also, I busted up laughing saying, "and you say you are ready for kids?!"  Love moments like that! Haha!!
      So, looking back at this year, I have found myself more grounded, more relaxed (I do have moments), and loving life just that much more.  Here is to 2013 and all the adventures it brings! :)