I won’t say that 2008 has been easy for us, but it sure has been fun! Our life has been completely turned upside down this year, and frankly, I’ve never been happier. Here’s a rundown:
I vowed to never spend another winter in Michigan.
I got an awesome job in sunny Southern California.
Brian was out of town for work the entire month of March, while I (with the help of family and friends) packed up the house.
We drove across the country to our new home.
The Girl switched schools.
The Boy got potty trained.
The Girl lost her first tooth.
The Boy found his incredible sense of humor.
We have seen Hollywood and the Pacific Ocean.
We found out we really like hiking.
The Girl hurt her elbow.
The Boy swallowed a quarter.
Brian found stable work.
We lost our Maggie Mae.
We gained Bacon.
The Girl started 1st grade and has more playdate invites than we can deal with.
The Boy made friends in dance class, and also has some playdate invites.
We found out what 110 degree heat actually feels like (and we love it!).
We experienced our first earthquake, fire season, and Black Widow.
We got rid of cable tv, and don’t really miss it.
We have a mouse living on our patio, thanks in part to “Reindeer Food” that we had to sprinkle out there.
We (well, I) fell in love with In and Out burgers and El Pollo Loco tacos…oh, and Sharky’s shrimp tacos…heaven…..
We had our first snow-free Christmas.
And now, we will celebrate our first New Year in our new home. We wish you all the very best in 2009!
(ps, if you read this through a reader, you should really go look at the new blog theme!)
Two Working Parents 