The Year That Was 2011

I should be sleeping now. It’s 10:34 a.m. and the hubby and I just got home from work a couple of hours ago. The girls are not back from their overnight trip yet and Ziggy is taking a nap. I should be taking this opportunity to sleep so that I can function at work tonight, but here I am in front of the PC, blogging. It’s because I’m feeling so guilty about not being able to blog the past couple of weeks. It’s depressing to see that my last blog was dated December 5 and it’s now January 3 of the next year. So, in an effort to keep this blog updated, let me reminisce about the year that was 2011.

The year 2011 was full of changes in our family. One of the biggest and best changes occurred when Ziggy was born last February. It was a dream come true for all of us and it’s truly something we will never forget. It’s amazing to realize that it has been 10 months ago already and that Ziggy will be celebrating his first birthday in less than two months. We have yet to finalize his birthday party details. With all the hecticness going on around here lately, I hope that we’ll be able to finalize things soon. We want it to be a very special celebration since Ziggy is indeed a very special addition to our family.

2011 is also the year that Zoe turned 10. My gosh, I’ve been a mom for a decade already. It makes me feel so old. The fact that Ziya also turned 9 yesterday adds to that. But it’s all good. Their growing up presents more challenges to me as a mom and I dread and look forward to it at the same time. Parenting tweens is going to be another roller coaster ride, for sure. Actually, Christmas 2011 was already the start of their growing up for it was when I finally told them the truth about Santa. I wasn’t sure how they will take it but they took it pretty well. I don’t think there was real damage there (hehehe). They had an idea already because some kids have been telling them that Santa isn’t real. It made the job a bit easier for me but I couldn’t help but feel bad as well. I will miss the excited looks on their faces next Christmas.

Aside from those things, one of the greatest changes that happened to us this year was that I finally returned to work last month. Yup, I’ve been working full time for a month now and that’s exactly the reason why I’ve been too busy to blog. I’m happy to report that for the past month that I’ve been on training, I’ve done really well. I am really proud of myself especially since my job wasn’t exactly one that I’ve been dying to have. I am happy that I am learning a lot and that I’m adjusting well and making new friends. It’s still a bit nerve-wracking  but I’m pretty sure I’ll survive. I am trying to go through this with an end goal in mind. Time will fly by and I swear that I will be where I want to be in the company a year from now. Wish me luck!

Having said all that, I still feel that there’s still a lot to look forward to this 2012. For sure, there will be more changes and challenges. I welcome them all knowing that I have a supportive hubby by my side and loving children,who serve as my inspiration. 2011 has certainly given me so many memories that I will treasure forever. I thank God for all of them. I thank all the people who have been part of my 2011. Now, it’s time to focus on making 2012 MY year. 

Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!