A Place to Write

This year has been mostly great. There were times when I felt like it wasn't the greatest--but it was still great. I struggled for eight months to find a job, and I finally did and it's awesome and it's going to make me a better person and a better professional and just all around better. It's been difficult to adjust to the longer hours and my new responsibilities. It's not easy for Brendon to be home taking care of you girls all afternoon while I'm at the office but you two like him more now so that's a huge plus. you finally realize it's fun to play with daddy.     I've heard lots of people talk about simplifying Christmas and giving kids 4 kids: Something they need, something to wear, something to read and something to cherish. That word cherish is being defined differently. Some people are saying that's a want, like a toy, others are saying it's something that they will love more as they age, something sentimental.   I did not