5th Feb 2008

Today I turn 25 but I feel as though I've filled the shoes of a 25 year old when I turned 21 in 2004. I always considered that age to be the high point of my life - receiving my driver's license, marrying my husband, moving into our new place and finding out my 1st pregnancy by the end of the year.

So what do I expect this year? More parenting skills to learn, more patience level to increase, more time to spend with Hubby. More disciplining, guiding and nurturing going out at full force as our boys grow and become more monstrous! A friend told me they'll mellow down as they get older; I certainly hope so!

I definitely have to pull in whatever strength and patience I can muster to deal with the boys' daily demands whilst not forgetting myself as a person! It's not always easy with them around although I wouldn't want anyone else taking care of my precious ones. Hubby and I are comfortable with how things are right now. I have started tutoring again over the weekends while he takes over. It's the least I could do to help him financially although I usually spend on unnecessary things for the boys and myself!

Kd boy has started walking now. He's only almost 11 months old but picking up on things pretty quickly. It's always fun watching him dance and when he does 'twinkle stars' or 'wheels go round' actions with his hands. He would smile with his big bunny teeth while engaging you with his bright eyes. He also has taken a liking to phones. Always attempting to 'talk' although it's on his forehead or neck!

Buk is turning 3 in July and has started attending kindy. Teachers' are quite impressed at how quickly he settled down on his 2nd day and how quickly he learns. It's the positive comments that makes us, as parents feel that we've done the right thing. We are indeed very proud of him and are glad he enjoys going to school.

Looks like it's been quite a smooth beginning of the year for us and we certainly hope it will last for as long as possible although I'm sure there will be some bumps here and there. There is always something new every day and we learn to deal with them, good or not.