Adios, 2023!

It's been raining quite a bit today. And seems that these children can't cross a puddle without jumping in it. Our children were meant to walk their friends the 50m home and that 2 minute trip turned into a half hour frolic in the rain. I suppose it's not what you do, but who you do it with that matters.

I made enchiladas for NYE dinner...a family favourite.

Highs and lows of the year:

Big boy: Cross Country (Low), Holidays (High)

Big girl: Jobs/chores (Low), buying a tablet (High)

Little man: Starting school and making new friends (High)

Papa: Camping (Low), Growing veggies in the outdoor beds (High)

Me: Learning to make granola and enjoying more greens from the garden (High), conflict with friends (Low)

The children have grown in so many ways and we're so glad for them. Our big boy is maturing and growing into a fine older sibling, our big girl has grown in confidence and made more friends at school, and our little man is flourishing at school after starting earlier this year. Our little lady's social skills have blossomed and she's become more outgoing and engaging with new acquaintances.

We're grateful for the year.