We had a Great Christmas and Winter Break. It was so relaxing and we got to spend lots of quality family time. The best part was that we got to spend time as a family, but also with each of the kids.
We started out the vacation by taking Gabby to see Disney on Ice on Christmas Eve. It was so awesome and she loved it! I'm sure it will be something she remembers for a long time and it was nice for Julio and I to spend time with just her.
We spent two days celebrating Christmas. Even though the kids had a few presents, we let them take their time and enjoy each present. Tyler's favorite present was his "Alphie Robot" He tells me all the time..."He woves his whoabot"
Gabby's favorite present was more polly pockets to add to her collection and a set of Domino's that pop-pop gave her. We had lots of fun playing as a family.
On Christmas, the kids were in a Christmas pageant. Gabby was Mary and Tyler was a Shepherd. They were adorable. While they were singing
"Away in a Manger" Tyler took the microphone and decided he wanted to do a solo.
Over vacation, I got to take Gabby to see the new Chipmunk movie and at to Friendly's for lunch. Today I'm taking Tyler to a play place that is just for kids his age. Although we really enjoy spending time with both the kids, Julio and I even got to go away one day and have a little fun together! It was a nice ending to the year and a perfect beginning to the new year!
As vacation winds down, we focus on getting back to our routines as well as working hard on our goals for the new year. I am currently on two medicines that are definitely helping fight the depression and prevent the severe mood swings I was having. Although the medicines are working, I am currently exploring different times to take them, where they will give me the most energy.
I am starting back to Jazzercise today and working out three times a week after a short break and looking forward to losing the rest of the weight I need to. I have my birthday and my anniversary with Julio to look forward to in the next couple of months. I am excited to see what 2012 has in store for me and my family!
