A good excuse

I talk a lot about how I don't blog enough because I have such little "free" time to do so. This is true, but I think... actually, I know, that the other reason, which is probably just as significant is that I could have too much to say, and to write about. A lot goes on in the life of the Zimmerman's. Many disappointing things just as there are good things. I guess I have a hard time disifering if I should write about the variety of disappointing, or hard things that we/I have had to deal with. What is appropriate for a blog? When going through hardships, it's hard for me to write about them.... and to write about them in a way that makes sense to others. I usually use my husband, my sister or my mom as my sounding board for when I vent about things. Perhaps I feel like this blog should be all ponies and rainbows - because I AM so greatful - even though I go through hard times. I get angry at people. People disappoint me. But I'm not so sure how far to go in terms of using this blog to sort through the negativity that I often times deal with. There are several "drafts" of blogs that I haven't published because I'm not sure if it would be well received by my select readers. Either way... bare with me for now. Perhaps one day soon, I will be brave enough to write more about the hardships I deal with. We'll see...

A New Year...

It'll be tough to beat last year. It was so wonderful, and it ended just as well - Hubby graduated with his MBA from Marquette University Business School - with a fabulous GPA, I might add. After 2.5 years of having him gone 2-3 nights per week, he's DONE - and he's got the degree to prove it! I'm so proud of him! It's awesome to have him around more and the kids love it too...

I have been horrible at blogging - my brother reminded me of this over Christmas when he pointed out to me that my last post was October 21.... yikes. I have been busy. It is still an adjustment having 2 kids. However, it's something that is so rewarding. I LOVE being home with my two boys more than anything - even though it's super hectic.. And those of you that know me, I like things orderly... I like things clean (on most days) so I've had to let go of some of this these last few months otherwise I'll go insane :-) I'm rarely on the computer though. I check my email and my Facebook account on my iPod while I nurse Will - and the iPod isn't so conducive to blogging, I must say. I turn on the computer when I need to buy something online or upload some pictures - that's about it. So bare with me... I will *try* to blog more this new year... but most of the time, I have something more pressing to attend to. Perhaps I'll try to make it part of my New Years resolution this year...

Adding to how wonderful our 2010 year ended - Matthew turned the BIG 5. Yes, my baby is 5! I can't believe it. We celebrated with 10 of his friends from school at the bowling alley - which was much better than entertaining ten 4/5 year old boys at our house. It was chaotic, but it was fun watching them wrestle and tackle each other in between bowling their frames.... the life of having BOYS! Other highlights of 2010 - a healthy and uneventful pregnancy, Drew's ACG Cup victory, Matthew being with us ALL OF THE TIME, the birth of our beautiful William, William's baptism.... and all the little moments in between with our family and friends that make us thankful for the lives we have.

I'm hoping that 2011 will be just as good as 2010. Unfortunately my brother just had to say goodbye to his "baby" Sedona... his 10+ year old golden lab that had cancer. He put her down yesterday with his girlfriend, Lauren by his side. It must have been so hard for him to say goodbye to the one thing that has remained constant in his life throughout his painful 18 months. That dog was a lifesaver for him. I know he takes comfort in knowing that she is running around and playing fetch with sticks up in dog heaven with her cousin, Max. I took a cute picture of William and Sedona over Christmas time, while we were up in Green Bay- here it is. Sedona liked to be near the baby, of course. :-)

My resolution for 2011 is to excercise 4 times per week... after one week, I've attained that goal thus far. Right now, it's doing some quick kickboxing and ab crunches in the living room until the weather gets nicer and I can use the jogging stroller to start running again.

....And the baby calls.... toodles for now!