Well, here it is again....Dec. 31, 2015 New Years Eve

Once again...New Years Eve.  I spend it now with my babies and hubby.  And we all barely make it to midnight.  We might get to the NYC ball drop at 11 but you never know.  Kids are upstairs reading and playing and listening to KLOVE.  I'm trying to stay awake downstairs....it's only 9pm.  Hubby is wrestling with shoulder issues (a nasty torn rotator cuff, waiting to be repaired in the New Year) so he's laying down.  Dinner was earlier. Pizza.  They have sushi for later.  This day isn't really a big deal anymore.  I'm just happy to be with my family.  And THAT'S the big deal.  Happy New Year!

Where does the time go??  I mean the TIME???  Not just the fact that's it's almost Christmas...but the TIME??  My oldest is now 16 years old.  When I started writing this blog it was 2007.  Almost 9 years. She was 8.  Bam, it's gone.  I love the days with the girls now, but I find my self missing those early days.  Am I the only one that does that? I love, love , love being a mama.  I love everything about it.  I love home schooling, spending time with my girls, cooking, laundry....yes, I LOVE those things.  I am blessed to have food to cook and clothes to wear.  A home to spend time with my children.  We snuggle and read and craft.  And bees.  We have the bees.   50,000 and 3 girls is exactly what I have.  Gardens and each other.  And we have our Jessi Tree during this Advent season and our beautiful hand carved Journey to Jesus candle