it’s been a while

and it’s also the end of the world as we know it

*but I feel fine….

over a year from my last entry.

Updates:
Daughter is nearly 2
Son is nearly 3
Husband works as a mailman, after 1 1/2 years of unemployment–economy, economy, economy
I still work as a secretary, never thought I would like it; however, totally love my coworkers, love the environment, love the people I work for, and surprisingly like helping patients. odd. me, liking so many things at one time…

I’ve lost 30 lbs (ok, 29, but damnitt, i really want to say 30!!!) this year. I started on January 1, 2012 with a goal of 50 lbs. I hit 30. (29) and i’m damn well pleased. I still have lots to go, but all in all, i’m impressed.

Children:
Bear is the smartest, funniest, most loving, amazing little man that I could have ever imagined of bringing into this world. I can’t wait for him to be an adult and show the world all of his talents. I have big dreams for this little person, and I know he’ll be something really great.

Irie is adorable, hilarious, and slowly, but surely, going to test me to every level she can–I hear it’s a girl thing, and also runs in my family. But I love her beyond belief, and can’t wait for her to start talking more (ok, maybe not so much the talking back part) and being able to tell us what she’s really like.

Husband:
Joe is the best friend I will ever have and the most amazing father. He loves those kids more than anyone. I am so thankful for him to be in my life, and I appreciate everything he does for all of us. The past year has been rough with him not working, but we’ve pulled through; we still struggle, and have never-ending money issues, but overall he’s the best decision of my life.

Me:
I’ve grown up over the past few years. Working where I do, I encounter a really great group of people who have such compassion for everyone and what they do for other people is beyond words. I think that everything happens for a reason, and I know I was put in this job for a reason. I feel so cheesy and dorky thinking/typing that, but truly I am grateful every day for the people I work with and live with and am surrounded with.
I have a few good friends, I have a few mediocre friends, and I have some people who have fallen out of my life. Their loss I guess.
My family–is mostly crazy, but I love them none-the-less. My mom has her issues, but she will always be my mom, and my siblings are always going to test me and push my buttons, but they’re my heart and soul. WIthout them, my life would be too easy.

I’m in a really good place, and if the world does end today, I’m satisfied that I have had a great time while here.