Its been awhile since I have posted - but I am back to work so it will probably be sporadic. I have 6 students so far, which is ok since one will be in a wheelchair. I hope this year will not bring any unwanted surprises such as what happened in the last one. I also hope that this year I will take better care of my health. Yesterday was my first day running in the morning - and it was very slow going. The truth of the matter is that you can work out and get really fit, but, if you don't keep it up - you can get so out of shape that it wouldn't have made a difference if you got fit in the first place. Its hard to fit it in, but it does lift the mood and curb the appetite. There is nothing quite like an invigorating exercising session. So my goals for the year include taking care of my health which will make me happier! Anyway, little B is doing well - and growing into a one year old. Party time! I guess the parental adage is true...that your kids grow fast. I will have to review the year and remember the highlights of his life so far. He's had a relatively smooth life because he can adapt to most new situations. He will definitely need that skill later in life.

Brennon went to the heart doc today and got a good report. Basically he got a quick EKG and blood pressure taken...they were going to do a sono of the heart but didn't see it as necessary. She said he sounded good - the murmur is faint due to his two-leaflet valve - but he is a normal little guy and to treat him as such.

Well, we went to see my friends' newborn twins yesterday...and they seem to be holding up well for so little sleep. The babies look like little porcelain dolls and are practically light as air. I couldn't remember Brennon being that small (probably because he never was) and fragile. I backtracked in my mind to the time when Brennon would only sleep during the day and 'party' at night. It baffles me why some babies do that. It all comes with the territory I suppose.