We did have a lot of positives this year though that we are very thankful for.
Caitlin had a rough beginning of 2010 in kindergarten, but started karate in June. That has been such a positive thing for her and her self confidence. The end of 2010 has been absolutely awesome for her. Shes gaining weight, doing GREAT in school, reads above grade average, and can actually play outside with being able to control her emotions and her actions, and has learned to follow rues that even my husband doesnt follow (putting shoes in the shoe basket etc...) lol. We are so proud of her and her accomplishments and cannot wait to see what growth she makes in 2011!
As for Stephen and I, nothing worth noting has really happened, we spent most of the year surrounded by family and love, as the Palmers came for many vacations, we got to see Haley play on the SDSU womens soccer team, able to watch my little brothers soccer game, and got to see Stephens mom and step dad and sister more than we have in past years!
Christmas this year was loads of fun but 2 things kept me from fully being in it. The first was that my Little Grandma wasnt there. She lived with us when I was a child and not seeing her for almost a year is killing me. The second is obviously Popee wasnt there to grace us with his loud and boisterous laugh. I remember last year my dad and I trying out slippers that had head lights on them so he wouldnt trip down the hallways, he was so excited that he got them too. When I was home, seeing the leaves on the ground reminded me of his "job" of raking the leaves up so Frank wouldnt have to. Its the little things I miss, but I know eventually I will have to come to the realization hes not coming back.
I am hoping in the New Year I can find closure on a lot of things and for a lot of my feelings and be able to look forward to my life rather than stand in the shadows of the past.
I hope each and everyone of you have a great 2011!
