2011 was a very busy year for us, and suddenly we find ourselves in 2012 and I can’t imagine where the past year has gone to! Benjamin is a whole year older, and I am pretty sure its been a year since I last posted (very embarrassing!). So I guess my New Years Resolutions should maybe include something about being more diligent in keeping our blog up to date for all our far flung family and friends, right?

So whats going on in our little lives at the moment – well we are savoring having a 2 year old in the house, in all of its challenging and utterly fabulous glory. His 2nd birthday seemed like quite a milestone for the man, and suddenly we were faced with a very chatty, confidant and bold young soul in the house. Fear is not in his vocabulary, neither is patience – there is increasing amounts of both in Mark and my own though.  He constantly enchants us with his very wild imagination, and a quirky sense of humour. As a Mum I have had to learn on my feet about how to best approach a little guy who loves to challenge us and constantly test the boundaries – its been interesting, and at times really difficult. We’ve had to get creative!

I was at the sink washing dishes the other day, gazing out at the mountains and pondering where my life is right now, as you do around new year perhaps. I very quickly came to the conclusion that I really love where I am right now. I love the challenges, the belly laughs, the routine  and the constant changes, and the cozy environment of being home with Benjamin. I love watching the changes in Ben as he grows and his world opens up around him, and I wake each day so excited to see the world through his eyes. And while I was up to my elbows with soapy suds, I could only smile and feel a swelling of gratitude in my chest. Not many people get to love their jobs as much as I do, and to be so content and happy with their lives. Sure there could be a couple of tweaks, but if it was all perfect….well it would just not be nearly so exciting, now would it!

And to add to the excitement, and beautiful imperfection of our lives, we patiently await the arriving of baby Healey #2! We’re so excited, and can’t believe our luck that we might be blessed twice with children in our lives. I’ve been haphazardly getting ready, not nearly as manic as we were when waiting for Benjamin. Benjamin in the meantime, is convinced I am not having a boy, or a girl, but actually a chameleon…

…like I said, the kid has a wild imagination.