Absence makes the heart grow fonder

I have to admit it - I'm not very good at the inner workings of my computer. Although I feel computer literate, there are things that just make me want to PULL MY HAIR OUT. This blog layout has been one such thing. I have been frustrated in trying to get it to look good AND have something clever to say.

Well, since it's been months since I've posted, I've actually realized that it doesn't matter that the blog is imperfect. And there really is no pressure to say things just right. It's just important that I document what's going on. I love looking back and seeing how we grow and change from month to month.

Even now I just went back to a posting from last year and can't believe how one child in particular has changed. Sydney will be 13 tomorrow (insert tears here!) and I can't believe how much she has turned into such a beautiful person. Not only is she beautiful on the outside, she is also a very sweet and beautiful person on the inside. Makes a momma proud!

So being the cool mom that I am (ahem!) I am not making her go to school tomorrow. Major brownie points!! We are having a spa day and going out to eat. Then we'll come home and make her favorite dinner and open presents. I'm looking forward to it just as much as she is!