Here is the quick and dirty:
Gwendolyn: Gwen is amazing. She is blossoming in phonics and is just extremely intelligent. She is starting to do dot-to-dots and writing her letters. She remembers everything (songs, books, names of kids...etc) and asks roughly 690 questions per day. She takes swim each week and absolutely loves it. She can hold her breath under water for 4 strokes, which is probably more than I can.....haha. She prides herself on being a big sister. She helps Leo with everything.......including trying to scale the couch to get candy. She does squeeze his head a bit too much, and has quite the mind of her own (not that we know anybody with that sense of independence), but overall a great little girl! She's funny too. She said she likes her boyfriend (Aiden) because she can "boss him around". She is extremely sensitive too. She cries when she leaves her friends and just loves her "family and pets". Watching her love, laugh, and learn is the greatest joy in my life.
Leo: Leo is blossoming as well. He is walking, almost running, everywhere. He is quite a little handful. Will get into everything he isn't supposed to. He throws stuff in the toilet, he throws stuff off his high chair......he just throws everything. He has moved up to the "tots" room at daycare and is doing great. I can't believe he sleeps 2+ hours each day on a cot. That is more sleep than he ever got in the infant room. That boy can eat too. He puts down a banana, stick of cheese, and sometimes a yogurt before he goes for breakfast. He is starting to get a bunch of words too....."all done", hot, dog, ball, yes, mine (if you notice he hasn't technically said "dada" or "mama"). He gives hugs and blows kisses, and is probably the sweetest kid I have ever met.
Mike: I asked him and he says there is nothing worth reporting. To me that is "doodie" (Gwen's word). Mike keeps this house running. He not only works for a great company that gives us a ton of benefits, but he takes care of 99% of the domestic duties at home. He is just amazing with the kids and would do anything for me as well. We are so lucky to have him in our lives!
Courtney: As the "Year of Courtney" is winding down I am pleased with how it went. I am loving my job. I am getting the opportunity to dabble in Product Marketing and have solidified a schedule where I can work F/T during the winter with 32 hours during the summer. It's perfect! I have been consistent with exercise since February and am feeling great. I am still ~5 lbs lighter than when I got pregnant with Leo, but that isn't the best part. I feel strong and healthy. It's a great place to be. I have overcome my fear of classes and go up to 3X/week with my neighbor. I have found Pinterest and am getting extremely excited for some major organizational projects in 2013. Mike says I am a nerd. I may be but it's going to be great!
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