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A Refreshingly Honest Holiday Newsletter
Hey there, friends!
Well, here we are again—another year has zipped by, and it feels like we’re all on a rocket ship speeding towards who-knows-where! Seriously, does anyone else feel like time is just flying?
I figured I’d take a breather between loads of laundry and keeping track of the kids to fill you in on all the chaos at our house this past year.
Honestly, 2023 was a mixed bag. Sure, we’ve got food on the table and a roof over our heads, but let’s not sugarcoat it—things could definitely be better.
The Kids
The kids? Well, they’ve been doing their thing. Max has been battling some serious acne, which I’m pretty sure he didn’t inherit from me. I mean, I still break out occasionally, but nothing like what he’s dealing with! After what felt like forever, he finally landed a part-time job, so yay for small victories!
Emma, on the other hand, is no longer in advanced classes. We decided to pull her out before she faced the embarrassment of being booted. She’s still playing soccer, though—ho hum!
The twins are growing up fast! Ava’s starting to smell like a teenager (yikes!), and Lily is having dramatic meltdowns that could rival a soap opera. I can’t wait for the fun of navigating three girls in their teenage years while I’m dealing with menopause—what a blast!
Little Zoe is still adorable, but she’s definitely testing our patience. And then there’s Leo; he still has Down syndrome, and we’re considering trying some hypnosis. I read somewhere that it can work wonders—who knows? And Scarlett? Well, she’s just keeping me on my toes. Babies are exhausting!
Health and Home
Health-wise, we’ve been okay, aside from that hilarious bout of diarrhea (pun intended!). Oh, and the kids had lice a while back, but I think we’ve finally rid ourselves of those pesky critters.
We didn’t take a vacation this year—who can afford that with a full house? A getaway from the kids sounds like a dream, but we’ll see. On a not-so-great note, Mike lost his job but is now attempting to start his own gig. Fingers crossed!
Speaking of money, I’ve been thinking about saving up for some bladder repair surgery—because let me tell you, leaks are no joke! Or maybe I should save for those long-desired implants? Decisions, decisions! At this rate, I might have to dip into the kids’ non-existent college funds.
Our home is in a bit of disarray, but who has the time to fix it up with all these little ones running around? Let’s just say it’s not quite squalor, but it’s not a Pinterest board either. Let’s just say one of us is getting cozy with antidepressants while the other is finding solace in a glass of wine. Your guess is as good as mine!
Anyway, happy holidays to all of you! Until next year!
Lisa