Unfortunately, our stay in the US has come to an end. We flew back yesterday, on the 31st December and got to wish each other Happy New Year's twice. First time at 7pm, just after take off (midnight UK time). And later on at 5am UK time (midnight in MD, USA), just before landing. The first day after a holiday abroad is always weird. Especially if it was a very special and meaningful holiday. It was so lovely to have 4 generations under one roof and all coexisting peacefully and in harmony. I miss it! But life goes on, has to go on....for a while, without family around.
We didn't get much sleep on the plane and by the time we got home, in the early Morning hours, we were so desperate to go to bed...instead we had to deal with a jet lagged crying baby! It will probably take a couple of days until he is back to his normal schedule again. When we came home and I opened the door, there was this huge YAMAHA piano or keyboard standing in front of me with a big red bow! I couldn't believe it! Ryon is always in for a surprise! I had no clue at all! WOW! I have a KEYBOARD! *bigsmile*I always wanted to learn how to play the piano. A dream has come true! :)
Now let's quickly summarize year 2007. On the 2nd of January 2007 I wrote the following in my blog: "I have applied to University, to do a 2 year course in Business. If I get a student loan then I will commence my studies in February, so wish me luck! Also, Ryon and I have been thinking of having a little marriage thingee going on, nothing big ;), but before that we're going on a Marriage Preparation course, how good is that?"
So what did I do? CAREFUL: Boring Alert!
Well AGAIN, I didn't get to study. Maybe it's just not meant to be? But lots of other exciting things happened! For me it was a year that was extremely productive or should I write reproductive? I fell pregnant, got a full time permanent job at LEGO despite being 3 months pregnant, gave birth to a beautiful child and moved to a bigger (but not big) apartment and the cream on top was a wonderful visit in the states...a Christmas full of harmony and lovely family around, even the four-legged ones.
The year 2007 set high standards, but I'm not expecting anything (big) for the year 2008. I just expect of myself to be a great mother to Bennet in his first year on earth. My maternity leave finishes on the 31 of August 2008 and obviously I want to be a stay-at-home mom until then. I hope for all 3 of us that we'll be healthy and in good spirit, because that's the most important. I hope to visit my family in Germany to introduce them to Bennet. We hope to get a car so we can get the shopping done more easily, drive Bennet to activities and go on weekend excursions. Maybe we'll stop by in Cornwall this year and swim in the ocean in clear blue water...
But most important of all: all I want I already have and that's Ryon and Bennet! Everything else is a Bonus!!!
We didn't get much sleep on the plane and by the time we got home, in the early Morning hours, we were so desperate to go to bed...instead we had to deal with a jet lagged crying baby! It will probably take a couple of days until he is back to his normal schedule again. When we came home and I opened the door, there was this huge YAMAHA piano or keyboard standing in front of me with a big red bow! I couldn't believe it! Ryon is always in for a surprise! I had no clue at all! WOW! I have a KEYBOARD! *bigsmile*I always wanted to learn how to play the piano. A dream has come true! :)
Now let's quickly summarize year 2007. On the 2nd of January 2007 I wrote the following in my blog: "I have applied to University, to do a 2 year course in Business. If I get a student loan then I will commence my studies in February, so wish me luck! Also, Ryon and I have been thinking of having a little marriage thingee going on, nothing big ;), but before that we're going on a Marriage Preparation course, how good is that?"
So what did I do? CAREFUL: Boring Alert!
Well AGAIN, I didn't get to study. Maybe it's just not meant to be? But lots of other exciting things happened! For me it was a year that was extremely productive or should I write reproductive? I fell pregnant, got a full time permanent job at LEGO despite being 3 months pregnant, gave birth to a beautiful child and moved to a bigger (but not big) apartment and the cream on top was a wonderful visit in the states...a Christmas full of harmony and lovely family around, even the four-legged ones.
The year 2007 set high standards, but I'm not expecting anything (big) for the year 2008. I just expect of myself to be a great mother to Bennet in his first year on earth. My maternity leave finishes on the 31 of August 2008 and obviously I want to be a stay-at-home mom until then. I hope for all 3 of us that we'll be healthy and in good spirit, because that's the most important. I hope to visit my family in Germany to introduce them to Bennet. We hope to get a car so we can get the shopping done more easily, drive Bennet to activities and go on weekend excursions. Maybe we'll stop by in Cornwall this year and swim in the ocean in clear blue water...
But most important of all: all I want I already have and that's Ryon and Bennet! Everything else is a Bonus!!!
