So its been 361 days since I last posted on my blog. I am not sure how to even put into words what the last year has been like for my family. Its been a true blessing, although it has required a willingness to look past the surface suffering.
Lets start with the best news....WE WELCOMED A NEW BABY BOY!! Blaise Augustine Mayulianos was born November 27, 2012 at 9:04am. He is just the sweetest new blessing to our family. It has been harder for me to adjust than the kids, as they are all THRILLED with the arrival of a new brother. God has truly answered a lot of prayers through the gift of this new little one.
Max turned 6 this year. He has been homeschooling since August. It can be such an adventure with him. Most days he does great, but can be unwilling when tasks become hard or boring. We are working out the kinks in our system. He loves to read, and is getting very good at recognizing his letters. We have been working on numbers 10-100, and he is making great progress.
Isabella turned 3 just after Thanksgiving. She is just so sweet. Despite her nickname being "MISERABELLA"...most days she is a joy to watch grow and learn. She LOVES to draw and color. She is a very attentive big sister, and loves being a snuggler to Blaise. She too is learning alot right along with Max . I love her full head of CURLY hair...she has FINALLY got some hair to brush. She reminds me alot of Mike in temperament, as she can be just a stubborn little thing when learning new skills. She has a deep set desire to learn her own way, and for that I am thankful!
Gloria turned 1 in July. My sweet summer baby! She is going up too fast. She loves to climb and get into all sorts of trouble just like Max did at her age. She has the gap in her front teeth just like Mike. She too is FINALLY getting some hair although not much to those who don't see her everyday! She has such a spunk about her. As she approaches 18 months, she is definitely asserting her independence. She has learned alot few words including "mommy, daddy, and chicken". She also loves to sing the "Happy Birthday" song.
Our family has had a rough ending to 2012. We have learned how to trust God in all we do. We have relented in our own desires for the betterment of each other. We have sacrificed, cried, laughed, and loved more than, I think, we all though needed or possible. It has been a huge learning opportunity for me as a parent, wife, and child and of God. It has not all been good. There were quite a few valleys to trudge out of, but having learned to look to God first, made the peaks even more sweet. I am amazed at the strength my family has, and just how willing we are to sacrifice for all. The kids included. Their sweet souls have shown me more about the true love of our Father, and I am so thankful ( most days :)) for all they continue to show me.
Bring it on 2013.... WE ARE READY!!!
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