A look back at the year 2015
The year 2015 really went by in a blur. We had a lot of fun, a lot of challenges, and so many new things. Since it’s the last day of the year 2015, I wanted to share our top ten moments. Some are family moments, some are blog moments, a lot are kid moments, and some are me moments. A lot are a series of moments that make up one memory, but you get the general idea.
Now, I’m not saying these are the best moments, but the ones that made 2015 really stand out. They are in no particular order. I was going to try and put them in chronological order, but I gave up after my third revision.
#1 Toddler Bed Transition
The twins went from sleeping peacefully in their cribs, to climbing right out of them and tearing apart their room. I’ll admit that I didn’t handle the transition that well. In fact, there may have been a few tear filled phone calls to my husband, and a heap of all their belongings in the hallway by the time he got home from work. BUT, once we took everything out, took the changing tables off the beds, and took our naps one at a time, we got back into sleeping again.
#2 The Year to Celebrate Everything including a New Name
My first writing piece was published by an online publication called Mamalode. You can read the story HERE. It was the first time I ever submitted my writing anywhere, so it was pretty exciting.
There were also many changes on the blog this year, but the biggest was my name change. Even though it was upsetting at the time, I’m really happy with how everything turned out. I also got a brand new look to the blog from my good friend Cori over at Quality Websites on a Budget. She also has a blog called Not Now Mom’s Busy, and I’m excited to announce I will be a contributor there this year.
#3 May the 4th be with You
We Marched for Babies with the March of Dimes, and our team shirts had a Star Wars’ theme, since the twins were born on May 4th. We raised over $3000 dollars to help babies have a healthier start in life. We also were chosen as the Ambassador Family for the 2016 March for Babies.
#4 A Day out with Thomas and Bay Beach
Since the March for Babies was really close to the twins third birthday, we decided to take a road trip to celebrate instead. We headed to Green Bay for a Day Out with Thomas, then had a lot of fun at Bay Beach Amusement Park. It was the first time all three boys went on rides. I have to say I think I had more fun watching them than they did on the rides…and they had A LOT of fun.
#5 Micro Preemie Mondays
In June, I started a series to spread awareness for the smallest and bravest fighters. This series has been so embraced by readers, and I am so honored to bring one amazing story after the next each Monday. Thank you for helping me in my mission to spread awareness about Premature Birth.
#6 Summer School/Lessons
Not only was I busy blogging away, but my boys had activities for the first time this summer. My oldest started summer school to prepare him for Kindergarten, and all three took both swimming and tumbling lessons. We also had a babysitter for the first time, which was a HUGE help…especially to my parents who help me out A LOT.
Summer school was fun for my oldest, although the drop-off/pick-up situation was a little crazy. Swim lessons were also good. Tumbling? Not so much.
#7 My Baby Started Kindergarten
And speaking of school, my oldest started KINDERGARTEN. Sniff. Sniff. To say I was in denial, was putting it mildly. I may or may not have followed his bus to school the first day just to make sure he got there OK. Just don’t tell him that.
#8 Back at the Barre
As you read in my post yesterday, I finally found my groove with healthy eating and fitness. Not only did we join a gym, but I got back into taking Ballet class. I think my first time back at the bar was one of my happiest moments this year. I found my way back to something that I’ve always loved, and it was like I hadn’t ever left.
#9 We had a birthday or 5
As I mentioned, we celebrated the twins’ birthday with a road trip. We celebrated my husband’s birthday with a dinner with friends.
This year marked the beginning of the end for me…well, the end of my 30’s. I wrote myself a list for the year, and I’m slowly checking things off.
My oldest turned 6, and we continued on with our Star Wars theme. I may have gone a little overboard, but it was worth it.
#10 Happy Holidays
Even though he didn’t get to dress up for my favorite holiday at school, my oldest still had a fun party. Plus, we dressed up as a family, went to a party, and got lots of candy trick or treating.
I hope you liked reminiscing about our year 2015 as much as I did. I know I missed a ton of other great stuff, but we’ve got some New Year’s Eve partying to do…in our PJ’s of course. I’m really excited to see what 2016 brings. Cheers to the New Year!
What a wondering year you have had! I enjoyed revisiting many of the posts I have seen this year. I love your ballet picture – you look fantastic!! Look at that pointed toe!!
Looks like you had a great year!! I am happy I’ve found your blog. We have a ton in common. I have two five year old boys! Happy New Year!
Awesome! Looking forward to getting to know you more in the new year 🙂
What a great way to remember the year. I need to do this!
What a fun way to look back at your year. Love the photo of you. This totally made me smile.
Sounds like a fun year! My favorite part is always watching my kids enjoy themselves, too. 🙂
I love that #1 is transitioning to toddler beds. If that doesn’t say motherhood priorities I don’t know what does! LOL We are still working on figuring out how and where to get everyone to sleep at the right time. 7 kids with 6 rooms is a conundrum.
Ha ha! I bet!
I loved seeing this look back! I cant wait for 2016… and to see what amazing things come your way!
Sounds like such a fun filled year! Hopefully 2016 proves just as fun!! I am hoping too make quite the fun out of 2016! 🙂
I looks like you’ve had a really awesome year! Congrats on all the big milestones. The toddler bed transition is quite an accomplishment!
Great year for you! Full of accomplishments! Wishing you a happy a new year with even more accomplishments!
That Star Wars party looks super cute!
I love these end of the year re-caps. It looks like you had a fabulous year! I’m loving the Star Wars themed party! I bet it was a blast. Happy New Year.
I love end-of-the-year blog wrap up posts! You had such a great year. I remember when you blogged about your day with Thomas the Train. I’m so jealous! My son would love that !:)
Love that you are back to taking ballet! Once a dance always a dancer! That Star Wars themed birthday is one that will never be forgotten! My son (now 21) still talks about his favorite birthday celebrations. Well worth the effort 🙂
We did Day Out With Thomas as well. It was our second year going and I LOVE IT!
I hope you have a fantastic 2016 🙂
What an incredible year it’s been for you and your family! Love all of these photos and everything that you are doing in your blog… especially that you are using it as a platform to raise awareness of important issues. I can’t wait to follow along in 2016 and wish you a very happy and healthy new year, my sweet! XOXO
Thank you so much! And the same to you 🙂
Seems like you had a very busy year
So many wonderful memories for you this past year! I’m sure 2016 will be another busy but fun year!
You had an amazing year! It’s great that you all raised so much for the March of Dimes. Your boys looked like they had a fun year as well! I can’t wait to follow you on your journey in 2016!
It looks like a brilliant year for you! Well done. Transitioning from cots to bed can be hard and with 3 little ones it looks manic. 🙂
Looks like a year filled with wonderful memories! I have twins as well, quite the handful they can be sometimes 🙂 Happy new year from one MOM to another 🙂
This was a perfect year for a star wars party! That Thomas the train looks so awesome, I’ve got to take my little guy there one day! I also am going to start transitioning to the toddler bed (bum bum bum) but other then those things your year seemed so awesome and its amazing that you got to do something for yourself as well as for the little petite fighters out there! Kudos to you! Happy new year and may everything be just as awesome and more for 2016!
These are all great times and fun memories. Good job on getting back on track when it comes to fitness and keeping healthy. I wish you the best in 2016.
2015 has been a nice journey for me too , i love your post about the transition period of your kids, every mom looks forward to our children’s milestones.
as a huge Star Wars fan that post was my personal favorite! the party ideas were so cute. looking forward to reading more in 2016
Sounds like you had a great year! I think it is awesome that you took a ballet class.
I love watching your blog transform. I’m always inspired by the micro premie stories and moved by the courage of the parents to share their stories. Congratulations on all your success and good luck in 2016 🙂
I like reading the micro peemie Monday’s it is so sad but so brave to raise awareness .
Happy New Year to you and your family! I look forward to reading the top 10 of 2016 and am sure it will be as delightful as this one!
What a fun year! So many achievements and milestones to look back on. I hope 2016 is just as good, if not better! Happy New Year!
What a wonderful year you had! Your family is so beautiful. Happy New Year, my friend
What a great year you had. Best wishes on a great 2016!
I love how you started doing ballet again!! I think the Star Wars party posts were my favorite. They were awesome!!
I can’t believe you raised over $3,000! You should be so proud. Here’s to health and happiness for your beautiful family in 2016!
Thank you so much!
what an amazing year beautiful family
Thank you!
Looks like you and your family had an awesome year! My boys also love Thomas the train and going to the beach so this is a place they would love to visit.
I enjoyed those pictures of your family! So many awesome milestones! Wishing you and your lovely boys a Happy New Year!
Thank you! Happy New Year to you!
It sounds like you had a really great year! That is so awesome that you got back into ballet!
Thank you!
It looks like you had such a great year! Happy New Year!
Such a great year for you! I loved seeing all these pics again!
Thank you so much Nichole 🙂
I really admire what you do for the smallest of fighters as you put it. Your post on Mamalode was so good too. I love the awareness that you’re generating for the reason your babies came into this world so early. Here’s to an even more successful 2016!!!
What a great year! I think I’ll be doing a star wars birthday for my oldest next summer!
It looks like you had so much fun this year!
Looks like a great year! My youngest was a preemie- so definitely off to read some of those posts! He was born 8 weeks early when we were out of state on vacation, it was an adventure to say the least.
Wow. That sounds really scary! I’m going to have to check out your blog and read about it 🙂