Naptime Blog

If you have been following along with me in my blogging history on Naptime Stories, you may remember that I am a Therapist.  I have been working from home as a webmaster for a mothers’ social network, and I believe that it certainly fits well with my career path – as new moms and veteran moms always need an outlet to chat, share, vent and remember they are not alone in their mothering woes!  Over the past few months, I have returned to more of a formal therapist role as a Behavioral Coach for AbilTo.  And in working with clients daily, I have been reflecting on my own life and the year 2011.

First of all, I cannot believe how fast the year has flown.  I do not know if that is because I am constantly busy with my kids and dealing with three toddlers and a tween girl, or just because I am getting older.  But the one thing I have learned in working with my clients is to remember how truly blessed I really am. 

My year started out with tears and grief, as my Grandfather passed away on January 3.  I miss him dearly.  In March, I was laid off from my full-time “at-home” job of running the NYC MomsLikeMe site.  But then the year started looking up.  I re-vamped my Mommy’s Links site to a social network, we took the kids to DisneyWorld, found my niche in my little corner of the World Wide Web, and returned to counseling with Abilto. 

We’ve made a lot of progress at home as well.  I spend many months at home, because after all, with three infants, unless my husband was home or my mom was around to help me, it was quite difficult to get around.  Over the last few months, the twins started nursery school, and twice a week we all get into the car and get them to and from school.  One of the twins is completely potty trained, which makes my life much easier.  If only the other would follow suit!  And the baby is chock full of sentences and animation.  While life is completely chaotic, these last few months have been a lot of fun (well, when they are behaving!!!)

My husband and I took two weekend trips to the Poconos with friends, and we’re looking forward to our annual spring trip again.  We don’t have as much time alone together these days, but we make the best of every moment. 

So yes, I live a completely chaotic life, and I am sure it is only bound to get worse as these kids get older, but I am truly blessed.  I have a wonderful family, we have our health, and I love my career choices.  Thank you, 2011, for helping me remember these things.  Bring on 2012!

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

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