Goodbye 2016!

I can't believe this is my last 2016 post, it's been one crazy year. This year started pretty well for our family, we adopted our little man, Ryker. I honestly couldn't imagine our life without him now that he is in our life. It's honestly like we were meant to be from day one, he is the perfect addition to our family. He has kept me sane during this crazy year, in April my life was pretty much flipped upside down. My grandma passed away and honestly it was one of the hardest things I've had to deal with, yes she was old and sick, but that doesn't change the fact I lost my grandma. Losing her changed my life and I am so thankful I had her for so many years. Easter will never be the same, it was the last holiday I had the chance to spend with her. I seriously drove three hours to be with my grandma because something in me was telling me I needed to be there. I'm so glad I listened to that little voice and went down to see her, she may not have remembered who I was, but just seeing her and having the chance to tell her I love her was worth it. She will never know how much she meant to me. My kids have been my rocks this year, they have seen me cry in the middle of the sidewalk(literally!) and have been tough as nails all year. I can't wait till 2017 and hope they don't have to comfort me so much. This upcoming year I want to be a better mom for these kids, this passed year has shown me that kids need their moms no matter how old and I want my kids to have tons of memories to talk about at my funeral. I know that sounds morbid and selfish, but it's not really the point. The memories we make will live with them much longer than anything I could physically give them. They deserve so much more than I have been able to give them in 2016 and 2017 will be a better year! So, goodbye 2016-we won't miss you! PS-happy one year anniversary to the blog world! we posted our first post one year ago TODAY!