To Everything There Is A Season....

Happy New Year!  When I look back at 2012 it's hard to believe that it started with discovering Mallory (oldest) had a rare heart condition that required an immediate catheterization and ended by learning my poor sweet baby boy has Autism, with Amy (middle) having lots and lots of Celiac-related health issues in between.  But there were plenty of reasons to celebrate too!

In spite of everything, Denise and I had a very successful year, with Larkspur Interiors opening a booth and having 4 more amazing shows at Clover Market.

Mallory spent a week in New York City in July modeling followed by her TV debut in September.  Amy's Celiac Disease is FINALLY under control and we can see a light at the end of the tunnel for our poor girl.  And Cole is making huge strides through early intervention therapy twice a week.

Unfortunately my blog has suffered quite a bit as all of the aforementioned has left me with very little time to post.  I've been beating myself up over it, but as I sit hear writing this I realize it would be silly to expect that much of myself.  My most favorite verse comes from Ecclesiastes: To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under Heaven.  Isn't that so true?

Another truism is that wisdom absolutely comes with age.  And in my 40's I've learned that Superwoman I am not.  That cape belongs to someone else.  As much as I tried to do it all last year, and be everything to everyone, at the end of the day this Mama just doesn't have it in her.  I would love nothing more than to wake up every morning with a smile ready to face the day and whatever it may bring.  But the truth is I don't smile until I've had a least 2 cups of extra-bold coffee and 20 milligrams  of Mommy's Little Helper, a.k.a. Serafem.  By the end of the day I have nothing left to give.  God has blessed me with the most wonderful husband on the planet who excels at picking up the pieces and taking over where I left off.

It seems appropriate to make a few resolutions for the new year and I would love nothing more than to resolve to blog at least 3 times a week, paint at least two pieces of furniture a week and while I'm at it resolve to lose at least 5 pounds a week all while being the best Mom/Wife/Friend I can possibly be.  But doing so would only set myself up for failure and that's not how I want to start 2013.  I'll be 44 this year and I'm getting wiser by the day.  Like I now know that the only way I survived 2012 was through "Baby Steps".  Taking one day at a time, sometimes one hour at a time.  And knowing that I don't have to go through it alone.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fabulicious day!
xoxo,
Kim

One Last Look Before The Big Day!

Today our family returned from a weekend in Cape May with relatives.  It was the perfect way to spend the last few days before the Big Day.  All of the shopping was done and the house was cleaned and ready for guests so I relished the opportunity to get away and enjoy some family time.

Now it's time for last minute baking and prepping.  Every year we host my family at our home for Christmas and I make a big brunch.  I'm so excited as I'm sure you are and wanted to share a few more glimpses of our home decorated for Christmas!

To all of my wonderful blog friends I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
xoxo,
Kim

Glimpses...

Please do come in, it's cold outside!

I do believe that Christmas 2012 will go down in history in Blogland as "The Year of the Chalkboard".

Pere Noel.

Always believe.

Many thanks to my dear sweet friend and photographer extraordinaire Christina for taking pictures of my home.  You can visit her delightful blog here.

xoxo,
Kim

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