From Michelle:
This is usually the time of year when we reflect and try to make resolutions to get us through the New Year… to be honest, I have been living a dream for the past 4 months and I am looking forward to the continuation over the next 8 months! What would I wish for after all… spending more time with family? We are spending 24/7 together with homeschooling and travel… exercising more? We are up and down stairs in and out of our house, so that is not a problem… reducing stress in my life? I think a year off work is about as stress-free as I will ever be… so instead I will continue to enjoy the small and unexpected pleasures in life — the bottle of Cheez Whiz my sister smuggled in from Canada, finding a Starbucks in Paris (only the second one I have seen in 4 months), celebrating 20 degrees on the 3rd of January (and realizing that we may not actually get in much skiing this year). I am very lucky to be sharing this adventure with my 3 favourite people in the world!