another new year

Another year is here.

2012 have passed in a wonderful busy way filled with a lot of blessings. I had another baby in October 2011, so last year was spent watching her grow from a tiny wee baby into a super cheeky active toddler along with her headstrong sister and her loving brother. My sister got married in February and moved to another town in another island. My firstborn graduated from his kindergarten (and turned 6) in June and started his primary/elementary schooling in July. He lost his first baby tooth around that time too. It was another (terrifying) first experience for all of us, well, especially for me. It was scary realizing that your first baby is growing up so fast.

Anyway, we ended the year by going with our big families (also need separate entry due to the wonderfulness of the trips). I was in Lembang, Bandung for new year, and I spent the first minutes of 2013 standing with my dear husband watching the most spectacular fireworks from our room porch in the villa.

Etsy wise, I started using Crafthub (for sending download link automatically after a purchase) in August, and I'm loving it. Such a lifesaver for a busy mom. I have lots of new wonderful customers and I am really thankful for the experience of working and interacting with them. I'm still working late nights (like now). I tried to wake up earlier, but I tend to overslept.

My husband started to cook for us (since the arrival of our third child) to give me time designing. I am truly grateful for his wonderful support. At one time, he brought all three kids (6yo, almost 4yo, and 1yo) to a nearby mall to give me sometime to work. Without him, I won't be able to continue with the shop. Oh, and to add the blessings, he turned out to be a better cook than I am. My son was especially thankful for this change of family cook. :)

This year, I want to preserve more joys by writings/documenting this adventure of living on this beautiful planet.

It's late and I have to sleep now. Let me end by wishing you joy and courage to achieve your dreams for this year. :)