in review

It's that time again. The end of the year and time for every blogger out there to post their year in review. So here's mine:

The archery store
We started construction on an archery store in January and opened in May. To say this has been a challenge would be understating it slightly. It has also been a tremendous time suck for me, meaning I don't have time for things like blogging, reading blogs, reading books, cooking, bathing or socializing. But it has been fun and I've learned a lot.

The big 4-0
Nature Boy turned 40 in July, which he claims doesn't bother him. I, however, have noticed a few changes that may indicate an impending midlife crisis. Aside from the treehouse, that is. For one thing, he's become very sensitive about his lack of hair and threw a fit the last time I cut it. I asked him how short he wanted it, because recently we've just been shaving it all off. He ranted about how he didn't like that because he looked bald and he isn't. Well, not entirely. Just mostly. I just shrugged and cut it a little longer. He's also been looking for a new vehicle and has settled on a K5 Chevy Blazer, ca. 1970. Just like he had when he was 20. Oh, and a motorcycle.

Minus One
We're still short a child, but life has been chugging along. Things are actually a little calmer without a teenage girl around and, I'll be honest, I'm glad not to have to deal with the anger. The Ubergoober is still losing teeth and Ty is still struggling in math. But Goober's teeth are growing in as fast as they are coming out and we found an excellent math tutor for Ty. So, children are fine.

And that's about it. It's sad, almost, that after a whole year that's about all I can think of. Mostly, we just chug along, taking one day at a time and doing our best.

So here's wishing everyone a happy new year! Hope it's a good one.