Christmas Letter 2012

So I would assume most of you that read my blog have already received my Christmas letter in the mail, but for those that didn't and for my own record, here is 2012's poem.  Merry Christmas!

Sometimes I regret writing a poem,

Way back in 2003,

Back then it was easy.  How would I have known?

How epic 2012 would be.

This year started out with quite a big shock,

Pregnant again without trying,

That’d be number five, if you’re taking stock,

If I said I wasn’t stressed, I’d be lying!

Corbin is eight now and just got baptized,

He’s growing up far too fast,

He’ll be a teenager before we realize,

I hope his awesomeness lasts!

Dexter is five and surprising us all,

He really grew up this year,

The number of tantrums has hit a freefall,

And he’s turned into such a sweet dear!

Ivy is four now and she’s an amazing girl,

Her heart surgery went great,

She loves to dance, sing and twirl,

And she’s the funniest girl in the state!

Echo is a rowdy eighteen month old,

Always keeping us on our toes,

Continually being crazy and bold,

And making messes wherever she goes!

In September our sweet little Malcolm was born,

And promptly gave us a scare,

After a hospital stay, he emerged from the storm,

Healthy and no worse for wear.

In January Scott decided to go back to school,

He started at WGU in the spring,

He takes online classes and feels really cool,

Taking pride in the challenges it brings.

My life’s been a blur these last several years,

There’s more chaos with each passing day,

But my two surgeries are done and my baby is here,

So the chaos is now welcome to stay!

In 2012 we’ve had no regrets,

But we’re happy to show it the door,

So Merry Christmas to you and please don’t forget,

Just what this holiday is for!

Merry Christmas!

Scott, Rochelle, Corbin, Dexter, Ivy, Echo, and Malcolm Brunson