Hoskins Family ...forever and ever amen: My Own Big Day!

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

My Own Big Day!

Well, I originally thought I would let my own 30th birthday slide by without adding a post to the Hoskins blog. In all honestly, it felt pretty much like any other birthday. I didn't experience any of the birthday blues that Nick and many others went through when they made the leap into their thirties. And I really felt no misgivings about leaving my twenties behind. Not that I minded my twenties, but I have to admit that looking forward to a decade without being pregnant or breastfeeding is reason enough for me to celebrate. In addition, Nick was very thoughtful and made my birthday extra special this year. He contacted many of my old friends to alert them to the special occasion. Consequently, I talked with friends from all walks of life on and after my big day. I was also lucky to have some of my good friends from around Rochester come over to pass the night with games and Nick's culinary specialty: Chocolate Lava Cake. (He learned how to make this just for me--and if you knew how well Nick cooked, you would know that this is a big deal!) It was a lovely day, but not so different from past birthdays. So what made me decide to mention it here in the Hoskins family archives? Well, to tell you the truth, I decided it merited a post after I finished all of my birthday shopping. You see, for the first time in years, I splurged and spent all of my birthday money on new clothes. And not just any new clothes. I got, amongst other things, my first pair of leggings, (as an adult that is) my first drop waist sweater, and my second pair of beloved Ugg Boots. Now this outfit may seem insignificant to most of you, but seeing as how I was born in 1980, I feel like there is something special about my latest wardrobe choice. It's as though my life has come full circle. And I have to confess, even when leggings, bulky sweaters, and boots go out of style again, I'm going to keep right on wearing them--they are stinkin' comfy! Now that's the real joy of being thirty, being self secure enough to just be you.I am glad to have finally joined the club!

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Madison Elizabeth--10 years old. Maddi is growing into quite the little lady. She is like a mommy to her little brothers and sister--who she can now babysit for under two hours--and she is truly mom's greatest helper. She still loves dancing--she scored a part in the Bismarck Nutcracker this year. She took a year off of Gymnastics to try ice skating--which she has thoroughly enjoyed. She added violin to the list of instruments she can now play quite proficiently--her piano gets better and better every day. And she continues to do private art lessons, Spanish lessons, and Activity Day Girls. She also gets paid for writing phonics appropriate stories for Mason, spelling worksheets for Emma, and helping Spencer with his math lessons. She is a busy little girl and we love her with all of our hearts!

Spencer Hinckley 8 1/2 year old. Spencer is my tender-hearted, thoughtful, perceptive little boy. He was baptized this summer in the Susquehanna River and takes his promises to the Lord so seriously. If he is ever being naughty, I can simply remind him of his accountability before God and he is like a totally different boy on the spot! I love his sweet spirit and desire to be good. Spencer is also my careful, technical, handy little man. When Nick is not home, he is the go-to boy when it comes to fixing things and solving mechanical problems. He even shows the workers around the mechanical room when they come to work on things! He will surely work with his hands some day to earn his keep. This year, Spencer has continued playing golf, soccer, and basketball, has joined Maddi in art, Spanish, and piano lessons, and is loving his new role as a Boy Scout. He is a joy to have in our family!

EmmaLee Adelin 6 1/2 years old. Emma is our sensitive baby girl and her mother's little angel. She has grown up so much this year and is continually perfecting her position as the family peacemaker. She doesn't like to see anyone fight and won't let her cherished baby brother ever get upset. This year Emma has continued to dance--also scoring a part in the Bismarck Nutcracker, she also traded in gymnastics for a year of ice skating, and she has joined the older kids for a unique art and art history course her mommy helped develop with a local art school. She loves her activities, is becoming an excellent reader, and is ever our social butterfly. (She even talks the ears off the cleaning ladies when they're here!) Emma is counting down the days until she will get to be baptized and is now starting her early morning Book of Mormon reading time with mom. We love and cherish this sweet little girl!

Mason McKay 5 years old. Mason is the baby of our family and continues to be the glue that holds us all together. Even though he promised me that he would not grow up, he can't help but be blossoming into the most handsome, happy, brilliant little man ever. He officially started kindergarten this year (at 4), and is so bright he is already almost caught up with Emma in his reading and math. I'm not sure how to reign him in! In addition to school, he also shares his big brothers critical thinking mind. He can build the most complicated Lego sets, be a genuine help to his big brother in figuring out their X-box levels, and is better on the I-phone and I-pad than anyone else in the family! He is precocious to boot! Despite growing up to be such a smarty, he still loves snuggling up with mommy whenever he gets the chance. We are enjoying every minute of our littlest and last baby love!