Here are some of the nicest things, toughest things, and favorite projects of 2012.
January
Nicest thing: Introducing Baby Chuck to my sister
Toughest things: Taking Baby Chuck to get tested for allergies, Saying goodbye to grandparents
February
Nicest thing: Finding this lovely yellow second hand couch
Toughest thing: Struggling with Baby Chuck's eczema and getting him retested for allergies
March
Nicest thing: Baby Chuck getting his first two teeth
Toughest thing: Adjusting to our new dietary restrictions
Favorite DIY: Trying out a DIY chocolate face mask
April
Nicest things: Baby Chuck and I ride a bicycle, Enjoying our new (old) couch
Favorite craft: Making a salt dough necklace
May
Nicest thing: Tulip Time
Toughest thing: Mysterious fussiness
Favorite DIY: Hubby transforms our table into a chalkboard table
June
Nicest things: Seeing family visit, Holding our first garage sale at Beth's
Toughest things: Having to say goodbye to friends (x2)
July
Nicest thing: Drawing a small Tulip Time book
Toughest things: Putting Charlie down, Trying to recover from a disastrous move
August
Nicest things: Having Katie and Kim visit, Meeing up with old friends, Celebrating our anniversary
Favorite craft: Making multicolor crayons
September
Nicest things: Celebrating Baby Chuck's 1st birthday party, Seeing guests enjoy my crafts, Visiting the NY Renaissance fair and Bronx Zoo
Favorite craft: Felt Lapel pins
October
Nice things: Celebrating Halloween, Visiting the Queens Farm Museum
Toughest things: Parenting struggles, Hurricane Sandy
Favorite craft: Faux Stained glass
November
Nice things: Making new friends, Seeing old friends, Illustrating my Poem
Toughest thing: Baby Chuck begins transitioning to one nap
Favorite craft: Cardboard trophy head
December
Nicest thing: Christmas, Hanging out with old friends
Toughest thing: Sharing that I quit my PhD program, Sandy Hook Elementary
Favorite craft: Making heart (and other shaped) Christmas lights