2010 in Review

Is it okay that it is already January 2011 and I am doing a look back on 2010? I wanted to do it yesterday, but was more in the mood to look at my resolutions. Once I started looking at it, I just could not stop laughing. And I ended up doing the other post.

So this is 2010 in summary.

January: It was quite a depressing month. My mom left after 4 months with us, my sister and family had just left after 10 days with us and work was getting really crazy. I was still suffering from cheloids from the tear during the delivery, pumping every three hours, working full time, getting up with Neil at least twice in the night. I was involved in a really difficult project at work as well. It was hard and I remember being unhappy most of January. After mom left, R's mom came in Jan to stay with us until May. The fun parts were that Neil rolled over, and we started giving him solids in his high chair. We bought an exersaucer for Neil and he loved being in it. R shifted jobs.

February: My MIL found out that she had to leave as she got a visa stamped only until Feb 24. I gave my notice at work and said my last day would be February 23. My boss persuaded me to stay and said I could work from home and select the projects I wanted, and I agreed. Started officially working from home on February 24th.

March: I applied for Neil's American passport, his Indian POI card, and tickets to India. R said I could travel by business class on my way there as I was traveling with just Neil and it turned out to be one of the best decisions. Neil developed an ear infection.

April: I started helping R with the business and also started making baby food for Neil at home. It was really simple and I loved doing that for him. I tried a variety of foods, baked, steamed and he really had a good appetite and was happy to try everything. The only downside was he never cared for jar food afterward.

May: R had a work trip to Portland and Neil and I joined him. We got married in Portland and I wanted to see the place again. It was cold most of the time, but we had a really good time there. We visited with a lot of friends, went to the park, and just ate a lot of Indian food. It was nice to visit the Japanese and Rose garden with Neil which we had visited as newlyweds. We also visited the Pittock Mansion. Most of the time there was a walk down memory lane, and we really enjoyed it. It was also the last month of breastfeeding/pumping. I hadn't planned it that way, but in ended up like that due to travel, and all the changes.

June: Neil starts swimming and Gymboree. Both didn't go well. He kept getting sick and I had to take him out of the classes. He would not get along with the swimming instructor and after going to the classes, I would not recommend Gymboree to anyone. I think it is a waste of money. R's parents come for a visit and we went to visit Washington DC and NY. We stayed with my sister and family in DC and booked a hotel in NY for 2 days. Neil got sick again and I totally didn't enjoy the NY trip. We found out he had a ear infection again and took antibiotics. We met up with a friend from Toledo there and despite the sickness was a good time with family. Neil started army crawling.

July: I was preparing for my India travel. Also preparing for a party we were planning to give for Neils first birthday. I made some decorations and crafts and I think I did a pretty good job. I left at the end of July. Spend the first two days with my in-laws and then went home for a month. Neil starts crawling on hands and knees. Got an offer back from where I was working and they offered me a good deal. Neil got another ear infection. Temporarily stops swimming lessons.

August: In India with parents and brother and Neil and having a great time. Missing R who is back in the US. Neil turns one and we have a small party at home with just family. There is a prayer, message, food and cake. It was a sweet time.

September: Neil and I travel back to my in-laws home and wait for Dada to come. Neil had a huge party thrown by his grandparents in Mumbai and my parents also joined for that. Neil got to wear his first Sherwani and he looked stinking adorable. In India, we did a lot of traveling with both sets of parents. Neil got on top of an elephant and had a lot of adventures. After coming back, I had another party for him for our friends here. My friend was able to come for that from St. Pete. We had Indian food catered that was so mild that my American friends who liked the real stuff was disappointed. But most others were able to enjoy. I turned 30, but didn't do anything other than a dinner out.

October: After lots of thinking and prayers, declined the offer from work. Lots of sickness and lots of travel for R. I had a flare up of DR and it was so bad that I went for a week to my sisters house to recuperate (R was traveling). That had to be the hardest flight that I ever took. But the one week was pure bliss and I was back to normal. We started swimming again, but gave up until next season as I was getting sick and he was bawling through the entire thing anyway.

November: I started getting more involved in the business and was managing a project. BIL came here for a conference from Baltimore and we also had a birthday party for a daughter of our friend. Thanksgiving was with some sweet friends from church. I had stress fracture on my leg and was finding it hard even to walk. Wore a fracture shoe for most of the month. R was working crazy hours and traveling a lot.

December: I had decided not to do any decorating, but gave in one day and decorated the whole house. It felt so much better to do that. Sent out Christmas cards, took Neil to see Santa. We celebrated 5 years of marriage. To make up for not doing anything for birthday, Rajiv got me a ton of gifts. 2 Coach bags, outfits from White House Black Market and from Ann Taylor. We celebrated Christmas with some sweet friends and their families. Since Christmas we have all been sick, so 2010 ended on a sick note.

I pray that 2011 is better in terms of health for all of us.