New Beginnings and Exciting Updates
Plus, a Brand New Podcast Episode!
Happy (Belated) New Year!
I know it might be a tad late for New Year wishes, but hey, if you're the type who decks the halls before Thanksgiving or keeps the Christmas lights twinkling till February, I'm sure you won't mind a belated greeting. Let's bask in some post-holiday grace together, shall we? 😉
Family Updates: Izzy and Emmy's Latest Antics
Here at the Rogers' residence, we're buzzing with excitement for 2024. First off, a quick family update:
Izzy's journey continues to amaze us every day. Her latest antics include blowing kisses and whispering "shhh, shhh" in the most adorably excited way – it just melts my heart. Plus, we're eagerly awaiting her new ankle brace (orthotic), fingers crossed that it brings us a step closer to her walking.
And Emmy, oh boy! She's not even three and a half, yet she recently rattled off her wish list for her 10th birthday (talk about planning ahead!). Here's a sneak peek:
Earring holes with butterfly earrings in various colors
A 'big girl' car seat that she can "just fall out of"
A sleeve tattoo like Uncle Justin and an elbow tattoo like Mommy (yep, you read that right!)
A bra, paired with a "big shirt"
Kids, right? They sure know how to light up our world with these little surprises.
Dieting as a Duo
In other news, Jenn and I have embarked on a diet journey together! This is a first for us in a long while. Usually, I'm the lone wolf on the diet front, cooking separate meals, and sadly watching others enjoy their feasts. But doing this as a team? It's a whole new ball game. Less about resolve and more about solidarity in the face of tempting ice cream!
Professional Life: Building Dreams
On the professional front, I'm still riding the 'technically unemployed' wave, but there's good news. The projects I've been nurturing are gaining momentum, and I'm hopeful that this will be the year I get to do what I love most: building things with the people I adore. This journey started about seven years ago when I left my comfy gig at Reebok. I’m choosing to believe 2024 will be our year!
Resolutions: Are They Still a Thing?
Now, here's something I'm curious about:
I haven't done NY resolutions in a while in a while, and I suspect I'm not alone. Did you know the failure rate for resolutions is a whopping 91%? And get this – "National Quitters Day" is tomorrow, meaning pizza places are about to hit the jackpot 😂.
Jenn and I stumbled upon a cool alternative – a Goal Bingo card, or perhaps, a Bingo Vision Board. It's a fun way to gamify our aspirations. We're creating a joint board – one-third family goals and the rest personal. I promise to share our board by the end of the month – hold me accountable!
New Podcast Episode Alert!
And speaking of exciting developments, we've got a brand new podcast episode! It's been over a year since Jenn and I first toyed with the idea behind this episode. Every baby announcement, every request for baby gear advice, every time we ponder gifts for new moms, we've wished we had a go-to list. And guess what? This episode marks the beginning of that list. It's a compilation of our top parenting gear, tried and tested in the Rogers' household. Do check it out:
The List and Links to Our Must-Have Parenting Gear from the Podcast:
Why We Love It: Snip-snap meal prep on the go! Perfect for quick, fuss-free food cutting.
Why We Love It: A literal lifesaver for arms. It's like a comfy throne for your little one.
Why We Love It: Makes room-sharing a dream. Goodbye, sleep disruptions!
Why We Love It: Mess-free eating anywhere. A game-changer for restaurant outings with kids.
Branch Basics Cleaning Products (get $10 off) 🌿
Why We Love It: Non-toxic, multi-purpose, and super effective. Clean without worries!
A Big Thanks to Our YouTube Community
Last but not least, a huge thank you to those who've been engaging with us on YouTube. Your comments mean the world to us, and I'm making an effort to reply to each one. Sometimes YouTube's notifications play hide and seek, so I apologize if I've missed any. Keep those comments coming – they truly make our day!
That's all for now. Here's to a year of more grace, giggles, and growing pains for us all!
Warmly,
Brandon (and Jenn, Emmy, & Izzy too!)