2024 Wrapped: Our Year in Highlights
Here’s our family’s version of “Spotify 2024 Wrapped” – Sos Family Edition. A celebration of our milestones, laughter, and lessons as we’ve navigated another incredible year.
2024 Wrapped: The People Who Made This Year
- Supry: Balancing work between Wellington and the upper North Island, with bonus points for mastering bedtime stories and nappy changing. Dad MVP.
- Elysha: Resigned from an 8-year job for a starring role at home. Best new skill: scheduling chaos and discovering the magic of being present.
Nasir’s Top Hits:
- Big Brown Mouse Debut: Star of the school performance inspired by The Gruffalo. Imagine it with confetti cannons of pride!
- Creative Streak: From Wubbox to Rainbow Friends, his drawing skills deserve their own art exhibit.
- Tech Wiz: Subtitles on and off—who needs a tutorial?
- Most Replayed Scene: His toothless grin and Oreo ice cream obsession after school pickups. Heart = melted.
Rahim’s Greatest Hits:
- Gymnastics Star: First backward roll attempt? Crowd goes wild. (Okay, just me, but it counts.)
- Superhero Obsession: Captain America cakes and costumes for days.
- Best Supporting Role: Copying Nasir’s dance moves with Rare Wubbox on repeat.
Aisha’s Breakthrough Album:
- Debut Single: First steps! Now trending worldwide in our family chat.
- Collaborations: Shared laughs and dance parties to her favourite Wiggles beats.
Charming Moments Chart: Top 3
- Zoo Adventures: Nasir’s lion awe and Rahim’s… fascination with monkey bums. Enough said.
- Castlepoint Waves: Nasir laughing as the ocean chased him; Rahim bravely feeding farm animals.
- Wedding Outifts: Nasir and Rahim in matching wedding outfits. The CUTEST!
Challenges Playlist: Lessons on Repeat
- Transitions Are Hard: Written schedules saved the day, reducing my anxiety during tough periods.
- Sacrifices Made: Leaving my job was a bittersweet decision but gave me irreplaceable moments with the kids.
Family Adventures Compilation
- Top Travel Track: Hawke’s Bay Wedding vibes, complete with Rahim’s dance antics.
- Honorable Mentions: Beach waves at Castlepoint, science days, and Aisha’s first birthday celebrations.
Looking Ahead: 2025 Wishlist
More milestones. More laughs. More Oreo ice creams. Here’s to another year of love, resilience, and family playlists we’ll cherish forever.
To the year ahead!
Elysha