Goodbye 2008!

Only 2 more days until the new year... and I am already thinking about what 2009 holds for my family! Ryan will become a big brother, we have big plans to do great things... I am sure that 2009 will no doubt be better than 2008. Although I do feel bad for Ryan; we were all just getting used to being a little family of 3.

This is my top 10 list of things that I loved about 2008.

1. Baby snuggles without anyone else needing my attention.

2. Learning to be a mom.

3. Being 25... although this one is only 1/2 done... they say these years are the best ones we live, right?

4. Being a stay at home mom... I wouldn't trade it for the world!

5. Being a part of an awesome mom's group... I don't know that I would have lasted through the baby struggles without them.

6. New experiances... they are what make me... well... me.

7. 2 puppies!

8. Christmas with a toddler... I never knew life could be so fun!

9. Getting closer to Dustin, which is another thing I never thought could happen.

10.... I can't think of anything I hated... so let's just say all of 2008.

I doubt I'll come up with any resolutions... since 2002, my resolutions have always been "No more Resolutions!"... but I like to reflect on the year. It makes me soooo grateful to have a restart button that lets me pull out a fresh calendar and make new marks... And this one, I am writing in purple pen!

What did you love about 2008?

I've been in denial....

So... it's been a while since I posted, so I need to get things caught up...


I am in denial that I am the mother of a toddler... Ryan is now a year old! We had a big birthday party for him, all ocean theme... it was a lot of fun, and I am so glad that his little friends were able to make it!

One other fun thing came of Ryan's 1st birthday party... we announced that we were pregnant! Ryan is going to be a big brother in June... and everyone seems pretty excited about it.

Um.. so yeah... that's about all that is going on right now... But I promise to post a little more often and keep you in the loop... We are going to be making some big changes in 2009 and can't wait to drag you along for the ride!

Thought for the day...

Yeah, I haven't blogged in quite a while... I am in a bit of denial that things are happening in my life (Bug is 1!) and I'll post some real entries later... I promise.

But... here is a little thought for the day.

IF YOU DONʼT WANT YOUR LIFE TO BE "MESSED UP," DONʼT FOOL AROUND WITH THOSE WHO HAVE MESSED UP THEIRS.
It is a peculiarity of human relationships that it is virtually impossible for one individual to have a lasting positive influence upon members of a group of negative thinkers. Usually, it works the other way. You cannot maintain a positive, productive attitude if you spend all your time with negative people. Those who have wrecked their own lives (and usually blame their misfortune on others) are not the kind of people who will help you achieve success in your own life. Choose your friends and associates carefully, and refrain from complaints about your job, your company, or any individual. Spend your time with positive, ambitious people who have a plan for their lives. You will find that their optimism is infectious.