2010 Top Ten

So maybe it's a little cliche to do a "Top 10" for the year on New Year's Eve, but I hope to have this blog to look back at parts of my life and hope whatever I've written brings back memories or lessons learned I have most-likely forgotten years from now.....So in no particular order....

10. I got to spend 7 months as a full time stay at home mom for the first time ever! It was so fun and rewarding and oh, how I miss being with my kids all day. We went to the zoo, Kings Island, parks, pools, and more - but even lazy days at home were wonderful. I can't wait to be back with them again this spring.

9. Prayer....I learned not to pray to ask God to change His ways, but for Him to change my ways to His. This past year I, along with hundreds - no, thousands - of people all over the world begged God to heal our friend Mary Ann. She passed away in May leaving a huge hole in the lives of those I love - and left me questioning the purpose of asking God for anything if He's going to do what He wants anyway. But prayer is not about getting what we want, is it? It's about learning who God is and making Him part of our lives. I know she is missed everyday, but would want those missing her to keep prayer at the forefront or their lives....

8. "Taming the Spirited Child" - a book my mother-in-law gave me as I found myself a little desparate to reign in my sweet Julia girl. She is so much like me and going head to head with her was going nowhere. If your kid is strong-willed, check it out.

7. Jason and I celebrated our 10 year anniversary. I cannot believe we've been married that long. He remains my best friend and love of my life.

6. On a lighter note....We decided we had had enough of our horrible, drywall eating, knappy dog Spanky and sent his furry behind to the pound. You can judge me all you want, but getting rid of him ranks not only in the top ten of my year, but the top ten of my life!

5. In May, we took a trip to Destin, Fl. It was a perfect get away for the 4 of us. Julia and Josh are both fishes - loving the water. We had fun combing the beach for crabs and jellyfish (no, we didn't touch them!).

4. Little House on the Prairie with Julia....We probably have every episode DVR'd and I absolutely love how much she loves it. During Joshua's nap, we'd be on the couch giggling as Laura pushed Nellie down the hill in her wheel chair or as Mrs. Oleson walked around at night in her green face cream. Great memories....

3. Potty-training Josh. I hate changing diapers - and not having a pay check I hated buying them. So soon after his 2nd birthday, we hopped on the "Stay dry" wagon with some-what easy success considering he's a boy. I'm so happy it's over!

2. Going back to work...Hmmmm...While I miss my children desparately, I have to admit my job is fun and the people I work with are great. If I have to have to work, this is totally the place I want to be!

1. I know I've devoted many a post to our baby on the way - but what can top adding a new little guy to the family?

Hope you have a wonderful New Year!