Looking back and looking forward

2009 was a good year.  It had it's stressful moments, but in the end, it's all I could have asked for.

Our baby boy turned one this year, and is only three months away from turning two.  He has been the most awesome little man, has only gotten sick once, and is growing and learning more every day.

We moved into a place we can call home.  In 2008 we were house hunting, and it got too stressful too fast.  We decided to just enjoy renting, especially when we found our condo.  We have more than enough room for the three (soon to be four) of us, and we don't plan on moving..at least not in 2010.

We survived the economy.  Roland's job had layoffs, and we didn't get cut.  The worst of it was the worry, but we made it through.  I have been able to stay at home with Kaleb through the thick of the recession, so for that, I am thankful. 

We didn't lose anyone we love.

We celebrated our third wedding anniversary.  I still can't believe it came that fast.  Here's to the 4th! 

I am happy that in 2009, I learned the truth about some people.  I would rather know the truth, and not have them in my life, then go on living thinking they are honest people, and look like an idiot.

I am thankful for the friendships I have made this year.  I have gotten to know a lovely group of women on BBC   and they have become some of the best friends a girl could ask for.  Can't wait until the summer of 2011 for our big trip!

I am most thankful for December of this year.  I finally got what I have been wanting all year, and that is my second pregnancy.  It has started off better than the first, so I can only hope it continues this way.  But if it doesn't, I will still find the strength, because in the end, I will have what I have been wanting..a little brother or sister for my Buggie.

The main thing that I want for 2010 is health.  Health for my family, health for my husband, health for Kaleb and the most health for myself and our unborn baby.

I want to get my anxiety under control.  I have been struggling with it pretty bad recently, and finally have the guts to talk to someone about it.  As soon as my new insurance information comes in the mail, I will be making that phone call.

I want to master the art of being a SAHM (stay-at-home mom).  This is what I have always wanted, and I love that I am living my dream.  But I loathe cooking, and have trouble finding motivation to get dinner on the table every night.  I have to thank Chipotle for helping me out on my not so good days.  By the time I am half way through this pregnancy, I want to be the SAHM I have envisioned for myself.  I will try my hardest to understand I am only human, but I will push myself to succeed.

I want to get Kaleb's big boy room finished.  I almost have everything I need.  I should have the rest of it by the end of January.  I am hoping it comes together like I have it in my head.  Thank you, Urban Outfitters for all the motivation..and the sale prices!

Thank you 2009 for the great memories, and 2010, I welcome you with open arms!

"We will open the book, it's pages are blank.  We are going to put words on them ourselves.  The book is called Opportunity, and the first chapter is New Year's Day."