12.19.2009

Bring On the New Year!

Well, 2009 has definitely been a busy year. Giving birth to our third child in four years really ages you. When I look at mine and Jamie's engagement picture taken five years ago, I am reminded just how stressful and exhausting raising babies and toddlers can be. Lets just say it looks like at least ten years should have passed instead of only five. In 2010 I will enter the last years of my twenties when I turn 29 but I feel so much older. I am keenly aware that 2010 will be the year I need to start using eye cream. Don't get me wrong, my 3 beautiful children are worth every single wrinkle and gray hair!

How do I know 2010 is going to be different than 2009. Most importantly, I will not be pregnant or giving birth. I will not have to even worry about getting pregnant (Jamie got a vasectomy right after Pierce was born). What a relief!
Second, our tax rebate is going to increase from last year with another added dependent....woohoo!!!! Jamie and I are going on a mini vacation. Well, more like a local getaway to a hotel for some much need R&R. If we have the energy we will probably throw in a Mavs game and treat ourselves to overpriced food at a couple of fancy restaurants. I think we deserve it. Who know, we may get really wild and crazy and go to a movie...haha. Oh how things have changed in such a short time. I wouldn't have it any other way.
Third, both my sisters are getting married. The kids will get 2 new uncles this year! Good thing the girls already just adore them both! We are so excited for both of them. I think it is time for the kids to have some cousins!


Fourth, I will be drinking this year on New Year's Eve!!!!! And, staying up past the ball drop.





Things I will HAVE to do in 2010:


~potty-train Reagan (fun times...insert huge amounts of sarcasm)

~teach Pierce how to self soothe and sleep in his crib (probably going to be the hardest thing I will do in 2010 because most likely I am going to have to let him cry-it-out)


~send Reagan to MDO - I can't wait! I won't know what to do with just Pierce...shopping sounds good. No, better yet - SLEEP!

~somehow figure out how to take all three kiddos to the neighborhood pool in the summer


~baby proof the house


~find more ME time or I WILL go insane

~have more date nights or Jamie and I will forget that we once knew how to have fun together




Things I HOPE will happen in 2010:


~Pierce's reflux will resolve itself


~Emerson's doctors will gain wisdom and figure out the source of her illness - my ONLY Christmas wish this year


~establish more routine and better sleep schedules for everyone


~I will miraculously wake up one morning with the motivation and skill to become a good cook

~a special mommy and Emmy trip to San Antonio to visit my grandparents and go to Sea Worl

~have time to finish decorating the kids' rooms


~frame and find places for the professional pictures taken over the last year


~win the lottery - gosh, these kids are expensive!




I hope everyone has a great Christmas! I am definitely grateful for my 3 perfect blessings this holiday season. I predict 2010 is going to be filled with lots of joy! Just watching my children grow and learn and love is pure happiness.


1 comment:

  1. Wow, our to-do list's for 2010 are so similar! Potty training, date nights, more me time, framing pictures (there is a huge pile in my office - so sad) .... and then some!

    Seriously, let's get together with the kiddos soon! Merry Christmas!

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