Purple Giraffes

Red elephants, yellow panthers, blue lions and pink turtles . . .

So yes, 2010 is gone tomorrow night as of midnight.  It's been quite a year for our family.  Some top ten highlights (in no particular order):

1.) Cody lost his first tooth!!!  I was lucky enough to be the one to pull it too.  I hate doing that because I had some teeth pulled as a child and it was NEVER a pleasant experience.  He made it through, though, and was excited in anticipation of a visit from the tooth fairy. 

2.) John got a new job.  It needed to be done and it's a financial improvement over the old one.  He seems happier too.  All pluses!!!

3.) I decided to make a career change and enrolled in school (which starts in less than a week).  It's a bit scary to think about.  I haven't been to school in eight years.  It'll be worth it though.  A better life is on the horizon!

4.) Jacob is trying to conquer potty training.  Nothing special about that, I know.  For my kids (and me) though, it seems like a endless, daunting task.  I wish they just woke up one morning potty trained and never had an "accident".  I know, keep dreaming!

5.) John got the truck of his dreams.  Not a big deal to anyone else but he will never need a new vehicle again!!! 

6.) My brother got engaged.  I don't want to sound mean but I didn't think that would happen until he was in his late 30s so I am happy he proved me wrong.  She is a great person and I am excited to have her as an "in-law".

7.) I watched EVERY episode of Little House on the Prairie this year.  It's not as easy as it sounds. 

8.) Cody started Kindergarten at Colwich and just LOVES it!  I was worried, at first, because it is all day Kindergarten but he seems to be getting along great and making good friends.

9.) We got our first LCD tv against my will but it's pretty cool.  I just didn't see kids and a brand new tv getting along very well.  Our old one died and apparently NO ONE fixes them anymore because of the "digital transition".  I'm not sure I believe that 100%.

10.) The family started going camping together this last summer.  It went REALLY well!  We all loved it and now our year revolves around how we can improve and maximize the camping experience the next time we venture to the lake.  5 months and counting . . .


HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Would rather . . .

. . . stay up even though I'm tired.  I've been having this problem a lot lately but only on days when John is out of town, which is Mon.-Thurs. on a weekly basis.  Constructive outlet?  Hopefully this blog and reading a new book from time to time might make these eyes of mine tired enough that they overpower my mind and allow for some shut-eye.
Plus side, the boys were decent tonight.  I should rephrase that.  They were wonderful until they started to get tired.  Then they just get annoying.  I've been letting them fight it out lately and that seems to be working.  The bigger one leaves the littler one alone more often because the littler one fights back pretty good.  Maybe not the best parenting but it solved my problem and cured my headache.  lol
I guess it's time for bed.  John comes home tomorrow.  :)