1. I have three gorgeous children who light up my life, one handsome husband who is my soul mate, and one dog who I like 80% of the time.
2. I still wear flats most of the time, but it is probably around 80% of the time now rather than 98% like last year.
3. I multi-task all day long. I'm very productive this way as it meshes well with my short attention span.
4. I start every morning with big gulps of a warm (not hot) cup of coffee. I'm angry at everything and everyone until I have done this. It's irrational anger but I can deal with it...for 10 minutes.
5. My favorite movie is still the 6 hour long 1995 version of Pride & Prejudice. Neil just got it for me as a birthday present...or should I say I bought it and told him it could be part of his gift to me. He is such a thoughtful gift-giver.
6. 10 years ago I never thought I would love this town as much as I do now. Big city opportunities with a small town feel. Perfect for me.
7. I think I have my shopping under control. Two mortgages will do that to you. But I still get the urge whenever I am under a lot of stress.
8. I started by own business this past year on a day that I was feeling overly confident due to a good hair day. Risky - yes. Good decision- absolutely.
9. I often miss the poor lighting of my old bathroom. I looked younger, less tired, and needed less make-up in that mirror.
10. My computer desk is always a mess. This is due to the multi-tasking that takes place in this part of our home. It drives Neil crazy.
11. When I need a break I read celeb gossip magazines while drinking coffee and eating chocolate. I justify this by pointing out there are far worse vices in the world.
12. Low-fat still tastes bad to me. When people point out that they used low fat stuff and then add "you can't even tell," I have to bite my tongue to not shout 'Wrong!' I can always tell.
13. I dislike the #13. The TV volume has to be either at 12 or 14, never 13.
14. I have a headache about half of the time I am awake. Thank you genetics. I chase it away with what Neil calls my 'morning cocktail' of tylenol and coffee. I often wonder what this is doing to my organs.
15. I could hug my children all day long. They give the best hugs. All three.
16. I'm tired by 9pm but rarely go to sleep before 11:30pm. Darn you Jimmy Fallon for being so hilarious.
17. I am on a constant quest to find the perfect bathing suit. So far I have yet to find one that makes me look like I did when I was 20.
19. I can forgive but can not forget. I've made peace with this aspect of my personality.
21. I would like to learn how to ballroom dance. I plan on making Neil take classes with me when the kids decide we are not cool to hang out with anymore.
22. I'm a pretty private/guarded person.
23. I try everyday to be a better mom to my children. They deserve me at my best.
24. I have transitioned from a stay-at-home mom to a work-from-home mom. I'm so lucky to be able to be with my babies all day (which I love) while earning some extra building a business I love.25. Every day I feel incredibly blessed to have such a happy and love-filled life. I just couldn't ask for more (except maybe a little bit more sleep). ;)
Another year older. Life is good.
"From me. To you." The Beatles
