Random…

I stole this idea from Kelli’s “Feelings of a Pregnant Woman” blog…LOL I’m not pregnant, but I thought the idea was a good one. I don’t think people stop often enough to put their thoughts together and look at what they are truly happy about, what they are sad about (and therefore need to work on) and what they feel they need to do. So, since Noah is in a fabulous mood today and I have already done most of my “mommy” duties for the day, I thought I’d give this a whirl.

*I’m Happy because:
Noah is growing perfectly and OUTgrowing colic, acid reflux, and sleepless nights; I am married to the one man that I know will always love me, support me, and take care of me; I have a roof over my head (though not extravagant) that I am proud to call my home, I have a wonderful family and wonderful in-laws that I could not love more, I am saved by the grace of God and know I have an eternal home in heaven, I get to stay at home during the day and raise our son, I’m down to only 3 pounds of baby weight to lose, I have cut out almost ALL caffeine in my diet (and am actually drinking mainly water, juice and Gatorade….a big step for a Southern girl who loves sweet tea!), It’s a new year which means a new beginning, I have everything I ever wanted in life-a husband, a son, a house of our own away from Alabama.

*I’m Sad because:
I feel like Josh and I never get to spend any time together alone because we don’t know very many people and have no babysitter, I haven’t talked to my old college friends in several months (despite attempts to contact them), Josh will eventually have to go to California for 3 months (this year or early next), Noah is growing so fast (I want him to stay my little man forever haha!), I miss my family and Josh’s family because they live so far away and hardly ever get to visit, I don’t feel like I have really found anywhere I belong here in Florida

*I’m Excited because:
I get to start taking classes again in August, Josh is going to get to go to the A-School he wants to go to, this will be mine and Josh’s first Valentine’s Day as Husband and Wife, Noah rolled over for the first time last night, Noah is only waking up once a night and sleeping for 4-6 hour stretches at a time, Josh got a raise, I’ve set my sights on making 2009 a wonderful year and so far, it’s going great; God has finally started to reveal to me what he wants me to do with my life

*Today, I still need to:
Make up some bottles for Noah, figure out what we are going to eat for supper (I’m thinking pasta…hmmm….) Revamp my “101 things in 1001 Days” list that I have been attempting to work on, Iron Josh’s work uniforms that are thrown in the closet

*Someday I hope to:
Live up North where it snows over Christmas, Spend Christmas in New York City, Travel…all over-overseas, the US…you name it, I love travel; Get my Bachelor’s Degree and eventually my Master’s degree…most likely in Psychology with a minor in Creative Writing, write a book, be able to give Noah most everything he wants (not in the aspect that he will be spoiled…but I want him to have more than I had growing up), Make a difference in the world