Oh, 2010. When you came in, I welcomed you with open arms. Although 2009 brought the birth of our sweet baby Barrett, it was admittedly the hardest year of my life. In case you haven’t gathered, motherhood is work. Hard w o r k. It takes more emotion…more passion…more feeling…more time…and more energy than anything I have ever done in my life. So, 2010, I was ready for you. And now, I’m sad to see you go. Though I made a 20{top}10 list at the end of ’09 and I am pleased as punch with much of my progress, I find myself a bit verklempt at the thought of telling 2010 to move on down the road. We’ve had good times, I think.
Thank you 2010.
You’ve made me a better mother. I don’t think I’m on any Mother of the Year nomination lists but I’m a heck of a lot less bad at this than I was one year ago. We are Barrett’s people, and I love that concept. We know his sleeping. His eating. His off days. His on days. We get him and are the keepers of the Barrett binder containing all the notes to self on what he prefers. I look at him and I love every little bit that makes up Barrett.
You’ve given me a better marriage. Adam and I are rock solid. I suppose in my mind, we’ve never not been. But being parents together is just one more thing that brings us together and proves to me that I have found my lobster. With each year, our communication evolves. With each year, we can be more real {ha! I know that seems impossible}. Each year, I like him more. I like to think the same is true for him.
You’ve made me appreciate my friends even more. From my sisters to my sorority sisters, you’ve made me focus less on peripheral friends and more on the people who have proven to matter the most.
You’ve made me a better Husker fan. Seriously. I watched every game this season. I paid way better attention than I ever have in history. I’ve talked football with Adam, friends and family. I’ve visited Huskers.com. I listened to Talk radio for 2 days {very depressing days}. I don’t know what has happened here but I think it may be a contributing factor to 2010 giving me a better marriage.
You’ve given us the gift of life, once again. The most perfect proof that miracles happen. That life is precious. That there is a God. Thank you for such blessings … so many so much larger than anything I could have ever imagined I’d experience.
You’ve given me many gifts, 2010. I’ve loved {almost} every minute with you. Peace out. I’d say, see you later, but sadly, I won’t. Hello 2011! You’ve got big shoes to fill…
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