Top 10 for 2006

Of the things accomplished in '06 - here are the 10 that I am most proud of.

1. My little boy went from an infant to a toddler and had so many developmental milestones that I couldn't name just one, but he is defintely my best accomplishment to date
2. This one isn't really about me, but it makes me proud none-the-less. I watched my husband struggle in his job until August when everything turned around for him with the start of his new job at a brand new company. I'm proud of him for the things he's been able to do there already and I know it was a good move
3. I have managed to go back to work and still be a mom to my little boy and a wife to my amazing husband
4. I didn't give up on my quest to get my pre-baby body back. Although I may not have quite made it to the very top mountain, I'm very, very close and I know after # 2 arrives, I will realize my success
5. I actually got to read some books this year - albeit, most of them were trashy like, "Something Borrowed" and "Something Blue", but I was reading none-the-less. My goal for early 2007 is to actually read something of significance before number 2 comes along and makes that even harder!
6. This past summer I took an over-run, under-kept garden (multiple plots actually) and made them all into something really pretty - and almost completely weed-free!
7. I sang again this year for the first time in many years - and it felt good
8. I've continued to find some time for myself throughout the year - I actually went to the spa for a day in August! Now that was nice!
9. I haven't felt guilty for not doing everything that I think I should - going to all the social functions that we used to, having my house perfectly neat and clean every moment of the day. Going back to work has taught me that I'm only capable of doing so much in any one day and my weekends shouldn't just be about doing all the things I can't get done during the week. We're trying to make one day each weekend family day where we do something fun as a family - and cleaning the house and grocery shopping don't fit into that category. The challenge continues for 2007...
10. The number 10 thing on my list is silly, but to me it's a big thing. I have successfully developed a laundry system that not only works, but is manageable!

So there you have it. My life is not exciting or glamourous, but the things that I've been able to do not only for myself, but my family and friends makes me look back at the year and feel content. The best part is that I don't feel like I have anything that hasn't been taken care of - there are no loose ends. Now that's something to be proud of!

Happy 2007!