So I have finally found something great about Facebook! Another friend and blogger copied some of the things that her kids said throughout the year. I thought that it was an awesome idea, so here goes! (This may be long, but it is totally worth reading to the very end!)
What I posted most about this year was cleaning the house, budgeting, getting out of debt, couponing, the weather, and sweet yummy food.
My favorite quotes of the year:
Simplify life. Magnify living.
"The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated." ~William James
"'KNOW FEAR,' because that's how you make dreams happen." ---Betti Sue
"The assumption of time is one of humanity's greatest follies. We tell ourselves that there's always tomorrow, when we can no more predict tomorrow than we can the weather. Procrastination is the thief of dreams." - from The Walk
Have I done any good in the world today?
Have I helped anyone in need?
Have I cheered up the sad and made someone feel glad?
If not, I have failed, indeed.
I am still looking for the world's greatest chocolate chip cookie recipe, haven't completed last year's new year's resolution (to pay off the credit card), though we are close, and my house could still be cleaner. Each of us grew one year older (and we definitely hope wiser) too. Kate turned 3 in February, Dawson turned 7 in September, and Faith turned 10 (double digits) in October. We had an amazing year, complete with surgeries, but no broken bones. We are definitely blessed!
Here are the funny things they did and said in 2010 (along with a few other memories):
January 7th
My 6 year old doesn't know what a 'telephone' is. LOL! He knows what the phone is, just not a telephone.
January 8th
Kate (almost 3 years old) decided to drink her ear drops last night --- Poison Control is always so helpful. I just hate calling, because I'm sure by now they know who I am - LOL! She is fine, and there were no adverse affects or trips to the ER --- thank goodness!
January 8th
Cutting of tags of new clothes today when I ask my son to run and get scissors. He goes to his night stand and whips out a pair of scissors. I ask, "Why do you have scissors in your room?" His answer, "For emergencies, of course!" I wonder what kind of 'emergencies' he needs his scissors for.
February 24th
Kate's first day of school in a nutshell --- she enjoyed it and didn't look back; Mom's eyes were holding back tears.
March 31st
Found Kate asleep with chocolate chips melted all over her face. Not happy, but I will probably smile about it tomorrow.
April 5th
Written on a post it note from Faith on Friday while I was on the phone: "Good news! I feel 58% better." Can't stop smiling from that one!
April 22nd
Love it when the kids do the tree hugging/recycling section at school. (Yes, we broke down in October and have our very own recycling bin!)
May 13th
Only when I say 'work' or 'chores' are my kids 'starving to death' or 'can't hold it any longer.'
July 11th
Kate's baby doll is sick and wrapped in a blanket with a 'puke bowl' next to her. I asked Kate why baby Allie is sick. Her response? "Because she has tonsils." Super sweet response from one that had her tonsils removed this year. Maybe they really were making her sick.
August 10th
Last week in Primary, the Bishop asked if anyone in the room spoke reformed Egyptian. Dawson raised his hand and said, "I do!" I believe it too!
August 20th
Dawson said this morning: "Strudels are the bomb!" Kids are SO cute!
August 21st
You tube is helping Dawson learn his sight words! That's something I never though I would say!
September 8th
Last night Dawson tells the family: "I got my massage at Sunsations. They massage big people all the time, but only little kids on their birthday." I said, "Maybe you're right, because this could be an expensive habit."
October 16th
Me, today: "I'm going to take a quick nap." Kate, responding: "Don't do it mama!" I wonder if that's what all 3 years olds think about naps.
October 28th
Skeleton came home today with Dawson. He managed to write a few 'words' on the paper pointing out the following parts of the body: head, underarm, leg, and nuts. I tried not to laugh, but really, boys will ALWAYS be boys!
November 3rd
Kate (3 1/2 year old) just started my car. What will she learn to do next?
November 8th
Hmmm, sight word flash cards that Dawson has problems with have magically disappeared. Coincidence?
December 8th
Dawson's last primary prayer: "Please bless that if we follow the light, we will not die."
December 12th
Kate (3 1/2 year old) says today: "Faith and Dawson are ruining my life!!!"
December 19th
All right! Which one of you introduced Barney to my three year old? I must thank you personally!!!!
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