It was the best of times, it was the...

I'm a sucker for doing things like this, so when I saw 2008 in Review over at Sarah's Blog, I couldn't resist.



What did you do in 2008 that you have never done before?
changed about a million diapers ~ okay, I've changed diapers before, but never so many in one year. lol

Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I didn't make any for last year. Maybe to sleep more?? lol As for this year, see my previous post about that subject.

Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yep, one of my closest friends gave birth to a beautiful little girl!

Did anyone close to you die?
No, and for that I'm glad.

What countries did you visit?
none, I was homebound this year.

What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
Peace of mind, organization and a second baby ;)

What dates from 2008 will stay etched on your memory? Why?
March 6th ~ my last birthday in my 20's. August 5th ~ Adoption Finalized. November 28th ~ my baby turned 1.

What was your biggest achievement?
nothing I can think of... how saw is that??

Your biggest failure?
Not being honest enough. Not that I lied, but things went unspoken.

Did you suffer injury or illness?
nothing major.

What was the best thing you bought?
fabric?

Whose behavior merited celebration?
Nathan's? lol For a toddler, he has awesome behavior.

Whose made you appalled and depressed?
I plead the 5th!

Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate last year?
No, and for that I'm glad.

What did you get really really excited about?
Paying off some debt, sewing, blogging, seeing family

What song will always remind you of 2008?
hmmm... dunno

What do you wish you had done more of?
time management

What do you wish you'd done less of?
watching tv

How did you spend Christmas?
at home with family

Did you fall in love in 2008?
No, but my love depended in a lot of way

What was your favorite TV program?
CSI, Scrubs, Monk

What was the best book you read?
Speak to My Heart

What was your greatest musical discovery?
Pandora ~ Check it out

What did you want and get?
a Willow Tree Figurine

What did you want and not get?
a KitchenAid Mixer, but that was my choice.

What did you do on your birthday?
Probably went to dinner with my boys.

What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Being completely out of debt, it will happen this year though. I am believing God to pay off the adoption loan.

How would you describe your fashion concept of 2008?
Tired Mommy

What political issue stirred you the most?
bleck, I don't wanna go there

What kept you sane?
Friends

Who did you miss?
My sisters

Who was the best new person you met?
No, and for that I'm glad.

Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008.
Give it to God, all of it!

Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder? a little of both
b) thinner or fatter? alot thinner! WooHoo!
c) richer or poorer? Richer, in more ways the one.