See Ya 2007 - Let's Get Started in 2008

Some years are just better than others. I will remember 2007 as a dark and difficult year for me personally. I was hit with three big changes right off the bat that set my year into a tailspin.

1- A miscarriage before Christmas - I was an emotional, mental, and hormonal basket case.
2- My dear friend of over 9 years moved from California - I was lost & lonely.
3- I was released as Young Women's President & moved to the nursery - I was dethroned of my leadership role and heavy involvement to feeling quite isolated and out of the loop.

So throughout 2007 I was trying to regain my direction and redefine my identity. For a short time I reconnected with my love of scrapbooking & piano playing. I've spent the bulk of this year pregnant - barfing, nauseated, bed-ridden, restless, exhausted, physically taxed, and enduring things that ought to have been enjoyed (ie. family trips, time home with my children).

Usually I opt for putting a positive spin on things. I believe in optimism. I could give you a list of good things from this year if pressed, but honestly - not one of my best.

So - LOOKING FORWARD -

I'm excited that Jessica has been in panties all week and only requests a diaper for #2. I'm excited that she offered to give up the crib because she is NOT a baby anymore. We bought princess sheets and she wants them on her big girl bed (that I need to buy this week).

I'm looking forward to being back in Relief Society.

I'm excited for James to have his 9th birthday.

I'm happy that my friends are throwing a baby shower in two weeks because I want everyone to be as excited as I am that this baby is coming SOON.

I'm looking forward to knowing the soul of this son that Heavenly Father is trusting me with.

I'm looking forward to walking again (although I will make no urgent attempts until February).

I'm excited about LOST returning with Season 4 (Thursday, January 31st - 2 hour premiere 8-10 p.m.) If you didn't know this about me, THIS is my favorite show.

I don't really care about having another birthday myself, but I do like a good excuse to go to the Cheesecake Factory or Mimi's Cafe.

Jacob will be baptized this year.

Then again, there are lots of unknowns we head toward this next year too. But as far as I'm concerned the future is bright and I say, "Let's get started."