2008

1. What did you do in 2008 that you'd never done before?
Had surgery- c section with my twinners and bought a house- lots of firsts this year
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I did I lost weight and I survived
3. Did anyone close to you give birth? Ha yes I did and many of my friends( hello I'm in Cranston ward the hub for babies)
4. Did anyone close to you die? no
5. What countries did you visit?Canada US and the Dominican Republic
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008? size 4 jeans haa we'll see if that happens- and a new couch and deck- so i can enjoy my yard this year( anyone know anybody who builds decks?
7. What date from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
April 1st my babies finally came- I worked so hard at keeping them in me for as long as possible and as hard as it was to have 16 extra pounds of baby in me it was an amzing exausting day of relief and dec 24th-a much needed vacation that I counted down to for months
9. What was your biggest failure? I choose to think optimistically and I don't feel like I failed at anything just learned things. All stuff happens for a reason
10. Did you suffer illness or injury? Yes it's been a hard year on my health-being pregnant with twins was taxing on my body numb hands back pain no sleep-I had a hrribe horrible strep throat where I couldnt eat for a week- it killed even drinking water. It hurt more than my c section. Hives Kidney stones-and about 6 colds and the flu. I think my body is still getting back to normal.
11. What was the best thing you bought? Some awesome rock n republic jeans i love that they make my butt look good- every woman needs a pair of jeans like that-the exersaucers(thanks sara)- totally saved me! our house -a haircut and color- seriously nothing makes you feel better
12. Whose behavior merited celebration? Brandon- wow what an amzing first time dad- helping me ut with newborn twins even though he has to wake up at 5 what patience- and everyone else who helped our family this year. Acacia for getting married Barrett for serving his mission Any first time mothers for surviving the first year.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and/or depressed? I dont know I don't like depressing questions.
14. Where did most of your money go? Our new house and baby stuff cribs high chairs food
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about? Our vacation to the Dominican Republic and getting into byui's online business degree finishing program and a massage brandon gt me for pregnant ladies with a hole in the table- it was the most amazing gift ever!
16. What song will always remind you of 2008?Anything with rhianna- I love her music and she got me through a crazy year.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:i. happier or sadder? ii. thinner or fatter? iii. richer or poorer? Happier to not be pregnant really people I hate being pregnant so much! lol thinner i was 7 moths with twins and poorer - we bought a house.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of. appreciateing the cuddliness of my boys
19. What do you wish you'd done less of? worrying about what people think
20. How will you be spending New Years?coming home on a plane from the dominican republicr
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22. Did you fall in love in 2008? I'm more in love with brandon than I've ever been. And I fell head over hills in love with my sons
23. How many one-night stands? a plethera with the same guy
24.What was your favorite TV program? The office for making me laugh and Veronica Mars- It got me through no sleep nights with the boys- thank heavens for tivo- not even kidding- anyone having twins needs this cause youll be awake a lot :) I also love bones and jon and kate plus 8 shes the woman- and I adore her humor and relationship with jon- brandon and I totally get it
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year? no
26. What was the best book you read?Multiple blessings by Kate Gosselin
27. What was your greatest musical discovery? I've really enjoyed rhiannas music this year- on tough days when the boys had been crying brandon would get home and Id crank p her music in the rav put the windows down and sing at the top of my lungs in the car- its a huge energy release to this day for me. It makes me feel better to just sing.
28. What did you want and get? my boys here safely- my body back- I took it for grantid
29. What did you want and not get? a new couch and chairs for the bonus room- we have the comfy spooning couch upstairs and while its comfy it clashes with my red room which drives me insane
30. What was your favourite film of this year? hmm I didnt see a lot- kind've dissapointed with indiana jones- I mean aliens come on! did that bug anyone else- I liked valkyerie
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? march 20th- 22 I lied in bed all day hoping my babies would come soon- then got up enough energy to get out of bed and go to dinner at kelseys - I got awesome pickles mmm- and the tivo from brandon little did I know how much I would love it in weeks to come.
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? more sleep-and alone time I 'm there with you kat!
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008? Lots of jewel tones purples plums greys. And as always accesscories- man I love them- I tried to dress up every day- even though I had twins- I didnt want to get out of the habit- and it made me feel good i think.
34. What kept you sane? Brandon being there to help me with the boys- nap time- granparents that love their grandsons. My bathtub- it was the only thing that took the pain away in the last two months.
36. What political issue stirred you the most? Presidential candidates talking about healthcare
37. Who did you miss?My family Cori Emm Sachin Steph and Melissa
Brandon every day while he's at work
38. Who was the best new person you met? Greyson and Harrison
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008. To not be afraid to accept help- to not be afraid to be myself.
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year. one step at a time
I'm greatful for an amzing year of change and happiness. It's been quite a blur for me honestly and I hope that I'll be more awake for the next year ;)