Here is a tally of what has been going on since my last post four months ago:
Number of husbands acquired: 1. I get a dorky little shiver of happiness whenever I say that word :)
Number of pregnancies lost: 1. Gained much from the experience, however.
Number of last names lost: 1. I will always be a Dixon at heart!
Number of last names gained: 1. Official name is Jessica Rynn Duncan
Number of fathers-in-law acquired: 3. Brodie's Dad, Brodie's stepdad, and Bill-my mom's new husband as of Christmas Eve
Number of mothers-in-law acquired: 2 wonderful ladies!
Number of siblings-in-law acquired: two half and one step brother, one step sister. Two step nephews as well!
Number of businesses started: 1. Mindful Mama Prenatal Yoga
Fear of trying skiing conquered!
Number of auto accidents: 1
Trips out of town: one to Sedona for our Honeymoon and one to New Mexico for Thanksgiving.
Number of cars purchased: 1. Big life lesson involved. Will share in a later post.
Number of new jobs started: 1
Number of cars sold: 2
Number of bad colds suffered through: 2
Number of desserts eaten: I've lost track...
Many of these will turn into posts of their own. I'm in a good place right now and am excited for what lies ahead!
Here's to forgiving ourselves, letting go of perfection, and doing our best in 2011.
Jessica