It was a very good year. . .

I've been reflecting on 2008 a bit. Here are some things I did in 2008 that suprised even me!

1. Allow an Xbox into our home. This was actually a trade with Jeff for the terrible and most hated WOW(World of Warcraft). It has been MORE than worth it and I've gotten my husband back too. Would do it again in a second.

2. Actually play Halo 3 and Rock Band and become slightly(very) addicted to Halo myself. I can't believe I'm admitting that. I'm kind of embarrassed but kind of proud of myself.

3. Feed Jack formula. I am a huge breastfeeding advocate and after everything I've read and researched could find nothing beneficial nutritionally or emotionally for a baby consuming formula in place of breastmilk. But finally, last May, after five months of the loudest crying ever, I caved and started supplementing Jack with the dreaded formula. He didn't break out in a rash, get cradle cap or constipation like I was sure he would. He actually stopped his colic, slept longer and breastfed more. So while I still know that breastfeeding is best, Safeway's O Organics milk-based formula was entirely beneficial emotionally and mentally for this mama!

4. Start a blog. I mean, sometimes I cannot believe I have this thing and that people actually read it. How weird!?

5. Miss a Seahawks game. So I'm a big football fan. I think nothing would make me happier than if Jack grew up to be a linebacker like Patrick Kearny. Seriously. Not sure if the genetics are lined up for that but I would cheer super loud for my boy. Anyway, I LOVE the Seahawks. Love them. I had their freaking schedule in my iPhone so I would not miss a game. I was not phased when they were 0-2 to start the season. I was confident and faithful. I have to admit, by the time Thanksgiving rolled around, I was depressed and disillusioned. I did not watch every Seahawks game this '08 season and I still feel guilty.

6. Get an iPhone. Speaking of iPhones, I have one. in a pink gel case. It still surprises me and feels like I'm totally spoiled. I cannot believe how useful that thing is!

7. Vote for a female VP. I loved the excitement and intelligence that Sarah Palin brought to the 2008 election. I admire her what she represents. I felt confident as a mom voting for another mom. I felt a sense of pride in my country and my gender as I filled in my absentee ballot for her and John McCain.

8. Call my son Jacky. When we were picking baby names, I said, if we pick Jack, NO ONE better call him "Jacky". So one day this summer, Clara says to me in her sing-song voice, "Mama, you are my Mother, Dada is my Father, and Jack is my. . .JACKY BOY!!!" I mean, really, what can I say? We call him Jacky Boy to this day and lately it has been morphing into just Jacky. I don't really mind. He's so manly and tough he can handle it.

There you have it! 8 things I did in 2008 that I never expected to do in my life!