Along the Way

No New Year's Resolutions for me because I tend to rebel instead of embrace. Instead, I give you:
Old Year's Reflections

2009- Things I Learned Along the Way (and Their Unlikely Sources):

• Get up and try again with a smile on your face- Abby
• Be nicest to those closest to you- Grayson
• Being loyal is always charming- Sadie
• Value "Me" time- Husband
• Drink more wine- Nonie (my mom)
• Drink less coffee- my insomnia
• Assume people will like you and they will - a little book I bought in the "inspirational" section at supermarket
• Never assume a person is a person's job- Former Navy Seal check out guy at very same supermarket
• Don't rush through life, especially the lives of your children- all my fellow mommy blogger friends (thank you.)
  
• Do take lots of pictures - Christie Pecor
• Work hard and have really cool toys to play with when it's time to play- Eric Pecor
• Make time for a cup of cocoa with an old and dear friend - Kathleen
• Plan well for your future - Aunt Jen
• Don't deny yourself your own musical tastes. Especially when that happens to also coincide with your own passion. - Cris & A.Wendler
  
• Really listen and respond accordingly- Steve (my dad aka: Gpa T)
  
• Teamwork is best - The Wonder Pets
• Nobody really prefers salad- PopPop (my dad)
  
• Food prepared with love always tastes good -MiMi, Nammy & Pop
• Make time for your family even when it's inconvenient - Uncle Donnie & Uncle Alex
• Ask for help when you need it - Peter Mayhew (Anissa's incredible husband)
• Make yourself the journey- Jessica
• Be unpredictable but lovely- PJMom
• Get sideways and enjoy the view- not gonna rat them out but they know who they are :)
  
• Take more sunbaths- Sadie
• You have superpowers- Grayson
• Everything's funny-Abby

If you did not find your name on this list, please visit tomorrow as I did not even scratch the surface with these top 26 (or so?). Now, however, I must turn off the TV that has entertained a little boy who really wants to make cookies and a little girl who wouldn't mind one bit to eat them all in one sitting.