Countdown about Summer...

Ten things I wish I could say to ten different people right now:

1. You have made me the happiest person since coming into my life.
2. Thank you for taking care of our baby and cleaning up the house tonight.
3. It was a wonderful weekend visit and I can't wait until Christmas.
4. Your life is in turmoil and I wish you would realize it.
5. You are my best friend and I am so grateful to have you in my life.
6. I'm sorry that we don't talk or see each other as often as we should.
7. I am so proud of your family's strength and I think of you daily.
8. Please leave me alone so I can get some things accomplished.
   

Nine things about myself:

1. I am a freak about dry skin and put lotion on my hand after washing them - every time!
2. I hate to get my face wet.
3. I love pajama pants and bare feet.
4. I am somewhat addicted to blogs.
5. I have become much more of a people person over the years.
6. Having a baby has really changed my perspective on life in a good way.
7. I still sneak into Emery's room after she's gone to sleep to check on her.
8. I HATE putting laundry away.
9. I need a massage.
   

Eight ways to win my heart:

1. Bring me a big fountain coke with extra ice
2. Costco cake.
3. Take me to get pampered with a pedicure or massage.
4. Put the laundry away for me.
5. Make me laugh.
6. Make me feel safe and secure.
7. Watch home shows/HGTV with me and act interested.
8. Give me unexpected little things - notes, treats, hugs, etc.
   

Seven things that cross my mind a lot:

1. Am I the best Mom I can be for Emery?
2. What will go wrong next with the house?
3. Do I really have a shopping addiction?
4. Keeping my house clean.
5. Guilt for not following through with ideas that show my gratefulness for those who help me.
6. I hope Utah Football wins this week...
7. Is Carter really miserable now that Emery is here?
   

Six things I do before I fall asleep:

1. Wash my face and brush my teeth
2. Watch shows that were Tivo'd that day
3. Pack Emery's diaper bag
4. Check email, blogs, etc.
5. Check on Emery
6. Set my alarm
   

Five people who mean a lot to me:

1. Ivan
2. Emery
3. Mom
4. Mandy
5. Grandma Ruth
   

Four things I'm wearing right now:

1. Pajama pants
2. T-shirt
3. Hair clip
   
4. Wedding rings
   

Three songs I listen to a lot:

1. "I know I've been a real bad girl" ...Gwen Stefani?
2. Whatever is on the radio..
   

Two things I want to do before I die:

1. See Emery grow up and be involved in all of her special moments
   
2. Build my dream house
   

One confession:
I made Ivan keep Emery up past her bedtime so I could see her tonight after I got home from work late. I hope I don't pay for it in the morning ...