My Generation

With the start of the new show My Generation which takes a group of classmates that graduated in 2000 and shows where they are now. When you were in high school, where did you see yourself in 10 years? What were you voted most likely to do/be? I was voted most likely to host a naked cooking show. The good Lord was looking out for me when he gave me clothes and an apron to wear when I cooked all that bacon!

When I graduated, I had all kinds of lofty dreams - some were good, some were not. Many of the things I have accompolished I never dreamed could happen to that girl from the farm in Iowa! Just to name a few, I traveled to Spain Sola right after graduating high school, I met some great people from all over the world in the last 11 years (many of whom I unfortunately do not keep in contact with - regretably), I was in the military, I learned how to shoot a gun, I did some cool stuff, I finally graduated college, I pay my taxes, I am learning to can (thanks to my husband), I have a good job, best of all: I met a wonderful man and got him to marry me!

Like my Professional Motherhood blogger, I could look back and say the things that I would like to tell the high school version of myself. Just a few things. First off, you do have a great personality, and yes that is more important that looks. Second off, you are also good looking. You just need some better fashion sense (don't worry, that will come later). Don't listen to boys that say, well really anything to you. Wait until you know who you are before you let others tell you who you are. Also GREAT choice on your prom dress, you looked fantastic! Lastly, and this is most important, so pay attention: You are skinny (senior year you will be the thinnest you will ever be, even during military training) - You DO NOT NEED to take laxatives, they are not good for you. You are beautiful with out them. Your future husband will love you even when you are 50 lbs heavier than you are then!

Now with all that said, where do I see myself 10 years from now? What do I want to say to my 40 year old self? Remember your husband is a good father, even if he frusterates you sometimes, he loves you, you love him, and he loves your children.

Your kids will turn out alright, just as long as you continue to give them the fundamentals, respect, a little space, but let them know you are there for them. Let them be their own person. Be a good role model. Never quit learning. Learn from your children. Don't be afraid be make a fool of yourself!

Don't focus on the little things. Appreciate the moments. Take the time to work on your marriage! Do nice things for him. Remember to give him kisses often! When problems arise attack the problems as a team (don't attack eachother)!

Live Laugh Love, and see how far that gets you! :)