Readers' choice awards

Thanks to the wonder that is Google Analytics, we are pleased to present to you:

The Top Ten Posts of 2007

10. Parting shots

Apparently I wasted my time at the bench. I should have just been party-planning.

9. Of all the stupid …

There is not room in my hormonal brain to deal with this right now.

8. 13 Songs for Monday

7. The Strange Tale of Pteromys Squirrel

Legalities mean nothing to them. They are incredibly territorial. Keeping them in line requires daily vigilance.

6. Mmm… pickle ice cream…

It still hasn’t really sunk in that Poppy’s going to be a big sister.

5. Brushes with fame

I haven’t seen any famous people recently. But I have seen a few in the past.

4. Sister Golden Hair

When I step in the door, I hear,”DADDDYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!” and this small whirlwind of hair and flailing limbs comes running around the corner to meet me at the toddler gate next to the kitchen.

3. Ch-ch-changes

I am leaving the world of tattered jeans and flip-flops (which as far as OSHA is concerned I never wore in lab) and I’m heading for the office. Golf shirts and Khakis. Belts and shoes that match. Blackberries. Clip-on cell phones. Headsets. Breakrooms and Folgers from a machine. Carpooling. And the truth is, I couldn’t be happier.

2. Why, no! Martha Stewart didn’t help decorate!

I was delighted today to find that BooMama is hosting a holiday tour of homes today. It brings together two of my favorite things: Christmas decor and peeking inside admiring other people’s homes. In the interest of fairness, I’ll give you a peek into our home, too! Here it is, in all its festive glory.

1. Elf Yourself

Poppy thinks Daddy looks “so happy,” though, so I guess he’s making up for the littlest Grinch.

Analytics says these were the most-read posts of the year. So in 2008, we’ll try to provide more animated dancing, more home tours and more Rockford.