Writer Dad, thanks for swigging out of the wine bottle with me (or wait, do we have glasses now that it's a real party?). It's funny to think of the "big" bloggers as kindergartners. It makes me think of how my 3rd grade daughter said the other day that being in chorus at school (only for 3rd-5th graders) makes her feel little, not big, because the 5th graders seem SO big. It's all a matter of perspective.

Jody, thanks for being a regular reader and supporter these past few months. It's so great to know that someone I played with almost every day when I was 8 knows all of my deepest thoughts 30 years later.

PsychMamma and Ginger, I love knowing I have lurkers (especially because knowing that means you're not lurkers any more). What a great bloggiversary gift! (And extra thanks for the link love, PsychMamma.)

Jason, I know you're a true fan, but you're also my husband, and I wanted everyone to know what an amazing, constant support you are of this blog. You're always interested in knowing what I'm working on, always willing to let me think out loud with you (or at least you're good at faking it), and I trust your opinion and feedback more than anyone else's. The T.S. Eliot quote is a great one to bring into the conversation, too. Thanks for everything.