Bring it on 2013!

 

Happy New Year to all!

              It has been awhile since I blogged, but thought with the new year upon us, what would be a better time then now to start back up again.


               It's the time of year that some people begin thinking of and setting their new year resolutions. I always think I need to set some too, but then find myself with the same resolution year after year -- "Loose weight". UGH! Yet again, here I am feeling like that could be it once again, but I need to get specific so I can be healthier and just feel all around good about me. I hope that these resolutions can create habits for me and in turn be shared habits with my three-year-old son, Parker.

1) Find a new, more healthy recipe the first and third Sunday of each month. And then COOK IT!

2) Go on a family walk/jog/bike ride each week.

3) Jog solo at least three times a week.

4) Select and READ a new book every two to three months. [I've got to exercise my brain too :)]

5) Create new resolutions as needed.

I hope that my fifth one doesn't seem like a cop out, rather an opportunity for more growth.

               In 2012, my family had to see it through a unexpected loss. Our baby girl was due to be born on or around Jan. 10th. As that day approaches, I am at peace and know that nothing can be done to change or erase our loss. I will always have my moments of remembrances and of grief, but I have found strength within me, with my family and with my friends. "All is well."

               In 2013, we hope to expand our family by one more. The road of trying to conceive is a bumpy road, or as some consider it, a roller coaster. As I seek to become healthier for myself, I also seek to become healthier for this journey and potential little bean. I have a very loving and supportive partner in this journey as well as many supportive friends near and far.

               My buggy boy, Parker, keeps me smiling and in amazement daily. He is so funny and clever. I just love seeing the world through his eyes. As he grows, I'm savoring every moment that I can. He is such a sweet boy, as I often call him. He loves to help, cook, color, read, tickle, race, act like a dinosaur, crack jokes, give kissies and huggies, play games, watch movies and TV. Right now Super Why! is his thing. I can still remember watching his first favorite movie "The Bee Movie" over and over....and over again.


Things I look forward to this year...

nurturing my connections with old and new friends

watching Parker grow into a thoughtful young boy

another Disney family vacation

SUMMER!!

swimming in our pool

getting to a healthier me

Anthony and I's fifth wedding anniversary

parade season

building positive relationships with my students

a new addition

blogging

creating new crafts

building a happy home with love

making memories

 

 

Bring it on 2013!