Today is new years eve. We dont have many or any traditions for this time of year but I do like watching the ball drop. Im up til 11 or 11:30 these days so its not going to be hard for me to stay up but Peter thinks its such a dumb tradition to kiss at midnight. So Ill just kiss Nonah, if shes up.
I never really took the time to look back over the past year before but now that Im a mama I guess I have become more sentimental. We have been so stretched this past year. As you mamas know the beautifully challenging task of parenthood will do that to you. There has been other things that have caused us to grow. We have had a few family struggles, my brother is an alcoholic and has had two DUIs in one year. Things have happened to make me look back at my childhood and question how I am going to parent and whats important to me. Grandparents health is deteriorating, new babies, a wedding, and two engagements. My in-laws are moving to another state, 11 hours away which is exciting and sad all at the same time. Me and Noni went to the beach 4 times this summer, made quite a few mama and babe friends, I have a great community of like minded mamas that support me whenever needed. Overall its been a lovely year filled with lots of blessings. No big tragedies or anything.
BUT we have become unsettled. We have had contentment at times but long for more in life. We are learning so much about ourselves and what makes us tick and what we desire in life. Its cool how becoming a parent has changed us so much as individuals. Me especially, I have gained so much confidence in myself from becoming a mom. We have lots of hopes and dreams for the year ahead.
I have a few resolutions I want to share with you!
* exercise more- cheesy I know but for real I want and need to-I don’t consider it a necessity like I should.
* I want to actually sit and watch movies instead of always doing something while they are on. - I need to take that time to relax and rejuvenate.
* I want to take more time to actually play with Nonah.-My imagination is practically non-existent so I am working on it.
* To stand up for myself more. In all situations.- Im a people pleaser so I can be pretty wishy-washy and I dont like that.
* To stay in touch with my creative side.
* To just let it go.
* Pray with Peter regularly.
* Smile more!
* Love, Love, love!!!
Im praying for more grace, patience, peace, wisdom, and direction in all the parenting decisions that need to be made in the year ahead.
Blessings to all of you lovely readers in the year ahead!! Hey drop me a line Id love to hear some of your resolutions!! Peace!
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