Is it too late to do an obligatory “beginning of the year post”? I hope not, because I’ve got one for you today! First of all – HOW is it 2015? This is just mind boggling to me!
Looking back at 2014, I have to say that it may have been one of my favorite years ever. Yes, 2013 was the year that the girls were born, but it was also the devastating year that my dad passed away, and the year that my mom broke both of her wrists. It was definitely a rough year. 2014 will be a year that I will look back on with fondness as the years go on. I know I didn’t end up sharing most of 2014 with you guys, but it was amazing to sit back (figuratively, of course) and watch my babies become little people with big personalities of their own.
look at that chunky Brooklyn! Gaaah!
It was also the year I graduated with a masters degree in Education. I have always wanted to get my masters, and I couldn’t decide if I wanted to get it before or after having children. As 2012 was passing and getting pregnant was difficult, I decided to go back to get my next degree to get it done and over with - and I am so glad I did. Yes, it was challenging with the girls being so little, but it wasn’t anything we couldn’t handle. Woohoo to being done with school (for now 😉 ).
I’m so excited about this year (I think I say this every year?). I’m not one to make resolutions, but I do have some things that I want to work towards this upcoming year.
Be Present
Far too often, my mind is going a zillion miles a minute at every single point throughout the day. I am always planning what I’m doing next, what I’ll get done today/tomorrow/etc., and I’m not really 100% "there". Regardless of where I’m spending my time, I want to be present. Whether that’s at my job working with kids, I don’t want my mind to be anywhere else. When I’m at home with the girls, I want to be there with them. If I’m spending my time with my family and friends, I really want to invest all of my attention into what is happening at that time.
Be Patient
I am the most impatient person ever. 2015 is going to bring some (good!) changes for our little family, and I’m so excited. First and foremost, we are planning on purchasing a new house sometime this year. Instead of being grateful for a smaller house to clean and for spending time all in one room, I’m counting down the days/weeks/months until the ball gets rolling on this. I know I’ll miss our present house when the time comes, so for now I want to work on being patient and for appreciating the time we have where we are right now.
I’m keeping things simple – I don’t want to pick a bunch of things to work on only to forget next week what I said I wanted to try to do. Does anyone else have anything they want to work on this upcoming year?
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