Goals for 2014
I can't believe that 2013 will be coming to an end in about 24 hours. I'll be honest and say that I am reluctant to see it end. This is probably one of the first years I have ever thought such a thing - usually I am ready for the fresh start, a clean slate.
This year I am hesitant to say farewell to 2013 because I realize all of the changes that await us in 2014. Specifically in the addition of one member to our little brood. I am anxious to meet this little one, but I am certainly going to miss the time I get to spend with just Grayson.
At first I was appalled at myself for even thinking that way, but from the other moms I talk to, I see now that these feelings are really quite normal.
Someone told me that Grayson will never remember the time when he was the only child, and this brought me to tears, because I will ALWAYS remember it. It has been an incredible 13 months and counting with our little boy. But I am comforted by the thought that our times as a family will be sweeter still with the addition of Baby #2! Grayson will never know anything different than having another sibling - or if my husband has his way - siblings!
So what are your goals for 2014? I am just now starting to think about mine, and I have a few I would like to share. My 2013 goals were mostly accomplished, save running a 5K. But I did walk one, and I do believe that is progress, my friends. I don't believe running is in the cards for me now that I have fallen into a love/hate relationship with Shaun T's cardio workouts.
For 2014...
- I want to have a baby! And I want to bring this baby into a house that is prepared for his/her arrival better than I ever did with Grayson. I was such a mess when we brought Grayson home, and it was such a hard time. (Granted, he did come about 2 weeks early via emergency c-section AND we had just moved...) It might be a hard time again with Baby #2 but at least I know what to expect!
- I want to be present. To soak up these remaining months as a family of 3. To be online less and be intentional with my family time more.
- I am tired of having people say things and it bothers me. I am so over that. I want to just live my life and not worry about what other people say, think or do.
- I want to be more gracious and understanding of Mike. In all things. I want to support him in the career path that he choses, even if the shifts are hard and go against our family's schedule.
- I want to have less of a schedule. This year I feel like I was busy every day of every week. I don't want that this year. I want to live a simple life and SLOW DOWN. Not say yes to every single thing.
- I want to be a better housekeeper. I want to get a handle on the crazy laundry we deal with because it will only get worse. (And my hubby wears uniforms for his work - and they are dry-cleaned - why is the laundry so crazy?? I don't get it.)
- I want to find a good balance with my work schedule and Mike's work schedule and taking care of our home.
I will probably think of more, but this is what I have on my mind tonight :)
I hope you have a safe and happy New Year. Mike works (look out, drunk drivers) and I will be in bed before the ball drops, I'm sure. A lonely way to spend New Year's Eve for sure, but such is life as a LEO's wife.
This year I am hesitant to say farewell to 2013 because I realize all of the changes that await us in 2014. Specifically in the addition of one member to our little brood. I am anxious to meet this little one, but I am certainly going to miss the time I get to spend with just Grayson.
At first I was appalled at myself for even thinking that way, but from the other moms I talk to, I see now that these feelings are really quite normal.
Someone told me that Grayson will never remember the time when he was the only child, and this brought me to tears, because I will ALWAYS remember it. It has been an incredible 13 months and counting with our little boy. But I am comforted by the thought that our times as a family will be sweeter still with the addition of Baby #2! Grayson will never know anything different than having another sibling - or if my husband has his way - siblings!
So what are your goals for 2014? I am just now starting to think about mine, and I have a few I would like to share. My 2013 goals were mostly accomplished, save running a 5K. But I did walk one, and I do believe that is progress, my friends. I don't believe running is in the cards for me now that I have fallen into a love/hate relationship with Shaun T's cardio workouts.
For 2014...
- I want to have a baby! And I want to bring this baby into a house that is prepared for his/her arrival better than I ever did with Grayson. I was such a mess when we brought Grayson home, and it was such a hard time. (Granted, he did come about 2 weeks early via emergency c-section AND we had just moved...) It might be a hard time again with Baby #2 but at least I know what to expect!
- I want to be present. To soak up these remaining months as a family of 3. To be online less and be intentional with my family time more.
- I am tired of having people say things and it bothers me. I am so over that. I want to just live my life and not worry about what other people say, think or do.
- I want to be more gracious and understanding of Mike. In all things. I want to support him in the career path that he choses, even if the shifts are hard and go against our family's schedule.
- I want to have less of a schedule. This year I feel like I was busy every day of every week. I don't want that this year. I want to live a simple life and SLOW DOWN. Not say yes to every single thing.
- I want to be a better housekeeper. I want to get a handle on the crazy laundry we deal with because it will only get worse. (And my hubby wears uniforms for his work - and they are dry-cleaned - why is the laundry so crazy?? I don't get it.)
- I want to find a good balance with my work schedule and Mike's work schedule and taking care of our home.
I will probably think of more, but this is what I have on my mind tonight :)
I hope you have a safe and happy New Year. Mike works (look out, drunk drivers) and I will be in bed before the ball drops, I'm sure. A lonely way to spend New Year's Eve for sure, but such is life as a LEO's wife.
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