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Another year over, and a new one just begun . . .
By sandi | December 31, 2008
It may sound like a John Lennon song but it is so true. (Also one of my favorite Christmas songs that didn’t make the list.) Do we really have two feisty five year olds who are becoming more and more independent with each day? Do we really have that sweet three year old who is anxious to grow older each day to achieve the things her sister can do? Is that little one year old really finally home and ours forever? Where did the time go?
My life has been so amazing so far. I have done more than I thought I could and achieved things that were starry eyed little girl dreams. I have stood in the face of serious issues and been far stronger than I ever dreamed possible. I have survived infertility and have the family of six that I always dreamed of. Life isn’t always beautiful but it sure is a wonderful ride.
As the new year begins I am reflecting on the things I have done over the past year. I have looked over last years resolutions and I am proud to say that I achieved each and every one of them. I have grown to listen more fully to what I want and work towards those ends. I continue to educate the girls and found the most divine preschool for them to attend. I have enjoyed all the simple moments in my life. I finished the dossier, met my son and welcomed him into his family. And although it is not clear to others around me I have organized things a lot more than they were before, I am continually finding ways to streamline things.
As I look to this new year I have more things I want to work on perfecting.
1. Being more positive in my relationship to Bill
2. Parent the children in a more positive manner
3. Continue to organize and keep the family on track
4. Continue to enjoy and cherish the simple moments in life
Really overall this year the theme will be positivity. I feel like I need to be much more positive. I have such high standards and I think that I weigh my family down with them. Not get rid of my high standards but find more gentle ways to achieve them.
I also want to make time to learn to cook more. I am the kind of cook who can whip something up out of basics, but I want to be the cook that can make a meal that will knock your socks off. I plan to buy a new cookbook each month and concentrate on the recipes within it. I think that this will give me a more complete culinary stock to select from when cooking.
I want to thank you for your presence here and in our lives in 2008. Your kindness, support and encouragement have meant so very much to me, and I thank you for taking the moments out of your days to stop by this space. It’s an honor and a joy to share the journey with you!
Topics: Thoughts | 3 Comments »
December 31st, 2008 at 10:50 pm
And it’s a joy to read your blog!! You really are an inspiration or those of us still waiting!!
January 1st, 2009 at 10:56 am
Those are very worthy goals. I know that you can accomplish them also, you go girl!
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