Welcome, 2017!
Welcome, New Year! And of course, with the New Year, come the New Year’s Resolutions. Being the rebel that I am, I tend to create February Resolutions. I like to use January to take inventory of my life. It’s so easy to get caught up in the day to day, in the plans and the have-tos. The want-tos, the self-care, and the little moments get pushed aside and sometimes, they get lost.
I feel like this year, more than ever, I need to take a minute to center myself.
I’ve said it before, but it remains true. Being a Stay At Home Mom (SAHM) is tough. Don’t get me wrong. It’s also incredibly wonderful and I consider myself truly lucky to be in a situation where SAHM is possible, and appreciated. I do. But it’s still hard.
You see, I had been feeling sort of down lately. One of the difficulties of being a SAHM is that it is very easy to spend so much time taking care of everyone else, that you forget to take care of yourself. This is true of all parents, for sure… but SAHMs (or Ds) are even more susceptible to getting ‘lost’ in the shuffle, because there is nothing forcing you to break free from the cycle.
Working parents have a whole other set of difficulties to deal with, and I don’t envy them, at all.. really.
Looking back, I feel like I don’t have much to be proud of. Sure, our kids are completely adorable, charming, sweet, intelligent, and mostly well-behaved… but I can’t take much credit for that. They came that way. What have I accomplished this year?
Time to reflect.
A year ago, TT Dad and I got this crazy idea to start a blog chronicling our adventures. Our year was full of memories, stories, vacations, wins, and challenges.
I love stats… so bear with me here.
Our year in Review:
12 states, including 4 trips to NC, and 2 visits to MA.
13 Childrens/Science museums
5 Zoos
3 Baseball Stadiums
7 Haircuts
6 Flights
3 cases of Coxsackie
3 Ear Infections
3 Stomach Bugs
Sleep Trained
Potty Trained
Transitioned to Toddler beds
Countless Hugs and Snuggles
And ONE Brand New Cousin!
As much sadness, fear, and disappointment as there is in the world today, it turns out that we have had quite the year. Our year has been filled to the brim with wonderful moments, and I am thankful for each and every one of them.. even the days spent cleaning up accident after accident while potty training!
These amazing moments don’t erase the feeling that I need to practice more self-care, but seeing them, and being proud of them, has given me the strength to move forward with a plan to make that happen.
Now that I have a good idea of where we’ve been, it’s time to start thinking about where I’d like to be.
We are excited to see what 2017 has in store… beginning with the duo’s first trip to Mickey’s House!
Disney World, here we come!
What are your goals and resolutions for 2017? Leave us a comment, and let us know!