Happy New Year! To say that I'm happy 2012 is finally here would of course be an understatement. The reasons 2011 sucked are numerous, and I have absolutely no desire to rehash them here -- or, really, to even think about them anymore. But, yeah. I'm happy that crap-heap of a year is behind us.
The word I'm focusing on for 2012 is "rebuild." I have a lot of that to do in my life after the toll last year took on our family -- financially, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. After spending the last 10 days at home with the people I love the most in the world, I feel like I have a solid foundation on which to start rebuilding my life.
Here are my resolutions for the year, if you want to call them that:
Worry less and be more spontaneous.
Yell less and be more patient.
Be more present when I'm at home in the evenings and less distracted by social media/internet/etc.
Be more present when I'm at home in the evenings and less distracted by social media/internet/etc.
Visit my grandmothers more often.
Keep writing, even if I don't have anything important to say.
Keep writing, even if I don't have anything important to say.
Read 112 books. (Why yes, I am ambitious!)
Fold the laundry as soon as it comes out of the dryer. I have spent most of my adult life living out of a laundry basket, because folding clothes is my most hated chore, and I need to stop it. I'm a grown-ass woman. I should be able to fold my laundry.
Do as much prep work as I possibly can for our weeknight dinners when I have time on the weekends. (I did an awesome job at this today, and managed to make noodles, prepare a casserole for tomorrow night, grate two blocks of cheese, chop vegetables, and roast garlic in just about an hour this morning. Totally worth the time it'll save me throughout the week.)
Wear lip gloss every day, even if I don't wear any other make-up, because it makes me feel pretty.
Be nice to Joe. He's my favorite person and he too often gets a wife that is stressed out and annoyed. I also want to be more vocal with him about the things I want/need, rather than just getting mad at him for his inability to read my mind (even though he should totally be able to do that).
So far, 2012 definitely does not suck. The boys rang in the New Year yesterday with coordinating shirts and mohawks (Will's hair is still too fine to sustain one for long, as you can see, and he's clearly thrilled about it)...
...and this afternoon, after Will's nap, I took them outside to play in the first real snow of the winter.
Right now, they're upstairs playing some sort of monster game with Joe that involves lots of jumping and growling. I'm listening to them over the monitor as I sit here typing in my favorite comfy shirt (a gigantic thermal shirt of Joe's) in my warm, cozy house.
As much as I'm not looking forward to going back to work tomorrow, it'll be nice to get back into our routine. More than any other year, this year feels like a fresh start, and I'm eager to start rebuilding.
As much as I'm not looking forward to going back to work tomorrow, it'll be nice to get back into our routine. More than any other year, this year feels like a fresh start, and I'm eager to start rebuilding.
2012, I'm counting on you. Be awesome, okay?
9 comment(s):
I'm glad to know that I'm not the only person who hates folding laundry. Seriously, Daniel can't stand my inability to motivate myself to fold and put away the laundry. I'll work on it just like you!! By the way, those are awesome resolutions...I wish you luck!
I hope your 2012 is more than awesome for you. I hope you find everything you're looking for and 2012 brings you everything 2011 lacked.
Oh, and I hate the actual putting away of laundry. I don't mind folding as much, but we have so many clothes that finding a spot for clothes is what leaves us living out of clothes baskets. ~sigh~
You have some seriously good resolutions. Especially the laundry thing--I do that too. Hate it.
I just know 2012 is going to look up for you guys. Just know it!
I adore those mohawks. I kind of want one for myself!
I'm so glad you had a nice time over the holidays with your guys. I feel like I could have written much of this post - especially the part about communicating with my husband instead of expecting him to read my mind. (Why can't they do that? It would be so helpful!)
I'm also feeling like this year is a fresh start, more than I have any other year. That break over the holidays was refreshing in so many ways.
Happy New Year! I hope this one is so much better for you than the last.
Very good resolutions! I should take a page from you and work on some of the same issues. After almost 29 years of marriage I still think Ron should be able to read my mind!
2010 was my sucky year and last year was so much better for me, so I hope that works out for you and your family.
Love the pics of the boys playing outside in the snow! I only wish we had a few weeks of winter like that.
Just found you thru Courtney's blog-- great goals! I'm so impressed with 112 books, that's awesome. I too want to be more present in the evenings and savor family time. Your boys are adorable!!
Very cute photos :)
I hate folding laundry as well. I have a basket in the bedroom thats overflowing and a dryer with clothes in it since Monday and I have no intentions of doing anything about it haha
and AW @ the wear lipgloss. You're so pretty without it but def wear it anyway!
If you read any good books that you think will hold my attention (I like books dripping with romance ie twilight haha) can you bring them to my attention :)
I have three books I want to read but "The Forgotten Garden" "One for the Money" and "The Best of Me".
Happy New Year -- we're wishing you thee greatest year yet! Hug those cuties and have fun reading (oooh I do love a stacked nightstand -- let us know your faves!).
I immediately started singing Counting Crows when I read your post title. Haha
Here's to hoping 2012 is better! *raising my imaginary glass*
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