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Resolutions anyone? End of the year thoughts?
Anyone making resolutions for this New Year?
I haven't thought about mine yet, but I have a pretty good idea. Still trying to wrap my head around the fact that 2010 is over!?!?!
My overall feeling is that 2010 was very stressful. When I break it down month by month, I realize that lots of stressful times did occur, but.... most importantly what sticks out in my mind is that luckily I really developed as a Mom. I started the year feeling like maybe I was the worst mom in the world (bad case of PPD on top of that) and I'm ending the year realizing that being a Mom is the most amazing thing in the world. My son has grown up to be such an amazing little boy, I have never come close to loving anything more than being a mom. I feel so grateful to be able to do it again. My husband and I hit some rocky roads but we are reeling in the new year stronger than ever.
Looking forward to 2011, seems that lots of big important changes happen to us in odd years 
Here's hoping for more!!
Re: Resolutions anyone? End of the year thoughts?
Jake blowing out the candle at Katie's coming home party
Katie Belle
Kristen, Chad, Jake, Katie & Sadie the Wonderdog, est. 6/17/06
2010 was pretty quiet. I didn't really have any major life events (good or bad). Went to NYC (dh's first time), had a snake in our basement (which was actually pretty horrible for me to deal with, continued to spend time with friends and family. Our good friends' had their first baby. Spent tons of time this summer at dh's family camp enjoying the nice weather. It was a pretty good year.
For resolutions/goals I posted a couple of days ago in the "2011" post below. (I'm lazy and don't feel like typing them again. LOL)
http://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/47004161.aspx
(sorry my clicky thing isn't working)
Awww...I loved reading your posts. I feel likewise...I'm so incredibly humbled and blessed to have this amazing little boy in our life. I have wanted a baby my whole entire life. Just about every picture of me as a child from 1-8 years, I have a baby and a diaper bag for my baby in tow. I asked my Home Ec. teacher if we could do the flour sack babies in 7th grade (she said I could for extra credit). I subscribed to family fun and parents when I was 15 with my birthday money (my dad was very confused). I wrote a paper in 9th grade about how I wanted to be a SLP so I could work part time when I became a mom. I bought a Anne Geddes baby name book in 11th grade. As you can see...I was pretty much obsessed. And now I feel like I have everything I dreamed of. A husband, a baby and a house. It all seems too good to be true!
As for resolutions....mine is to make all of our bread from scratch. Made 2 loaves yesterday to jump start my resolution. I hope I can do it!
Same lines as both of you. 2010 was definitely rough health wise for me, and I guess Caroline
This took a toll on me and then started to wear a bit on DH. But, being in the new house and finally having a few moments to stop and smell the roses has done wonders. Now that we're through the holidays I think/hope we'll finally be able to spend some much deserved family quality time.
I'm floundering a bit as I wonder what will happen with me career wise, but I couldn't be happier falling into my new job as Mom. I didn't think I'd enjoy it as much as I have been. I get tired and stressed, but every day when I open her bedroom door I feel renewed.
I'm treating 2011 as a year to deepen my marriage, enjoy my little girl, start to think about if there will be a #2 (Summer the earliest), and to finally embrace and develop some strong friendships here finally.
When I think about the year, I'm happy to say that overrall it feels like it's been a good year. The good things stand out far more than the bad/stressful ones. I started my new job which was such a big improvement; I really love the job, the people, the agency. I also got my LCSW. We had a couple great vacations in FL last February and on Damariscotta Lake this summer. My grandmother moved to Maine from New Jersey, and it's been wonderful having her here. My best friend visited me this summer from Michigan. We had an amazing long weekend with my Greek family in CT this fall. Most of all, Marcus is just the absolute joy of my life. I cannot get enough of that little man. Sometimes I wish I could shrink him down into a baby again, but he's just more and more fun every day. I love hearing him come up with new words every day (he's got at least 30 now), new animal noises, funny faces.
There's been some stress this fall/winter - Marcus' surgery, my two surgeries, and of course, finding out I have thyroid cancer. In the past, I feel like I would have let these things really consume me and get in the way of things, but this year, I feel like life keeps going, and I'm more focused on the positive stuff and not letting that stuff get me down. I don't know if it's that the good stuff is so GOOD or I'm just stronger than I used to be or better about keeping things in perspective, but I'm proud of myself and happy to have grown in this way.
As far as resolutions, being cancer free is my big goal! I'm going in this January to do my radioactive iodine stuff. I've got to wean Marcus before then which is okay because that was a resolution of mine anyway. The other is to lose weight, which is so cliche, but necessary! I've put on several pounds just this winter in part due to the thyroid stuff (namely, not having one) and also just eating CRAP and sitting around. I've got to go on a low iodine diet before I do the radioactive iodine, so that should be a good kick start to eating better (no dairy, no processed foods, no commercial breads, no sea-related products including carageenan, limited grains, limited meat = fruits and vegetables basically).
No worries Meg, mine also was a book and I shortened it
More to come on my blog, I guess. I was thinking about you the other day and think you are so strong!
Ladies, thanks for sharing, it is so great to hear your stories.
A couple goals: Get out of our townhouse (whether it sells or not). Spend more time with my son. Get a new job. Continue to strengthen my relationship with MH. Settle in to life with two babies
2010 was a fantastic year. I was either trying to get pregnant, pregnant, or with a baby during the whole year. Like JL, I've wanted a baby for a long long long time. This holiday season I realized that I have what I have wanted for so so long. I went through 3 long term boyfriends looking for a life that I had painted in my mind and now I have that with Seth and Abe. As much as Seth drives me bananas I'm so lucky.
I don't make resolutions. I just want to have a healthy and happy year with my family.
Megan - your post reitterated how much I enjoy you.
This. Your positive attitude is just so refreshing and when I read your post it just makes me feel positive too!
2010 has truly been an incredible year for us. We made this huge leap of faith to relocate to Maine without me having a job and boy has it turned out okay. That one decision turned into huge ups and downs along the way. We sold our condo, quit my job, moved out of state, lived with my parents for FIVE months, and bought a house.
This is my top 11 in 2011 (as posted below)
1. reconnect with my faith and community
2. find a cause to volunteer and be proud of - I miss these days!
3. Find a job
4. TTC #2 in the summer
5. Find a job
6. Be a healthy role model to Abby
7. Until number 3 or 5 happens, be aware of spending quality time with Abby ie playgroups, fun things to do.
8. Go to Fort Gorgeous
9. Fly a kite
10. Find a job
11. Be more sensitive and cognizant of MH's needs. This probably should be #1 :-)
I also asked Tim to write out his and we're on the same page. Although his indicated he wanted to save $10k this year (ROTFLMAO!!!) The way he wants toys, that isn't even going to come close!
All in all, I loved 2010 - I can handle the stresses as long as 2011 brings as much joy.
Thank you all for sharing! Being new to the board, it's nice to see what everyone has had going on and to see all the positivity heading into the new year.
Speaking of which, being more positive and optimistic is one of my major goals. I have had a bit of a crazy, but wonderful year and I want to remember to be thankful for all that my husband and I have been able to do. We quit out jobs last December to take some time off and travel together and then move here to Maine. We spent January through March really just enjoying each others company and then took to the road for April and May to travel this big, beautiful country we live in. We returned for some fun, early summer parties and bbq's before packing up the apartment and shoving off to Portland. I wound up landing a job that I still can't believe is mine a few short weeks later that is a complete change from anything else I've ever done. Unfortunately, we lost my husband's amazing aunt unexpectedly, but I think it brought family and friends closer in the end. We've made some lovely new friends since being here that have been gracious to include us in Thanksgiving and New Year's celebrations and we were lucky enough to be able to take some time to head "home" to NY for Christmas with our families and friends. Whew...sorry about all that...when I type it all out, it does make it easier to realize why I may feel just a bit overwhelmed at times
I look forward to 2011, hoping to get more settled here in our new home city, meeting more new friends and trying to get a bit closer to figuring out this career thing.
Good luck to you all on your own resolutions!
2010:
A good year overall:
Ups: Job stayed steady and pleasant enough, DH graduated architecture undergrad, James is thriving and cracks us up and is hitting milestones every day, danced in the local big bellydance show and invited to join the semi-pro troupe, good health for us and while nothing major happened, I feel good about what we've accomplished.
Downs: Grandparents' health is going downhill faster than we expected, DH hasn't been able to find architecture work (but he is gainfully employed), roof had to be unexpectedly repaired, DH's car had to be unexpectedly replaced, and overall money is tight- but I'm staying positive because we are still SO much better than SO many people that I can't really complain.
2011:
I think it will be a good year!
Looking forward to: SIL's wedding in Hawaii, James turning 2 and growing more, deciding if we are ready to TTC #2, thinking about our next residence, hoping for DH to get a job in his new field, growing in my dancing
Things to work on: Being nicer and closer to DH (physically, emotionally, supportively), keeping the finances in check, improving my dancing, finish the bellydance costume I started (and hopefully do it within the first few months of the year), get our garden growing
Aw, thanks, you're making me a little teary-eyed!
I love everyone's replies!
2010 was really a mixed bag. To get the negative out of the way, the first six months were pretty much focused on getting my fibromyalgia flare-up under control. Over the last few months, we've been focused on MH's anxiety because it's been getting out of control and it has been a very slow process getting him professional help. But we are slowly but surely making progress!
The good: acupuncture. It's really helped me understand how my body functions and how my fibromyalgia and other health quirks are all linked together. I appreciate how I experience things now and understand how I deviate from the "norm." I feel much better. We had our first anniversary. MH accomplished all he wanted to as an architect (in 9 short years!) and started his MBA so he can broaden his work to sustainability management. My sister FINALLY found a boyfriend who is a keeper. :-) One of my closest friends moved into my town. We gave my grandmother the best Christmas she has had in years. I baked and baked and baked.
I don't do resolutions but I do have hopes for the year and a few challenges for myself, including renovating our kitchen, being more patient and supportive of MH as he deals with his anxiety, learning how to make croissants, and reconnecting with certain friends.
Wow, such strong women on here, you are all truly inspiring!
Well, 2010 was a great year for me(us). Most of it was spent planning our wedding while working and going to school. It was a wonderful day, but I am happy to now just enjoy being together.
For 2011, I want to spend more time with family and friends. The hardest part about the wedding being over was that for the months leading up to it, I was constantly around friends/family-wedding planning, shower, bach party, wedding weekend...and when it was all over I had a really hard time not seeing everyone. Other then that, I graduate with my BS in May. I am so excited...it's taken me almost ten years(on and off) to do it. Also, I hope for a little one this year, but am a firm believer in "it happens when its supposed to" so we'll just have to see!