2011 was a good year. It seems like a long time ago when I look back because so much has happened and I live in a completely new place (world, sometimes), but it was just a good, nice year. I have much to be grateful for.
2012 is going to be a great year.
I am so looking forward to this little (big) guy making his appearance. My thoughts on motherhood are so different this time. Even though I am gaining my regular crazy amount of weight, I'm loving being pregnant. I have never loved it before. I feel so much more relaxed and comfortable and faithful. Like I'm doing exactly what I'm supposed to be doing--which brings great peace.
On the other side, as much as I'm enjoying this pregnancy, I am super looking forward to fitting back into my clothes. Knowing that will happen in 2012 is a good feeling too.
I also look forward to making this place more of a home, feeling like I belong, settling in. There are still lots and lots of things that make me feel like the new person. Still lots of things that have to be taken care of. Speaking of which, I must get a new driver's license but my pregnancy face does not look forward to being memorialized. It will be a nice feeling to feel comfortable here.
Some other things I want to happen in 2012:
- Work on my shop--sell my whole inventory, then focus on other things. Besides, I don't think Memphis can support my shop. I had zero success finding vintage fabric at the 3 stores I went to last week. Vintage kids clothes, now that was another matter...
- A beach trip with my family. The beach is one of the few vacations that Tyler truly enjoys. He can relax and have fun and seeing him in that state is pretty darn nice. We live lots closer, so I hope it happens.
- Lots of temple trips. It is sooo nice to live close to a temple. They have monthly ward temple trips with babysitting. Could that get any easier??? We are already scheduled for January. I can't wait.
- Elle's baptism. Can you believe she's going to be 8?
- Widening our health world. I'm not sure how else to put that, but I'm ready to take some more steps toward Real Food eating. I can't wait to restock our freezer with healthy meat. I need to do better about soaking the whole grains (or eliminating them all together). Creating new eating habits such as bone broth (with chicken feet!) and fermented foods (I am going to try sauerkraut and like it). Cutting out even more processed foods (I think we're better than most, but could still do better). Limiting sugar.
- A big canning garden (I miss all my home grown food!) and a new flock of hens!
So. Just some thoughts on the new year. I can't wait. It's going to be great. I hope yours is great too.
3 comments:
You know, I don't think I saw the chicken loving, Real Food eating Emily when we first met 6 years ago. Just someone who made me laugh, that I could talk to for hours on end, and one of the best friends I'd ever have. I love all of it! Hope 2012 is everything you hope for and more!
After reading your post I think I need a nap until 2013. Well, OK, maybe it's just that I'm pooped after cooking and cleaning up Sunday dinner plus it's 10:47pm.
But, all that you mentioned DOES look exciting. I haven't made New Year's Resolutions for over a decade because I got so tired of not being able to succeed with any. I clearly need goals, though, to get me to be more productive.
Accomplish a lot while you are young because when the hormones wane so does one's desire to do much.
Plus I'm the type that gets nervous thinking about the future. Wish I had your natural optimism and rose-colored glasses!!! Enjoy!!!
Elle? 8? Impossible.
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