Ok, I know that December 31st is when most people set their New Year’s resolutions. For me though, the new year begins on the first day of Autumn. Fall is a time of rebirth for me. It’s a season of learning, peace, cozy evenings, academic restarts, and PSL. So, in honor of this “new year,” here are some of my resolutions.
- Continue my exercise regiment:
Last Fall, I recommitted myself to working out after a very long break. I have been really good (especially in the past 8 months) about working out consistently 3-5 times a week. This time has proven to be essential for just not my physical health but also for my mental health. I hope to continue working out and taking my workouts up a notch as I get stronger. - Read, read, read:
Since giving birth, reading has taken a backseat in my life. I do listen and enjoy Audible but I am an old-fashioned reader who loves to hold a real book in their hands. I have a growing list of books and I hope to have my nose buried in at least 1 book a month. - Make couple time intentional:
Next month begins a new chapter in our family. My husband will be starting grad school on top of working a full time job. Needless to say, our time as a family will be changing. In an effort to make sure we stay connected, I want to plan out our time together. Whether it’s a movie night after our daughter goes to bed or a date night out, I want to make sure we stay connected. When we are connected, our family functions better. - Meal Planning in advance:
I already meal plan… but I want to be even more efficient with my budgeting and by meal planning about 85% of our dinners in advance I will be able to be a better shopper and adhere to our budget. - Get better at WordPress:
We may use WordPress but that doesn’t mean we are proficient with the site at all! I would really like to understand the capabilities and take classes so that I can be a better developer and designer for our site. - Make more time for Bella:
Bella is not only my dog but my best friend! It’s easy to put her needs aside when Rosemary takes up so much of my time. While she still gets her daily snuggles, scratches, and love, she has not been getting as much play time. I want to carve out some time every day for play… probably during R’s nap time! - And finally… be a better mom:
I am constantly praying for more patience. As Rosemary grows, so does her appetite for mischief and pushing the limits. All healthy things! But sometimes I feel like I spend the better part of everyday being frustrated. I don’t want to be that mom. I don’t want to be that person! I want to better anticipate how to handle situations and use them as teaching moments or even just let it go and use the crazy situations as an opportunity for fun! I just want to be the best I can possibly be for her. Always.
I am ready for everything that Fall has to bring. The joys of this season are what set up the next 12 months for me. I hope to be open to everything it has to teach me, everything I have to give, and every challenge headed my way. 2019 and 2020 have been incredibly stressful years in their own way- so I am ready for whatever the rest of 2020 has to barf up on us and am even more ready to handle the promise of a better 2021.
Happy Fall, ya’ll! Go enjoy a PSL!
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