1. What did you do in 2017 that you’d never done before?
This year, if I am really honest, was about keeping my head above water. LX started Kindergarten, both kids started a new daycare, and we took some time to get adjusted in our new (August 2016) home. I guess I can't really remember a year when I was quite this busy.
This year, if I am really honest, was about keeping my head above water. LX started Kindergarten, both kids started a new daycare, and we took some time to get adjusted in our new (August 2016) home. I guess I can't really remember a year when I was quite this busy.
2. Did you keep your New Year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I didn't really make any last year, but I still need to work on my diet and exercise. I did read a decent amount, but I did not maintain my blog for the last 2 years.
My resolution for 2018 (as in all years prior) is to live in a state of gratitude for all I have been given, most of which I do not deserve. I also want to add that I need to make quality time for myself more of a priority this year. I have some really great women in my life, and they are all just as busy as I am. I hope to log more hours laughing and connecting with them this year. And as always, spend more time with my wonderful husband.
I didn't really make any last year, but I still need to work on my diet and exercise. I did read a decent amount, but I did not maintain my blog for the last 2 years.
My resolution for 2018 (as in all years prior) is to live in a state of gratitude for all I have been given, most of which I do not deserve. I also want to add that I need to make quality time for myself more of a priority this year. I have some really great women in my life, and they are all just as busy as I am. I hope to log more hours laughing and connecting with them this year. And as always, spend more time with my wonderful husband.
3. What places did you visit?
Vermont, North Carolina and Maine
Vermont, North Carolina and Maine
4. What would you like to have in 2018 that you lacked in 2017?
I have said this before, but I would really like to have traveled more. The year LX was born, I travelled every month but two. While I know that is not realistic, travel truly feeds my soul and I need it.
***I would like us to move a bit further south so that we can be closer to family and friends, but for now, we will see what the future holds.*** We did this! My commute is pretty long, but I am so happy in our home.
5. What dates from 2017 will remain etched upon your memory?
9/6: LX began Kindergarten
6. What were your biggest achievements of the year?
Staying sane? Between world events and being a working mom, stress was high this year. I am hoping for a more Zen 2018.
Staying sane? Between world events and being a working mom, stress was high this year. I am hoping for a more Zen 2018.
7. What were your biggest failures?
Blogging and reading! There just isn't time. By the end of the day, I just crash on the couch with lame TV.
Blogging and reading! There just isn't time. By the end of the day, I just crash on the couch with lame TV.
8. Did you suffer illness or injury?
No :-)
9. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
LX and I took a solo trip to NC, I saw my sisters a fair amount, having 2 kids who sleep, etc.
10. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder?
a bit of both actually
b) thinner or fatter?
fatter
c) richer or poorer?
poorer
11. What do you wish you’d done more of?
I wish Dave and I took more time together as date nights. I miss my hubs sometimes as we are in the throes of parenting.
12. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Eating bad food!
Eating bad food!
13. What were your favorite TV programs?
Gossip Girl
Friends
Game of Thrones
Transparent
NFL
Friends
Game of Thrones
Transparent
NFL
14. What did you do for your birthday in 2017?
My in-laws were here for the weekend working on the house, so we spent time with them and ordered in. On Sunday, Dave, the kids, and I went for lunch at my favorite local pub for wings.
15. What is a valuable life lesson you learned in 2017?
To try to be happy with what you have, where you are and who you are with. I am someone who is always chasing the next big thing, but there is a lot to be said for accepting where I am, especially since it is pretty great.
16. My goals for 2018:
Be present, say thank you, love more!
Happy New Year!
