Resolve to Resolve

Well, here it is....a new year, a new decade and a new family dynamic. In reflecting on the last year, a whole lot has changed. At this time last year, we were just sharing our news of pregnancy with folks and getting used the idea ourselves. Now, we have a 6 month baby boy and couldn't imagine our lives any other way.

At this time of the year, most folks slow down, reflect and refocus. They refocus by setting goals for the new year. I've never been great at setting new year's resolutions. I think it's partly due to not realizing I should do so until the day's upon me and I have a hard time coming up with anything interesting (much like I do with gifts for special occasions). Mostly though, I think it's due to my personality. I'm not the type to wait for a certain point in time to start something new when I think I need to do so...I generally just start right then!

So, even though these aren't resolutions I made at the beginning of the year, they're things that have come about in the last 6 months or so that I'll share with you now.

1) Floss teeth more regularly. Random, I know, and a little embarrassing to admit. Though dental health is very important to me, I've just been horrible at flossing on a daily basis. After my last dental appointment in early December, I promised myself to make this a priority in my morning routine. I haven't been perfect at getting it done every day, but thus far, I've been doing a pretty good job keeping this promise to myself.

2) Lose the baby weight in 9 months. When I was pregnant, I wanted to beat the adage "9 months on, 9 months off" and lose it in 6 months. However, I didn't start losing a pound until Dylan was almost 3 months old. At that point, I figured that 9 months was more realistic and I'd shoot for then. While I have made progress, I'm not sure I'm going to hit the 9 month mark either. Don't get me wrong, I'm still going to do everything I can to make that goal but I'm not going to beat myself up if I don't. If I haven't gotten back down in a year, well, that's another story.

3) Live in the moment. Before July 6th I was absolutely horrible at this. I was an on the go, headed to the next stop kind of person. I rarely was fully able to enjoy a moment because I was constantly thinking about what I "needed" to get done next or what was coming up on my schedule. When Dylan was born though, I have really slowed down and tried to soak in each moment. These 6 months I've had off work to spend with him and Mike have been a wonderful gift and I've really done my best to relish every second. So, without the hustle and bustle of everyday life getting in the way, I've made great progress with this. It will be interesting to see if I'm still able to "slow down" on the same level once I get back to my hectic job.

Those are the things I'm currently working on to improve myself. Have you stopped to refocus your life for the new year? If so, feel share your goals with me in the comments section.