I like New Years. I like having a concrete day to a fresh start. I'm not sure I've always felt this way, but I do now.
Last year I don't think I had any resolutions, I think I was too overwhelmed with the special needs of my kids and just getting through the daily grind (hence...the beginning of 'mom on the tightrope').
The end of 2011 proved to be very good for my family. We are in 'maintenance' mode right now, as I refer to it. Collectively, we have completed a lot of testing and procedures in the last 24 months for us:
invitro
hysterectomy
pneumonia
strep throat
tonsilectomy
2-tympanostomy (ear tube) procedures
2-20 minute EEGs, requiring us to sleep our child half the amount so they can sleep during this test
2-23 hour EEG video monitoring in the hospital
2-MRIs
Blood work
Depression
Counseling
ADHD Medicines
2-Mammograms
Cavities & a crown
Eye glasses
Skin surgery
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy
Numerous visits with: Ear Doctor, Pediatrician, Neurologist, Geneticist, Endocrinologist, Dentist, Gynecologist, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Therapist, Counselor, Psychologist, Reproductive Endocrinologist, Optomitrist, Dermatologist, Internist
I'm happy that we haven't visited more...there could be more doctors in our aresenal than that, if you can believe it.
Now, I think the discovery phase of everything is done - and we are now just responsible for maintaning, following up with these specialists and proceed forward with life. AAAAHHHHHH....PHEW!
So, this year my resolutions focus on getting back to my version of 'normal'. It's doing things that make me appreciate life & the things that I have. I got the guts to ask my boss if I can work from home full time - and he said YES! I'm certain that this will not last forever, so my first resolution:
1) Appreciate what I have now with my job & make the most of my work-life balance
This will allow me to focus (I'm not committing to the word 'achieve') on the other resolutions.
2) Listen to fun music
For the past 10 years I've listened to news radio in the morning & the car...wonder if this has led to stress. Not certain, but I'm willing to change it up & see what this experiment yields.
3) Do something every day - that is: {gulp} Exercise
In some form or another...exercise once a day. Try to get to that 30 minute, 5 time a week plan 'experts' are always referring to. Maybe a walk outside, a ride on my elipitical? This is now possible since I work from home: I drop the kids off without showering, then 'do something', then shower before everyone arrives back for the evening. It is possible.
4) Be kinder to my kids
We have been through a lot, and continue to be. I need to remember that they are kids and resilient, but not nearly as resilient as they were as toddlers or infants. These kids now have clear opinions, as they should. I need to show them I value their opinion, find ways to help grow their self esteem and make sure they can clearly SEE, by example, that we love them beyond words.
5) Stay dry
Not drink. What? Yes...try it. I'm hoping this will help my weight, my sleep, my skin (psoriasis) condition.
6) Not bite my nails
Okay - this is just one of those 'New Years Resolutions' that people make...change something they don't like about themself...and this is mine. I'm not really doing much to change it, but just putting it out there.
7) Continue to do fun things
Fun things I like. Fun things with my kids. Fun things with my husband. Fun things with my family. Fun things with my friends. Dates, Lunches, Parks, Crafts, Vacations, Adventures...put it out there...I'll try it. This one should be the easiest resolutiosn to accomplish.
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