Deep Thoughts for 2014

We took an informal survey at the house this year and we all decided that 2014 was an ok year. It wasn't anything flash but it wasn't horrible either. It was just a year. To be fair, 2014 came on the heels of two big years, 2012 was the arrival of the chickens and 2013 was the TV show so I think it is ok to be a year that was just a year. That being said, I'd like to go ahead and let 2015 know in advance what my expectations are for the year. 

• I want laughter, lots of it and sometimes I want so much laughter that my stomach hurts
• I want to be done with diapers (until I am a grandmother - please let that be at least 15-20 years from now)
• I want to run more or if I am getting too old for running then at least walk the dog more
• I want to figure out what I want to be when I grow up
• I want to spend time at the beach or at least a family vacation
• I want to be better at balancing family, work, and me time
• I want to stop caring about those that don't care about me
• I want to spend time with those that matter
• I want to remember to unplug every now and again
• I want a year when no friends go through divorce, I know this is a tough one but just in case someone does decide to split then I want the energy to be the a good friend because divorce is tough stuff 
• I want more date nights (preferably with Rick) 

I am sure I have more things but I think that is a good start for 2015.

Thanks 2014. It wasn't always easy, there were some tears, some struggles, some mommy dearest moments, lots of thoughts spinning in my head, lots of draining moments but there was also laughter, some well-needed family time, some letting go of people and things, and overall I think it was a year of being content with life and where I am at.

The Holidays

The two weeks of break was uneventful and relaxing. I am always torn with needing to have tons of activities planned versus just letting things happen. We somehow managed to have a good mix for the holidays this year although the boys have 2 more days of freedom and Rick and I may be ready for those two days to be over.

I am working on my Deep Thoughts for 2014 but for now I share photos from the month including our first gingerbread house party, Christmas, and the girl's 3rd birthday.