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1. In January, I decided again that I would not attempt making New Years Resolutions (because I never keep them anyway) But I made only 1.....To be the Best Me & Mom that I could Be I'm not sure how I did as far as this goal is concerned but I do know I've had a pretty good year personally. And Samantha has proclaimed Home "like the best place ever!" I must be doing something right in the Mom department. 2. I made really good progress in the "calling a spade a spade" department. I'm no longer afraid of losing friends because I need to be a people pleaser. I'm being truer to myself and it's a good thing! 3. February was Samantha's school Valentines Day party and I helped as a room Mom, what treasure to be able to share that with her. August brought the start of another school year and I am officially the mother of a big 1st grader! I miss her alot during the day but I like that I can go have lunch with her whenever I want. Or whenever she wants me too and she does and she is just so cute. 4. In March I went on my first scrapbooking retreat with the girlfriends and had such a blast! Can't wait to do it again! Overall, I think I had a good year with my scrapbooking. I am happy with alot of my pages, I always wish I could have gotton more done but I am still happy with what I did. I feel good that I have found something that makes me happy and will be treasured by future gernerations. 5. In April, my baby had her Golden Birthday. She turned 7 on the 7th. Being a Mom is the greatest joy ever! 6. Samantha played her 1st year of soccer last spring. What a fun adventure that was. The missing shirt caper I could have done without. What happened? She didn't get a shirt like she was supposed to. We missed the 1st practice meeting because we were sick so when another kid signed up later that week they thought they had an extra shirt and gave them ours. One would think, not getting a soccer shirt wouldn't be the end of the world! But as it turns out... it was. Not for Samantha & not me either. But of course everybody had to assume it was my fault because I shirley did something wrong, like not get her registered in time. Plus the refs were constantly getting her mixed up with what team she was on. Chaos all around. Top that off with her looking like the odd duck for pictures......but I digress. She still looked super cute, IMO. I hope she sticks with it. I've always wanted one of those "Soccer Mom" bumper stickers ;-) lol 7. I made this the year of givng more handmade gifts. I made tie blankets, I made my first altered clip board for Samantha's Kindergarten teacher, cards and mini scrapbooks. And I still get nervous when I give a homemade gift. 8. July and August brought our big trip to California. Summary...4 adults - 1 being deaf, 1 child, 2 motocycles, one car and a dog. I will forever hate squirrels! But there were lots of good times and visiting. All in all, we made it there and back; safe and sound and I thank God for that! 9. Started the babysitting adventure of a 11 month old and 5 yr old. It's been interesting and at times stressful but I keep plugging along. I'm getting a whole new lesson in patience. 10. Ron and I were married 9 years this Septemeber. When I thought I lost my anniversay ring at a restraunt, I learned how far I would go for love. {LOL} I braved "who knows what" by searching through the garbage in the restraunt bathroom because I thought it had come off when I was washing my hands. Only to find it on the floor next to my computer when I got home! *sigh* I feel this year was a turning point in our relationship on some levels. I think we've learned and grown alot together as a couple and as parents. I certainly do love him alot and am glad that I have him in my life. 11. I turned 33 in Nov. I think that really was a turning point in my personal growth. I am more forgiving of myself. I also learned a new skill....I can sign the alphabet and some words and phrases. And I still don't stress about getting old :-) 12. Happy Holidays! I hosted Thanksgiving this year at my house & it was great. Christmas also went off without a hitch, and by that I mean no family dramas....just smooth. I was sorrounded by most of the people I love and just had a really great time. 13. Overall, I found an inner peace this year I really thought I had lost. Praying more. Finding more joy in the little things in life. Caring more. Realizing who I have been, who I am & most importantly....who I would like to be. I am renewing my relationship with God. Links to other Thursday Thirteens! 1. (leave your link in comments, I’ll add you here!) |
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