New Year, New Decade, New Resolutions

You've all probably seen the news and sports channels doing their year end and/or decade in reviews. I love to watch them. It's overwhelming to see what people as a whole have experienced in a year. Or even ten years.

People are right, time goes by faster when you have kids. It is also better. I'm not going to lie. There are a lot of things that are boring. Days can start to blend together. But the giggles (like the ones I am hearing from the other room now) make it worth it. I've been a mommy for a full year. Brett and I are wrapping up our third year of marriage (eek!). I've made friends I couldn't imagine my life without (that's you playgroup mommies!).

What have I learned? I can take care of a child. A whole person. I can teach him things. I am helping build a little person who can (hopefully) take care of himself and make the world a better place. I can not freak out when he falls or fails. I can let him be himself and enjoy life.

I have learned couponing is awesome! And saving money helps even if it is just a little at the time. It can also bring together people and is a great way to help your community.

Probably the most important thing I have learned is that prayer doesn't change God, it changes us. God has a plan for us and he does hear are prayers, but in the end the praying changes us. Understanding this has been a HUGE part of growing spiritually for me.

What are my goals for this year (and let's face it years to come)?

- I really need to get into shape. I am probably in the worst physical shape I've ever been in.

- Brett and I have really cut back on spending and we are working to do even better. I am using mint.com and tracking all or spending and debts to get ourselves into good financial shape.

- I want to work on being a better wife, mother, daughter and friend. Since the first three are obviously the most important, I really would like to be a better friend. I have SUCH wonderful friends and I need to be better to them. I would love to be a more attentive wife and mother. Really taking the time to make our immediate family even better than it is. I also want to work on being a better daughter to my parents. I have the best set of parents anyone could ask for so they deserve it!

- I also want to find a good Bible Study. I haven't been in one since I was pregnant and I really need this! In addition to this Brett and I are going to work on our spiritual relationship by doing daily devotionals as a couple.

- And finally, I want to figure out something to focus on for me. I have small hobbies but I would really like to find something that I love and that brings me joy besides my sweet family.

I hope I'm not to ambitious here! I'm already dreading the weight loss one. Why is that always the hardest? Send me all your encouragement and ideas for anything I've mentioned! I need lots of love and support.