2014: Drop

Happy New Year! With the start of 2014 comes the inevitable goal/resolution post. This year, I'm summing up my plans in one word. DROP.

I want to drop my phone and pay closer to attention to the people around me - especially Reid. When I put the phone down (or whatever else is taking my attention), I notice so much more about him and get to see him learn new things. I'm happier in those moments, plus, he deserves that from me. So does Dac. So does anyone else I'm spending time with.

I want to drop some weight. This is more of a neeeeed. For once, it's really more about me feeling better and having optimal health than it is about me looking good in a pair of jeans. I want to have more energy to tackle life with. I want to be alive.

I want to drop some chemicals... from my food and from my home.

I want to drop my to-do list. I need to quit worrying so much about messy cabinets and being everything to everyone. I want to focus more on the little, fun, meaningful things - the things we will always remember.

I plan to drop some money to fill the place with photographs and to finish a couple other projects to make our house feel more like our home.

I want us to drop in on some new places and experience new things. I also want to drop in on and/or drop more lines to people we love that we don't spend as much time with as we'd like.

I need to drop the hurry. I want to stop rushing things like Reid's bedtime routine and supper time, and start enjoying more conversation and more cuddles.

I want to drop to my knees and really pray more. Pray for friends and people I don't know; pray for Reid and the man he will become; pray for Dac and the way he leads our family; pray for wisdom and compassion and a little guidance too.

In so many ways, 2013 is going to be hard to top. It was a big year for us full of love and happiness and firsts. Still, 2014 is shaping up to be full of awesome too. =)