Of all the things that I've seen, done, and experienced this year, there are some things that will change me because I did them wrong the first time around.
Maybe you'll learn from my mistakes in 2014.
10. Being on social media:
I think we may all make this mistake, and if you don't more power to you!!
I am very guilty of letting social media take over my night and my weekends.
9. Not spending time with my hubby:
Every night we unwind differently, He likes to play his video games and I veg out to facebook and instagram, and lets not forget pinterest...lol at the end of the night we were both so tired and just want to go to bed and we don't really spend any quality time with each other. (So I think that is a mistake on both our parts)
8. Not cooking dinner enough:
I don't actually know if this is a mistake, or a blessing for my family, but every night around 6:30 I turn into a frantic maniac trying to decide what I'm feeding my kids. It was different when it was just Brian, John and I because I could make a sandwich or something small and all was well. 99% of the time I realize we don't even have food for me to cook. I want to spend more time cooking with the kids in the kitchen, and having sit down family dinners where I hear about their days. I don't hate cooking, but am thinking if I planned a little better it wouldn't stress me out so much!
7. Letting the thought of death give me anxiety:
I've had my own share in deaths throughout my life.
Brian and I have discussed what each other will do do when the other one passes..and it keeps me up at night. I try not to let it get to me..and I know that if and when it happens, life will go on as it has in the past.
6. Losing patience too much:
Having a child with special needs has really taught me about patience (I thought I had patience before)...I try really really hard some days...but dang it you guys its SO crazy. Sometimes I forget that they're kids and not grown adults and all the while am wondering if I'm teaching them anything. Must. Learn. More. Patience.
5. Not going on enough dates with Brian:
We used to be the dating duo. The funnest, spontaneous, independent couple that would go do whatever we wanted, when we wanted. We've lost that freedom (and have gained a lot in return) but I've been bad at purposefully planning time away with Brian, just the two of us. I miss the fun, excitement of dating him and sometimes the routine gets easier than making effort and a couple months go by with no fun adventures. 2015 has to be filled with more date nights, I'll be sure of it.
4. Not writing enough Thank You letters
Seriously, you guys are amazing
3. Not eating healthy:
At the beginning of the year every one always says these things that they are going to do...oh that's right those dreadful new year resolutions...well guess what I was one of those people and this was at the top of my list!! It lasted all of 3 months maybe, and then food happens, but I can say that I don't drink soda anymore...
2. Comparing myself to other people.
Oh hi, I'm Alana. You're you, and that girl over there is her, and guess what? We're not ever going to be 100% alike. And that is cool. Because you and I have different talents that different people need and dang you Pinterest, I will never, ever, have an outfit or house that looks that put together.
1. Friendship.
I believe that any great friendship is much like a marriage. Each partner must give 100%, But then life happens and how are you suppose to juggle this friendship and life? It's not easy and I'm no expert at it, But I would like to think of all the mistakes I have made this year, this one is the easiest to fix!!
I hate that this list has several mistakes that resulted in what I "didn't" do.
Here's to DOING, and BEING, and LIVING in 2015.
xoxo
Alana
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