January 2, 2009
No Resolutions, Just Some Things I'd Like to Do
For anyone who has been following this blog for a while, you already know that I am pretty much the world's worst resolution maker and keeper. I have lots of good intentions, but I tend to be both over optimistic and under-motivated. So instead of making resolutions, I thought I would just dream a little bit and talk about a few of the things I would like to do this year. Some are practical, some are not. But I guess they all relate to who I am as a person this year and what directions I'd like to go in during 2009.
- I'd like to get back in the habit of having regular check-ups with my GP (means I must get one...), my dentist and my gynecologist. It's so easy to let the time fly by on this stuff, but I am beginning to realize, as I get older, that it's also unfair to my family if I don't take care of myself. If I can get regular monthly appointments to have a facial then certainly I can schedule two trips to the dentist and annual visits to see my doctors.
- I'd like to turn my bedroom into the adult retreat that I have always envisioned it would become. John and I are coming up on 8 years in our house and it is time to stop looking at it as a transition home and start treating it as the place I plan to stay. The bedroom is a small step, but a step that I think would add a lot of quality to our lives.
- I'd like to return all the help and space John gave me in the months after becoming a mom by making sure that he gets some time back in his life. Taking over some small chores, doing more of the grocery shopping -- that sort of thing.
- I'd like to get back to going to a regular knitting group. Since having Z, this has been harder than I thought it would be.
- I'd like to spin more often. My wheel has been sidelined most of the year and when I got it out not too long ago and got it back into shape (note to self: rubber bands dry out) it was a real pleasure to work with it. Spinning brings me peace.
You might be surprised not to see any Z-related items in that list. She is so much the focus of life right now (and for good reason) that I don't really think I need to add anything more to my wish list. I work 80% time so that I can have a day with her every week. I enjoy taking her with me to stores with shopping carts -- we both have fun shopping together. I have some projects for her on the needles, and I just made her several nice pairs of socks. When it comes to Z, it's all good, and I suspect that it will only continue to get better and more rewarding as the year goes on.
That first bullet point is super important. I'll bet if you put your mind to it, you could schedule all those appointments by the end of next week.
I call them reassessments rather than resolutions. Yours sound smart. Must keep Mom and Dad happy so that Z can be happy.
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These look great. The actions AND outcomes make lots of sense. And how fortunate you are to have a mom wise enough to say it's OK not to be able to do it all at once. Pace yourself, but keep heading in the desired direction. (OH, and once I got MD's I LIKED, I got regular in going. If you don't like 'em (for any reason), fire 'em and interview somebody new!!)
I think it's wonderful that you're recognizing your husband's efforts. My fiance and I are coming up on our wedding (Aug 09) and while I am in no way a "wedding-y" kinda girl, I know it gets overwhelming for him just the same. I make sure his bi-monthly geek meetings don't get interrupted for anything, and I don't nag him about eating junk food either (I'm more of a health food person. ;) ) Ironically, since I've been trying to give him more love and appreciation, he's been making an effort to be healthier for me!
You're a good inspiration, and while I'm sooooo not ready to even think about kids, I'm still reading about your little family with interest. And I may have to start making some baby knits, just because yours seem to go so quickly! I can always donate them, after all!
That's a nice To Do List, lady, especially the one about taking extra special care of John. I hope to see you at KIP!
Happy new year Theresa, good luck with your goals