Resolutions for a New Decade

Yes, a new decade....I am not big on New Year's Resolutions, but I do enjoy reflecting and planning.

Let's review my past decade - not in any particular order....Had a baby, changed jobs (twice), had another baby, visited Scotland, went to Vieques Puerto Rico twice, met some new friends, lost touch with some old friends, got back in touch with some old friends (aka the magic of facebook), got a kitten, got a puppy, started a blog, became curious with my relationship with food, ran 9 5K road races, ran one 5 mile road race, had shoulder surgery and the following 9+months of rehab, went to Disneyworld, presented at 3 national conferences, wrote a chapter in a textbook, had major construction on my house and therefore lived for 9 weeks with my mother in law, and did MANY MANY loads of laundry.

Seems like alot for 10 years. I may have forgotten a few things, but I think that about sums it up.

I have been putting alot of thought into what I want for my life. Tonight, on our 12th wedding anniversary my husband and I just had the luxury of sitting in front of the fire with a bottle of Prosecco discussing what we wanted for our marriage in the next 10 years. More time together. Connecting - just us - at least weekly. Planning a getaway for a few days every year so that we can enjoy each other's company and remember what it is like to be in love. Yes, he did recommend more sex as well.....I agreed....

That lead into a discussion of goals for our family. Making Sundays family day. Church, then lunch and then a family outdoor activity. Teaching the kids to love cross country skiing, snowshoeing. Walks in the woods and at the beach with the dog. Family game time. Even Wii competitions.

For me--- I hunger for balance. Balance in my physical, social and spiritual life. Balance at work. Putting self care on the list. The TOP of the list. What does that look like for me? Regular exercise. Good food. No self judgement or self loathing. Acupuncture. Meditation. I even made an appointment with a Naturopath to fully look at my whole life and help with balance. Time to be still and sit with myself and my God. Sleep. Breathing. Laughter. Friends. Family.

And a few nice bottles of wine.

That, my friends, is my kind of resolution.