I love this time of year. In the first two weeks of January we celebrate New Years, my son's birthday, Christmas [on the Julian calendar], and my birthday. It's a festive & joyful time.
I like that my birthday is 2 weeks after New Years because it gives me two opportunities to reflect on resolutions, my past year, and my hopes for the coming year. Alex told me a few days before my birthday that I was the best 'me' during this past year, and I agree with him. I finally feel grown up, comfortable in my skin, & in balance. There are many things that have contributed to this : having a baby made me look outside of myself & my wants. It wasn't all about me anymore and I think that that has made me a less selfish and self centered person. We got to spend half of the year in Yellowstone and on the road and it was impossible to be stagnant or lazy--two problem areas that have been on my resolution lists in past years. I became the healthiest I have ever been and Alex and I got the opportunity to just be together without many distractions. Without the option to be distracted by TV, access to phone service or internet, or weekend trips to spend apart, we read to each other, played cards, and just talked. Hiking together became a time for us to talk and we had the best conversations.
I am so excited to be turning 27. I want to continue to constantly be self assessing, be more conscious and thoughtful, and to be a better listener. I want to read more than just surfing the internet or watching Netflix. I want to brush my teeth every.single.day. I want to be a more present & deliberate mom. I want to make better decisions about food. I want to live a life of action.
