My Goals and Intentions for 2015

Cute baby picture just because.

I've missed writing.  I've missed documenting what's happening in ways that can be more reflective than Facebook blurbs.  I made writing weekly one of my goals for this year. Then I missed the first week.  Go figure.  Nevertheless, here I am. 

I want to be more aware of our routines at home, and to be more intentional and consistent with them. It's a little hectic right now, trying to do this with a new baby, so flexibility is key, with a heavy helping of "try, try again."  What I know is that I'm a little less crazy when routines are at least attempted,  Taking better care of myself is high on the list, too.  There's not any particular size or number, just feeling like I have the energy to take care of my family, and to enjoy them.  I'm setting small goals for each month and trying to make it a part of the routines. This month, I'm trying to add more movement, and now that I've recovered from my c-section, I'm adding walking into the routine. 

One idea that has been on my mind is to get out, locally, and explore a little more.  More getting out with my kids, now that I've had this baby and don't just want to lie in bed all day.  I want to focus this close to home, mostly, and see more of what's great about where we live.  We've lived in this neighborhood for seven years, and I feel like what we've taken advantage of here is still limited.  My plan is to document this more with pictures, try to get to know our camera a little better, and maybe, if it isn't terrible, share some of that here. 

Creatively, I'm not sure what my goals are.  Fit it in where I can?  I've got some half-done knitting right now, and I'd love to be back at my sewing machine soon, but we'll see what life throws at us and what we can make happen.  I know I want to do more with my kids, involving them, or planning projects with them.  It's still a priority, but not quite at the top, as I'm not sure what is possible just yet.  

Finally, a lot of people start the year by choosing a word to make a mantra or intention of.  It took a while for me to figure it out, but the word I chose is "Open."  2013 was kind of hard on me, and 2014 I spent a lot of time feeling really crappy being pregnant.  When I'm struggling like that, I tend to close off a lot and it's not the best for me or anyone.  I want to be more open to my family, more open to others, and more open to ideas and opportunities.  Even writing  all of this feels more vulnerable than I want to be, but there you have it.