2010 A New Year

I've decided that this is going to be a new year! I had a relapse the other day. I got a little overwhelmed and I felt a little out of sorts. I didn't know how to manage my feelings so I went to sleep. After I woke up I realized that things have to change! So I came up with a list of New Years Resolutions.
My first goal is to be more positive.
Several weeks ago I started listening to motivational CD's. I got excited about work. I got excited about getting in my car everyday and I got excited about life. This week I went to training and I got this great training and I got motivated to get involved in other things at work. I'm not sure what that is yet, but I got motivated. If I can keep up this momentum that would be great!
My second goal is to Go On A Date With My Husband Once A Month.
I probably should say once a week but I'm really trying to keep my goals in perspective. And we have been on one date in the last 5 months so once a month would be a really great jumping off point for us.
My third goal is to see a girl friend at least every other week.
My original goal was once a week but that might be stretching it out a little too much. I need time with girls. Not at work. Not with having to entertain Ava. Just coffee or something. I need to get out.
My fourth goal is to have my brother in law's family over for dinner once or twice a month.
They used to have us over to dinner ALL the time. Sometimes we'd get busy and we wouldn't see each other that often and since we've had Ava its been terrible. I hardly see them at all but I really want for our kids to be close but its hard to do that if we never see them! So my goal is to get re-connected and invite them to dinner at least once a month but my goal is twice a month.
My fifth goal is to start this UBC eating plan.
Its a great plan. You eat 6 times a day. And there is healthy food involved. My goal is to get healthy and to get rid of the last 10 lbs I have to lose.
My sixth goal is to figure out a career move.
Not actually moving my career but decide if I want to eventually go back to school or maybe just figure out what I like doing. I can imagine myself in the same position for the rest of my life. That just won't be happening. Whether I do something different at work or find another job completely thats my goal to figure out this year.
My seventh goal is to continue breastfeeding at least two more months.
My ultimate goal is to stop around her first birthday but two more months for sure. Its so important. She has been so healthy up until now. We are so blessed and so fortunate I want to keep up her good health and continue to give her the gift of breast milk a while longer.

So my goals are kind of selfish but at this point I think I need but a little bit more selfish so I can ultimately be more selfless.
Those are my goals. I'm excited. I want more girly time. I want to be fit and in shape. I'm very happy that I can get into my old pants again. I just can't button most of them. I would like to button them. I also can't wait to be a better mom to Ava and a much better wife to Phil.
I have been so fortunate in 2009 to have such a wonderful supportive husband. He was amazing through my pregnancy. Then he has been great to Ava. The first several months were rough for both of us but we both have gotten our footing and we work really well together and Ava gets the best care that any child could ever receive. Her dad just adores her and I do too. This has been an amazing year. Full of surprises and excitement with the birth of our wonderful daughter. I am excited to see what 2010 brings us!