I'm not usually one for making resolutions, as whenever I do they tend to be lists of things I should do better, or things I should give up, things that at heart I know I should do but don't really want to do, and so I end up breaking them - and then feel guilty for it! But, having a word to focus on to remind me of what's important in life is a lot more positive. I said in my first post this year that I'm going to try and be a bit more relaxed this year, so that's the word I'm going to focus on.
Last Sunday was the perfect relaxing day. A family tea to celebrate Jamie's second birthday, with a very excited little boy who has just realised that the wrapping paper and boxes that are so fun to play with contain other things that are just as much, if not more, fun!
Part of being a woman, wife, mother, is learning to relax and enjoy when need be. We all struggle with that. Great post.
ReplyDeleteHope you get plenty of time to relax & enjoy your kids this year!
ReplyDeleteDeep breaths and lots of relaxation :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a cutie Jamie is!!
You deserve that relaxation! Life goes by so quickly....Those kids are so darn cute!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat word! Mine is fearless. I am loving this photo challenge. Love your pictures too.
ReplyDeleteAh, what a beautiful family! They sure look relaxed and happy I'm sure in no small part because of you.
ReplyDeleteJamie is already 2?? Where does the time go? :-) What a great choice for 2013! I totally have a hard time with that one unless I'm given no choice BUT to relax....otherwise I get caught up in multi-tasking! I love how you added the text to your picture....that linen background is great!
ReplyDeleteGREAT word! It is always hard to 'relax' when the kids are still quite young ... I felt like I was forever just chasing them around. But it is so fun to have days like this! I can remember my oldest's first Christmas where the wrapping paper was what she was after ... what was inside was incidental. I should have just given her a pile of wrapping and not stressed about what was inside!
ReplyDeleteRelax, huh? Now I can really understand the need for that word! And I think you're off to a great start - love the pictures of family, nothing better :)
ReplyDeleteWishing you a very relaxing 2013! Spending time for yourself and with family is a great way to start.
ReplyDeletePerfect word! I find it funny that you used pics from Jamie's party. . .most parents I know find birthday parties anything but relaxing. What a cutie though!
ReplyDeleteRelax and spend time with your little sweethearts. Good choice.
ReplyDeleteI can remember how hard it was to relax when I had little ones. I hope you are able to relax the way you want to this year!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a relaxing 2013...he's a cutie too!
ReplyDeleteHi Jo
ReplyDeleteYou've touched on an important subject here. Finding that something which helps you to relax is key to keeping level-tempered throughout the day's many "challenges". Just leafing through my well-thumbed jewellery books for 10 mins after lunch does it for me!
Love those cutie photos...
Vicky
A beautiful word for the year! This word implies to me that you will focus on what is in front of you rather than rushing to the next. You will see the beauty surrounding you and immerse yourself in it, letting it wash over you like waves on the beach. Hold onto those cutie patooties! I wish you joy in the journey in 2013. Enjoy the day. Erin
ReplyDeleteThat looks like it was a wonderful day. I agree that it is so easy to stress over things that really don't matter in the long run. Finding a relaxing calm within is a challenge well worth it.
ReplyDeleteOh my God, what a sweatheart, your little Jamie :0)
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