2025
It isn't the new year yet, but it is my birthday and so this year of reflections is on a personal note. Just for me.
This time last year, my daughter had her first wiggly tooth. Since then she has lost 4 teeth with 2 wiggly teeth as of right now.
The elves came; they are back this year; still holding on to the Christmas magic.
My kids weren't in any winter sports last year; this year my daughter is in figure skating and my son is in hockey. They love their time on the rink and I love watching them.
This year I am working for my local ambulance, studying to be an EMT in March. Never thought this would have been a goal of mine.
Last year I bought the book "A year in the bible". I have stayed on track this whole year and will have read the entire bible this year. (Spoiler alert I picked a book about self-care this year).
This summer I put a deck on my house! It is beautiful.
I took my kids ice fishing this year; it is still my favorite thing to do in the winter.
I finished one knit blanket for my sister-in-law. Today I am part way through my daughters with a plan to start my son's next.
One of my best friend's dad died.
I had my own fair share of negatives.
My younger sister graduated college. Then she ran a half marathon.
I coached my kids t-ball team.
K-POP DEMON HUNTERS
I spent a whole week at the cabin with my kids this summer.
We got a dock to enjoy the river.. got poison ivy that left scars.
I saw BACKSTREET BOYS at the Sphere in Vegas.
We baled alllll the hay.
I shot a deer with my nephew for his first time.
I lost 30 pounds.
My friend group won a Halloween Costume contest.
I started this blog!
I dyed my hair after 3 years.
This year has been a challenging blessing, like most years are I suppose. Mostly I have been focusing on taming my thoughts, trying hard to consider self-care. Asking for patience often. I have doubted myself completely and started to re-build the pieces. This next year I hope to make more memories, I hope to set firmer boundaries. I hope to be a physically healthy version of myself and mentally. I hope to find moments to be selfish and do exactly what I want to do.
I hope all these things for you too when you look back on your next birthday, take the time to reflect and set intentions again. It feels good.. mostly..
Cheers to the Millennials.
