Good-bye 2013, Hello 2014!

Can't believe another year has passed.  Seems like just yesterday I was still pregnant with Wyatt, who is 6 months old now.  2013 was a good year.  I started the year by turning 30 on January 1st.  I didn't celebrate much as I was pregnant and depressed to be turning 30.  I also began the year staying home with Rylee full-time.  She and I made a lot of good memories (well at least I will remember them) this year.  We took a trip to Georgia together, and had many, many Mommy-daughter dates!  She is such a little adult now with quite the personality and is so much fun to hang out with.  It's great that she can hold a conversation with me.

James and I got away for our 4th wedding anniversary this year.  As previously mentioned, we took a short trip to Pennsylvania, which I loved! 

The best part of the year was the addition of Wyatt to our family.  He hasn't been the easiest baby, but hopefully it will only get better from here on out.  As much as I never wanted a mama's boy/girl, I am really loving all of the cuddle time I get with Wyatt.  His smile lights up a room and melts my heart!  Rylee loves him so much too and is an amazing big sister and helper! 

Another fun thing I got to do in 2013 was a weekend long line-dance camp in Kansas City with some friends.  It was the hardest and most fun work-out I had all year!  I also got to meet and dance with my favorite choreographer.  I enjoyed the time away and being with good friends. 

Starting my blog was fun this year!  I have been enjoying sharing my thoughts with you all.  Thanks for reading; I average about 100 views per post!  I wish I had more time to write. 

I should definitely probably mention my mini-van too -- best purchase in 2013 -- or ever!!  ;)

2014 -- not sure what it will bring.  Hoping to sell our house in West Des Moines so we can purchase a camper and do some camping.  Wyatt will turn 1 and have lots of "firsts" this year.  Rylee may be starting 3 year old preschool in the fall.  James and I will celebrate our 5 year anniversary -- maybe a short trip somewhere. 

As for my new year's resolution, I never make one.  I know I would never stick to it, so I'd rather just not stress myself out making one.  In fact, I have decided to stop trying to change my habits, because I find it more stressful than anything.  I prefer to just take things one day at a time and enjoy myself.  If I want to eat 2 bowls of ice cream one day, I will.  If I want to let Rylee watch 6 movies in one day, I will.  If I want to get up at 5:30 to exercise, I will...but if I don't feel like it, I won't stress over it.  I'm finding my days much more enjoyable when I just do what I want and not worry about what I "should" be doing. 

I'm looking forward to the new year.  I made some new friends in 2013 and reconnected with old ones...hoping for more of the same in 2014. 

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF MY READERS!!  I hope nothing but the best comes your way!!