New Years Eve and Resolutions

We had a super low key New Years Eve this year.  We were supposed to ring in the new year with our friends Abbey and David, but a double ear infection for Declan led us to stay home.  This was the 5th ear infection in a month for D, so next step is going to see an ENT and possibly have ear tubes put in.

We were in bed by 10 and then Miller woke up right at midnight so I rang in the new year with my little cuddle bug.

I am kicking off 2014 with a drastic hair cut.  I decided to chop off my hair and went with a stacked bob (think Victoria Beckham haircut).  It is so different from what I'm used to!  I can't put it up in a ponytail if I'm having a bad hair day or running late, so I have to style it everyday.  Luckily it's requires very minimal styling.

I have never really made new years resolutions before, but I figured I'd give it a try this year.  Here they are-

1. Eat healthier.  Me and Thomas especially.  The boys eat healthy, but we need to lead by example.  This includes fewer processed foods, less eating out, and more veggies and fruits!

2.  This has to do with #1, but I want to cook more.  I do not enjoy cooking and get discouraged very easily if what I'm making turns out less than stellar.  I want to enjoy cooking but I doubt that will happen.  I will settle for not dreading it though.

3.  Spend less time using social media and more time enjoying the little moments with my boys.  Instead of scrolling through Instagram while I'm feeding Miller a bottle, I want to be soaking up every second of holding my baby.  Instead of mindlessly surfing the web on my phone while Declan plays, I want to be on the floor playing with cars and building blocks with him.  These moments are all too fleeting.

4.  Spend more time reading God's word and in prayer.  This is a big one.  I notice a big difference in my day if I spend time with God that morning.


So there you have it, my resolutions for 2014!