In the past few days I've read a couple of posts from people doing exactly this and I've felt quite challenged to follow in their footsteps.
When I googled "new years reflection questions" I found a number of lists of questions, and here are some of my reflections...
What was the single best thing that happened this past year?
Becoming a mom to an amazing little girl whom I love more than I dreamed possible
What was an unexpected joy this past year?
Our post-hockey getaway to Cuba, just Justin and I...enjoyed the 30+ degree heat at 28 weeks pregnant :)
Having my parents surprisingly move to Medicine Hat this fall
What was an unexpected obstacle?
I don't know if is exactly an obstacle but an unexpected difficulty was definitely the feelings of frustration at feeling so "stupid" when it came to being pregnant and the thought of becoming a mom. I'm a "frame of reference" kind of girl, I function much better in a situation where I have a frame of reference for what I'm about to do...and no such thing exists for first time mothers. But thanks to my close girlfriends who answered more questions than any human ever should have to and their wise advice, I faced our baby's arrival with confidence ;) and they were totally right...the instincts do come exactly when you need them!
I don't know if is exactly an obstacle but an unexpected difficulty was definitely the feelings of frustration at feeling so "stupid" when it came to being pregnant and the thought of becoming a mom. I'm a "frame of reference" kind of girl, I function much better in a situation where I have a frame of reference for what I'm about to do...and no such thing exists for first time mothers. But thanks to my close girlfriends who answered more questions than any human ever should have to and their wise advice, I faced our baby's arrival with confidence ;) and they were totally right...the instincts do come exactly when you need them!
Pick three words to describe 2012:
Anticipation :: Instincts :: Joy
What were the best books you read this year?
For a girl who grew up a ferocious reader, I'm sad to say I read very few books this year...emphasis on the very. This is one of my goals for 2013, to read one fiction and one non-fiction book a month. Next year I want to have a list from which to choose to answer this question!
Anticipation :: Instincts :: Joy
What were the best books you read this year?
For a girl who grew up a ferocious reader, I'm sad to say I read very few books this year...emphasis on the very. This is one of my goals for 2013, to read one fiction and one non-fiction book a month. Next year I want to have a list from which to choose to answer this question!
With whom were your most valuable relationships?
I think the most significant growth in a relationship, other than with my husband, was with my sister. We've always shared a close relationship, but our friendship took a wonderful turn this year to something more special than ever. To say she has been supportive would be the understatement of the decade...she loves my daughter almost as much as I do and looks out for the well being of my little family in a way that is truly heaven sent.
I think the most significant growth in a relationship, other than with my husband, was with my sister. We've always shared a close relationship, but our friendship took a wonderful turn this year to something more special than ever. To say she has been supportive would be the understatement of the decade...she loves my daughter almost as much as I do and looks out for the well being of my little family in a way that is truly heaven sent.
In what way(s) did you grow physically?
Lol, well I expanded quite nicely to look like I had a very large basketball under my shirt :) and then I deflated and ended the year smaller than I'd started it!
Lol, well I expanded quite nicely to look like I had a very large basketball under my shirt :) and then I deflated and ended the year smaller than I'd started it!
What are you most grateful for as you look back on 2012?
An amazing husband who has become a phenomenal father before my eyes
A beautiful pair of hazel eyes gazing up at me after I feed her, and the irresistible smile that follows
A house that is truly my home, full of love, and a haven for me and my little family
For all the experiences, both the wonderful and the difficult, that have made me a stronger person and have enabled me to walk into 2013 a richer and fuller person than I was in 2012
An amazing husband who has become a phenomenal father before my eyes
A beautiful pair of hazel eyes gazing up at me after I feed her, and the irresistible smile that follows
A house that is truly my home, full of love, and a haven for me and my little family
For all the experiences, both the wonderful and the difficult, that have made me a stronger person and have enabled me to walk into 2013 a richer and fuller person than I was in 2012
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