My word of the year for 2014 is Embrace. .JPG)
Updated: alphabet puzzle can be found here
When I wrote out my list of New Year's resolutions, it seemed that all of them pointed in the direction of making life easier. When in reality, life for us is about to get quite a bit crazier. With another baby on the way, we will once again be entering into new territory as parents, uncharted waters of navigating through this world as a family of four. And while I am more excited than ever, I am also a little bit terrified. I tend to set unrealistic expectations for myself & then dwell on things when they go wrong, which can be suffocating for me & unfair to my family. But this year, I am going to change that by embracing the unknown & the uncertainty. Embracing the chaos, the messes & the imperfections.
I am going to make 2014 count with more listening, learning & playing. Less multitasking. More peanut butter sandwich picnics on the kitchen floor. More days where we forget to change out of our pajamas. More rocking my babies to sleep instead of rushing through bedtime routines. More balancing. Less juggling. Our babies will only be babies for so long, so my goal as a mom is to clear my busy mind & focus on living in the moment.
I am going to embrace today, because these are the days of our lives.
Here's how the linkup works:First, you can head to each of the hostess' sites & check out their posts. Then, share your answers to one (or all) of the following prompts on your own blog.1. What is something you want to change, or a goal you want to set for the New Year & what is your plan for making it happen?2. Many people chose a word to reflect on, live by or aspire to for the New Year. Let us know your word, how you decided upon it & how you plan to incorporate it into 2014.3. I will make 2014 count by...You can then link up on any one of the hostess' sites. Our links will be interlinked which means that your post will be displayed on all of our sites.And if you want to share on Instagram, use hashtag #making2014count.
The Hostesses:Casey Wiegand In Honor of DesignKelly MurrayLittle Baby GarvinOh Dear Drea Small Fry Blog Summer SaldanaHow to linkup?1. Write your blog post.2. Copy your URL that links to your post.3. See where it says "click here to enter"? Click there & follow the instructions.4. Mingle other posts & make new friends!
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coffeeandmacaronsJanuary 3, 2014 at 9:18 AMLove your word! Thanks for co-hosting this link-up. :)xoxoReplyDelete
Jess TempleJanuary 3, 2014 at 9:45 AMI linked up via Casey's blog last night...#46! I LOVE this and think it's a great way to find some inspiration and encouragement as we kick off the new year! I chose AWARE as my word an have many of the same goals for 2014 that you do. Thanks for sharing your heart & here's to a wonderful 2014! www.sadieskyboutique.com
XoxoReplyDelete
Shadia BrownJanuary 3, 2014 at 9:45 AMTotally agree! Let's slow down and not worry about the small petty stuff. 2014 will be a great year!ReplyDelete
MeghanJanuary 3, 2014 at 9:48 AMWhen did harper's hair get so long?! She's no longer a baby!ReplyDelete
JennJanuary 3, 2014 at 10:01 AMSo excited about this! It's been really fun reading through resolutions from so many different perspectives :)ReplyDelete
Sandy a la ModeJanuary 3, 2014 at 10:13 AMlove this post and your word!!xo,
Sandy
Sandy a la ModeReplyDelete
Mandy FordJanuary 3, 2014 at 10:21 AMLinking up! My word is become. I love yours...and your daughter's name {my son's middle name is Harper}. :) ReplyDelete
Caitlyn {Home Sweet Ruby}January 3, 2014 at 10:41 AMLove your goals for 2014... you're such a good mama to little Harper! Baby girl #2 is so lucky to have you! I'm the same way about setting unrealistic expectations, I can only imagine that will get tougher on my husband and I when we have kids!ReplyDelete
Jenna KnightJanuary 3, 2014 at 10:41 AMI love the word embrace! We have some many things we need to embrace as we live this fun and crazy life! Loved you post! ReplyDelete
MeganJanuary 3, 2014 at 10:50 AMI can totally relate to this post! having two children can be so crazy and stressful yet so much fun but Embracing every day truly is important! It is something I will be trying to focus on more in this new year!ReplyDelete
Crumbs and CurlsJanuary 3, 2014 at 12:32 PMI am the same way about setting unreal expectations & need to work on it in 2014!Kristin
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Jessica MJanuary 3, 2014 at 12:36 PMGreat word for the new year! It is way too easy to become overly busy with everything else and not live in the moment. I know I am guilty of this far too often. You are super mom so I know you can do it! Many wishes for you to achieve your goal! ReplyDelete
bnicolesalJanuary 3, 2014 at 1:13 PMWhere did you get that rug!!!!!???ReplyDeletebnicolesalJanuary 3, 2014 at 1:13 PMThis comment has been removed by the author.ReplyDeleteReplies
BriannaJanuary 3, 2014 at 2:44 PMI don't know where she got hers but I have some that look exactly like it. Got mine at Winco (grocery store) of all places! Only $4 too! Haha! They are always changing them tho so good luck. Hopefully she will get back to you so you know for sure!DeleteReply
AnonymousJanuary 3, 2014 at 1:50 PMThank you for sharing such a wonderful word of inspiration! My husband and I are expecting our first baby next month. I'm finding your postings from the last two days to be incredibly encouraging! Thank you, again!ReplyDelete
Stephanie ReederJanuary 3, 2014 at 2:22 PMThis comment has been removed by the author.ReplyDelete
Victoria | Oh So PrettyJanuary 3, 2014 at 2:47 PMI love this - be still and enjoy the moment. Wishing you and your family a very Happy New Year!ReplyDeleteZest and ZealJanuary 3, 2014 at 2:53 PMWe can totally "Embrace" this link up project! Thanks for hosting, and we look forward to visiting the participants pages.Carrie and Jaime from
http://www.thezestandzeal.comReplyDelete
AnonymousJanuary 3, 2014 at 2:56 PMCute puzzle! Can I ask where you got it?ReplyDeleteAnonymousJanuary 3, 2014 at 3:37 PMCan I ask where you bought that puzzle and what brand it is?ReplyDeleteNoodleJanuary 3, 2014 at 3:52 PMWow. I could have written this myself. I can't believe how similar we are. It's unbelievable how emotionally mature you are. I always have this ideal in my head and feel like such a failure when it isn't achieved. Yet I am learning that this will be time I can never get back, regardless of how clean (or messy) my house is, etc. I am glad that you are recognizing this so early on. When your girls are grown up and off to college, you won't remember what you ate that one Saturday, but you will remember the sound of your little girls' laughter. Embrace it, for it goes by too quickly.ReplyDelete
CharlotteJanuary 3, 2014 at 4:32 PMThis comment has been removed by the author.ReplyDeleteCharlotteJanuary 3, 2014 at 4:35 PMI hope this doesn't mean fewer posts from you? =( My word is organised. This year my family and in have taken on a few commitments, including returning to university and trying for baby #2. ReplyDelete
Maria Nicole LechnerJanuary 3, 2014 at 4:54 PMLove this post! I have a 5 month old and some days things just don't go as planned and we have to "break the routine". I find myself so antsy sometimes thinking that it will totally mess up our "flow" but then it always ends up being fine. I need to also just let go of all the expectations and go with the flow. I love when you post about these very real issues us moms face and it makes us feel not so alone :) you will do great as a family of four! xoxo, Maria & baby CharlotteReplyDelete
AnonymousJanuary 3, 2014 at 4:57 PMI loved this post! I have a 5 month old girl and sometimes I find myself getting so anxious when things don't go as planned and we break the routine. And then everything ends up being fine. I need to just relax and go with the flow and know that she will be fine. Thank you for posting these real issues us new moms face, it helps me feel not so alone :) Please keep sharing your thoughts and advice! you will do great as a family of four.Xoxo,
Maria & baby CharlotteReplyDelete
jessicaJanuary 3, 2014 at 6:52 PMI love this post! My favorite line was the more peanut butter sandwich picnics on the kitchen floor. I'm pretty sure we could all use more of those. I can completely relate to this, even though I don't have children yet, I find myself worrying about the silliest things and letting precious little everyday moments slip by without notice. Thanks for the encouragement! Hope your twenty fourteen is amazing and best wishes in your journey as a team of four!ReplyDeleteJenniferJanuary 3, 2014 at 8:13 PMThank you for the inspiration! I think you would love a book I just read called 'The Gifts of Imperfection' by Brene Brown. This book changed my life! ReplyDelete
Hailey AliamusJanuary 4, 2014 at 2:49 AMi love your blog & you are such an inspiration to me everyday!my word for 2014 is give. this year i want to give more, whether it's a hug or a gift or my time. i want to give myself fully to the world and share what i have to give!ReplyDelete
Miss JennyPennyJanuary 4, 2014 at 4:30 AMVery good goals! I wish you many success for your goals! Best wishes for you and your Babies!
JennyReplyDelete
Kallah OakesJanuary 4, 2014 at 11:16 AMi LOVE this. Mine was very similar - "BE". Just be in the present moment, live it fully! :)We all need refreshers of this as mamas, don't we?!ReplyDelete
heykyraJanuary 5, 2014 at 1:27 PMI love the blogger resolution link up + the chance to meet others in the blogging community! Can't wait to see more from you this year with the growing family. Thanks for having such an awesome page!ReplyDeleteMel @ My Everyday LifestyleJanuary 5, 2014 at 1:54 PMLove your blog and pics. You are an inspiration. Best wishes and Happy 2014!ReplyDeleteBethanyJanuary 6, 2014 at 4:04 PMLoved this post! I'm a first time pregnant mom with twin girls due really any time now(have been in pre term labor twice in 5 days) Embracing every single moment of their lives this year and every year is what I want. ReplyDeleteAdd commentLoad more... 
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