I had a total Christmas Vacation "Mele-Kalikimaka" moment the other morning at breakfast. Staring out the window, I pictured a sunny summer day, Brandon grilling while Harper plays with her water table. And me, with a death grip on a glass of wine, wearing jean shorts & a new baby snuggled into my chest. And for the record, I also had a tan.Then I flashed back to the present, pregnant, wearing five layers of clothes & eating bacon for breakfast while it is 40 degrees outside. Woof. I know, you totally saw this coming. Christmas is over, which means I am already looking forward to Spring. But this year, one of my New Year's resolutions is to take it easy this year & not wish away any of this precious time. To not rush around so much trying to get things done or make things happen. To make time to do more things on Harper's list than my own, more time to let her play & explore rather than just trying to squeeze it in between getting groceries & other obligations. .JPG)
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As a compulsive planner & list maker, I love New Years resolution time. I'm going to write mine, but this year, I'm going to make a point to wait until 2013 is over. We are going to soak up the last little bit of this amazing year, which most certainly includes finishing all the rest of the Christmas cookies. And we are going to track pine needles right into the New Year with us, because I'm sure as hell not taking that pretty tree down quite yet.
Don't get me wrong, I am ready for change. A fresh start, a new planner & some party horn blowers! But for now, before we all decide that it's time to eat healthy, exercise more & get organized, I'm going to call it a day. Or a year, for that matter. ;)
Happy New Year's Eve Eve!!
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ArleyDecember 30, 2013 at 9:12 PMSounds like a great plan! We're bringing in a new little one this New Year. Can't wait to be done with the pregnancy thing. Happy New Year!ReplyDelete
BeccaDecember 30, 2013 at 9:18 PMI love your outlook on the finishing out the year but love your boots even more!!! Can you share where they are from?ReplyDelete
AnonymousDecember 30, 2013 at 9:28 PMLove it!!Tammy ForseenReplyDelete
Jena DesjardinsDecember 30, 2013 at 9:30 PMI'm totally with you, Jess! I'm not quite ready to give this year up yet. 2013 is the year that I got engaged and my fiancee and I bought our first house. I just want to hold on to the magic a little bit longer. Here's to slowing down and enjoying the rest of the year properly! (Coincidentally, I'm in a bubble bath with a glass of wine... So cheers!) :)ReplyDelete
BrittanyDecember 30, 2013 at 9:39 PMSuch cute pictures of you two!! I love that resolution. Taking time to enjoy the present and not rush into the next thing I need to work on that. ReplyDelete
Sia CooperDecember 30, 2013 at 9:41 PM<3 the belly! :)-diary of a fit mommy
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Jess TDecember 30, 2013 at 9:47 PMLove this, Jess! And I'm right there with you on s-l-o-w-i-n-g down...between my big girl job and running my etsy shop, sometimes my head is up my ass. I've had a talk with myself over the past few weeks and am determined to focus on what's important going into the new year and soak up every single moment I can....it even inspired me to start a weekly linkup on my blog, which I'm super excited about. I've got a great design person working on some fun things to go along with it and can't wait to roll it out! P.S. y'all are the cutest, per usual. Happy New Years Eve-Eve!
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Jessica BarnhartDecember 30, 2013 at 9:48 PMThis comment has been removed by the author.ReplyDelete
Crumbs and CurlsDecember 30, 2013 at 9:48 PMLove this! It's so true!Kristin
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Jessica BarnhartDecember 30, 2013 at 9:48 PMThis comment has been removed by the author.ReplyDeleteJessica BarnhartDecember 30, 2013 at 9:51 PMI think it is a wonderful idea to wait until the new year to make New Years resolutions. I have been procrastinating in making mine, however, I may adopt your idea and just go ahead and wait another day before doing so. I hope you and your family have a fabulous New Year's Eve and an even more fabulous new year. Cheers to 2014!ReplyDelete
sparrow at homeDecember 30, 2013 at 9:58 PMLove this mantra! I've been on board already this holiday season without realizing. ;). Happy new year! sparrowathome.blogspot.comReplyDelete
BrandiDecember 30, 2013 at 9:58 PMI often times catch myself squeezing play time in (espec btwn my target runs) rather than soaking it in. Need to make it a point to soak in my time with one before we soon start trying for #2. Love. Thanks for the reminder! Anddddddd Happy New Year's Eve Eve! ReplyDeleteAnonymousDecember 30, 2013 at 9:59 PMWe are all guilty of too often rushing forward and not being in the moment! Great post! ReplyDelete
Jamie VespaDecember 30, 2013 at 10:01 PMHappy New Years Eve Eve! ;) I love both of your outfits! So cute :) See you in 2014 :)Jamie @
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Colleen SullivanDecember 30, 2013 at 10:14 PMHappy New Year (almost)! I'm with you 110% on not trying to do too much and to check things off my son's list and not mine :)ReplyDelete
NildaDecember 30, 2013 at 10:59 PMI just found your blog, and I love it! In the rush rush of today's society, it's so important to just slow down and enjoy this time of year too! Love your little one's outfit. :)ReplyDelete
SharonDecember 30, 2013 at 11:25 PMLove love love! We are feeling very much the same in this household! Couldn't agree more. :)ReplyDeleteNidhiDecember 31, 2013 at 2:02 AMHappy New Year to you all... Have fun & be awesome! :)-Nidhi from http://sunshinendewdrops.blogspot.comReplyDelete
NidhiDecember 31, 2013 at 2:02 AMHappy New Year to you all... Have fun & be awesome! :)-Nidhi from http://sunshinendewdrops.blogspot.comReplyDelete
DavisEverAfterDecember 31, 2013 at 2:06 AMHappy New Year's Eve Eve to all of you! Enjoy!!!ReplyDelete
LyssaDecember 31, 2013 at 7:26 AMI've always wondering about your wardrobe. I never see a winter jacket on you or Harper or winter boots. Is it so warm in Atlanta not to wear only a sweater or long sleeve?ReplyDeleteLyssaDecember 31, 2013 at 7:26 AMI've always wondering about your wardrobe. I never see a winter jacket on you or Harper or winter boots. Is it so warm in Atlanta not to wear only a sweater or long sleeve?ReplyDelete
Mrs. BarnesDecember 31, 2013 at 8:46 AMAmen sister!!!ReplyDeleteAnonymousDecember 31, 2013 at 8:47 AMIsn't it funny how as soon as Christmas is over, we assume spring is right around the corner? I also found myself day dreaming about summer cookouts and warm weather. I'm pregnant with my first, due in June, and I'm also trying to get myself to enjoy this time being pregnant, cooped up in the house, with snow on the forecast. Ugh. I so badly want to wish away the days and have it be spring already, but I know I should take things slow and enjoy the time. I have to keep telling myself that when the baby comes, time will fly and I will miss being pregnant. So for now, I'm with you...let's enjoy this winter. Before we know it, we will be sipping cocktails by the pool! ReplyDelete
SandyDecember 31, 2013 at 8:48 AMI plan to work on that rushing around thing too! Happy New Year!ReplyDelete
JennDecember 31, 2013 at 9:38 AMGood for you, Jess! It gives me real anxiety, looking so forward to something (season, holiday, whatever) and rushing towards it. It's a mantra I tell myself frequently, "lady, slow down...." You get one life, you know? Don't rush it away! Happy New Year!ReplyDelete
NoodleDecember 31, 2013 at 10:25 AMThis is probably my favorite blog post. :-)ReplyDeleteKristinDecember 31, 2013 at 10:26 AMLove your perspective! This is so real and refreshing. Happy New Year's Eve to you and your family! ReplyDeleteBrittanyDecember 31, 2013 at 11:01 AMI love this! I'm always finding myself wishing for future things...and lately I have realized if I never enjoy the present moments they are just gone. So, needless to say, I'm totally with you girl! Cheers to enjoying EVERY moment of 2014!!!! And every year after that of course! :)
And on another note, those are very cute pictures of you guys!!!!ReplyDelete
Shadia BrownDecember 31, 2013 at 11:12 AMI am that person always rushing but trying to get a million things done all the time. You're right, we need to slow down and enjoy and soak up every single moment because we don't get any of them back. Thank you for sharing this!! Happy New Year Garvins!! :)ReplyDelete
Ms DaisyDecember 31, 2013 at 12:26 PMLooking for an excuse to keep your tree up? In some Hispanic/Catholic cultures people leave the tree up until January 7. On January 6 the three kings come and leave presents for kids (they are cheaper presents: barbies, books...) On January 6 kids put a shoe box filled with grass for the camels under the tree or their beds and the three wise men come that night and leave toys for the kids. ReplyDeleteAnonymousDecember 31, 2013 at 12:45 PMI love Harper's gold shoes, but I followed the link and $60 for toddler shoes is a bit out of my range. Did you get a deal on them?ReplyDeleteAnonymousDecember 31, 2013 at 1:35 PMMiss Harper's hair is getting so long!!! :) ReplyDelete
The Rodriguez CrewDecember 31, 2013 at 6:57 PMI am SO bad at wishing away time, and always looking towards the next big thing!! It's one of my main things to stay aware of!!! Here are some cute, simple printables for your resolutions! Love. Can't wait to see the Garvin Quad in 2014!! ;)http://everydaycheer.com/2013/12/27/resolution-printables/ReplyDelete
JessicaJanuary 1, 2014 at 5:43 PMLove this resolution, I have always been someone that is wishing for next big time period in my life. Now that I am a mama I am really trying to slow down and enjoy every moment. Happy New Year to you and your family! JessicaReplyDelete
andshelivedhappilyJanuary 1, 2014 at 5:44 PMLove this resolution, I have always been someone that is wishing for next big time period in my life. Now that I am a mama I am really trying to slow down and enjoy every moment. Happy New Year to you and your family! JessicaReplyDelete
andshelivedhappilyJanuary 1, 2014 at 5:50 PMLove this resolution. I have always been someone that is constantly wishing for the next exciting time period in my life. Now that I am a mama, I have been trying to slow down and enjoy every minute. Happy New Year to you and your family!http://andshelivedhappily.wordpress.comReplyDeleteAdd commentLoad more...
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