This Was The Year....

This WAS the year....

....Tony and I started out 70 miles apart.

....that we shoveled lots of snow.

....that we finally saw Garth Brooks live, from the 20th row.

....that I had to shovel snow from the roof so it would not cave in.

...that Tony threw his back out (shoveling snow) and was out of work for a month.

...that Youngest started reading, but stopped eating.

....that I was diagnosed with diverticulitis.

...that Youngest turned 13.

...that we had to finally replaced the washing machine, dishwasher, and the roof.

...that I served on Jury duty, and drank my way through two paint nights.

...that Tony finally got his truck, and essentially lost his family.

....that planning a camp out on a private island, turned into being in charge of all things Boy Scouts.

...that this chubby chick biked over 200 miles in two months.

...that a pen pal became a real life friend.

...that Youngest finally started eating again and broke the 5 foot mark.

... that Oldest turned 15, went to homecoming, and made the basketball team.

...that Bonus Brother turned 21....and renewed his permit for the third time. *sigh*

...that "adulting" became a verb.

This WILL BE the year....

.....I focus on the people and things I love more.

.....I will spend less time on frivolous, social media and more time on quality, meaningful media.

....I will focus on simple and uncomplicated.

... I will be selective of who I allow in my personal space, but engage in celebrating everyday with everyone.

...I will forgive myself for my failures and know my limitations.

...I will take time to color.

...to breathe...

...to snuggle...

...to do my nails.