Happy New Year everyone!
I've been putting off this post for quite some time as I've been so busy with work and mommy duties, so sorry about that. We ended 2013 with a lovely (and unexpected, but awesome) wedding between one of Rich's brothers and one of my most wonderful friends. It was such a positive and uplifting way to end the year and begin the new one. (I did fall asleep before the ball dropped though--first time in probably 15 years!)
2013 was a great year for me, but also one of my most challenging as a new mother. I learned so much and think and hope I became a better person. One of my greatest accomplishments last year was successfully nursing my son (exclusively while on maternity leave), and then pumping at work once I returned. There were so many days that I wanted to quit nursing (especially in the beginning). And pumping at work brought on a whole new set of emotions and daily challenges. I kept on going because I knew it was best, and because of the deep emotional connection I gained with him through it. Now that Harry is one, I am no longer pumping at work, but will continue to nurse him the morning and evening so long as he wants to. It's been such a roller coaster for me (as I'm sure all of the moms reading this can understand) and it was really bittersweet the day I hung up my pump.
Now, I'm not the resolution-making kinda girl, but I decided that in 2014 I would set some goals for myself and (try to) stick with them. I'm hoping to blog a little more, but use my iPhone less. I want to read way more than I did in 2013 (I used to be such an avid reader, and I think last year I probably only made it through 2-3 books--I know, the horror!). I would like to work on my knitting and crocheting more and finish projects that are outstanding and that I still owe people (you know who you are). I want to carve out more time for me and Rich (baby-free) and really date him again (I'm going to be an MBA widow shortly, so setting time will be especially important). I'm hoping to become a better mom too, by being patient, showing true kindness and respect and most importantly giving lots and lots of love. What are some of your goals or resolutions?
I hope everyone's 2014 is off to a positive and wonderful start! Happy New Year!
xo,
C
I've been putting off this post for quite some time as I've been so busy with work and mommy duties, so sorry about that. We ended 2013 with a lovely (and unexpected, but awesome) wedding between one of Rich's brothers and one of my most wonderful friends. It was such a positive and uplifting way to end the year and begin the new one. (I did fall asleep before the ball dropped though--first time in probably 15 years!)
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| Here's me and Aiden (the bride and groom's littlest man). Isn't he a doll? |
2013 was a great year for me, but also one of my most challenging as a new mother. I learned so much and think and hope I became a better person. One of my greatest accomplishments last year was successfully nursing my son (exclusively while on maternity leave), and then pumping at work once I returned. There were so many days that I wanted to quit nursing (especially in the beginning). And pumping at work brought on a whole new set of emotions and daily challenges. I kept on going because I knew it was best, and because of the deep emotional connection I gained with him through it. Now that Harry is one, I am no longer pumping at work, but will continue to nurse him the morning and evening so long as he wants to. It's been such a roller coaster for me (as I'm sure all of the moms reading this can understand) and it was really bittersweet the day I hung up my pump.
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| Bye Bye pump! I took this picture on my last day of pumping. I know it sounds crazy, but I was kind of sad to see it go. It really is the end of an era! |
Now, I'm not the resolution-making kinda girl, but I decided that in 2014 I would set some goals for myself and (try to) stick with them. I'm hoping to blog a little more, but use my iPhone less. I want to read way more than I did in 2013 (I used to be such an avid reader, and I think last year I probably only made it through 2-3 books--I know, the horror!). I would like to work on my knitting and crocheting more and finish projects that are outstanding and that I still owe people (you know who you are). I want to carve out more time for me and Rich (baby-free) and really date him again (I'm going to be an MBA widow shortly, so setting time will be especially important). I'm hoping to become a better mom too, by being patient, showing true kindness and respect and most importantly giving lots and lots of love. What are some of your goals or resolutions?
I hope everyone's 2014 is off to a positive and wonderful start! Happy New Year!
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| As an added bonus, because it's TBT, here is real throw back--Rich and I ringing in the New Year in 2004! |
xo,
C
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