Happy New Year!

Written by Chelle on Thursday, January 1st, 2009

2009. Will it be as exciting as 2008? Only time will tell I suppose.

We were so excited to host our first house party, scheduled for last night, however illness and weather cancelled the plans J & I are both still sick. I am napping everyday (not sure how I will survive the days once J returns to work). I just could not muster up enough energy to be a good hostess. Becca was so disappointed. She was so ready to party! We have all the supplies so I am hoping once this blizzard has passed and we are feeling better we will host a great shin-dig.

Instead, J & I in our PJ’s with kleenex near by, snuggled up and watched a movie. It was a peaceful way to ring in the New Year.

I have been thinking about New Year’s resolutions a lot the past few days. Once again I find myself thinking that I need only make it through the year and I will have achieved greatness. However, I think there are a few things I would like to do.

I want to start swimming again. This pregnancy is kicking my butt, so I hope to counter that and get some exercise. Twice a week, with a couple walks once the wweather improves will make such a difference.

I want to work on my designing skills more. I love creating. I love the challenge. I want to devote a little more time to it. I have a cople projects in the fire right now, and then I would like to create a new theme for this site. The current theme is a recycled theme from a year and a half ago or so. I could not bear to look at the holiday theme, post holidays but did not finish another project first … so what was old is new again

I want to continue writing, hopefully growing as a writer and get some confidence in it. My biggest obsticle is the lack of faith in myself.

I want to have a natural birth. I received some good news from my family doctor that I more than likely will not have to be induced (different practises for different areas), so I hope to have a wonderful experience for my last birth.

I want to continue being a patient and understanding parent. I am far from perfect and have many faults that I would like to eliminate, or at least improve upon. My children are amazing creatures that deserve the very best from me.

Once last want … I want to take more pictures and film of the children. I have been so in the moment as of late, that I have not taken any pictures and video is always lacking. They are growing and changing so fast, I do not want to miss a thing!

I look forward to experiencing the New Year with you all. Do you make New Years Resolutions?

Filed under Becca, Ethan, Maritimes Style

20 Responses to “Happy New Year!”

maggie, on January 1st, 2009 at 11:51 am Said:

I will never forget that lethargic feeling that comes with the first trimester. I also remember having cold/flu symptoms for the whole first trimester of both of my pregnancies as well. Your second trimester is going to be awesome!! I love reading that you have so many creative outlet-related goals – it makes me giggle because you are amazing with your creative output already!
Fun post Enjoy the beginning of your new year and new chapter!

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much more than a mom, on January 1st, 2009 at 12:55 pm Said:

Sorry to hear about your party. Happy New Year, and feel better soon! One of my goals for you is to come home for a visit and have dinner with us!

Peggy, on January 1st, 2009 at 12:57 pm Said:

Well where the heck have I been??? I didn’t even know you were expecting again.

Happy late Congratulations!

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Holly, on January 1st, 2009 at 1:53 pm Said:

I hope you are feeling better. I made birthday resolutions, that was enough for me .

Happy New Year.

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Awesome Mom, on January 1st, 2009 at 2:17 pm Said:

I need to take more pictures too. I have been slacking off lately. I am not planning on setting formal resolutions, I never really keep up very well with them any way.

crunchy domestic goddess (amy), on January 1st, 2009 at 5:13 pm Said:

happy new year! i’m sure you will throw a great party once you are all well again. best wishes with your resolutions.

Heather, on January 1st, 2009 at 5:30 pm Said:

You’ve made some great resolutions. I don’t typically make resolutions, but just set goals for myself throughout the year.

Guinevere Meadow, on January 1st, 2009 at 7:25 pm Said:

I’m sorry your party was cancelled! That’s a bummer.

I always think your blog looks great. I’m so inept with HTML, I just stick with the standard blogger templates.

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Michelle, on January 1st, 2009 at 9:24 pm Said:

happy new year! I hope you’re both feeling better soon!

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Aimee, on January 1st, 2009 at 9:38 pm Said:

I like your new theme! I have a goal to make a theme this year too.

I hope that you reach all of your goals this year! Thank you for your friendship, I treasure it!

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Marz, on January 1st, 2009 at 10:45 pm Said:

Glad to hear about possibility of natural birth. I’m a chicken, the moment my foot was through those hospital doors I was asking for an epidural, lol.
I have my video camera handy at all times & do tape the kids quite often, however actually putting it on the computer & to disc… well that’s another story. I guess I’d like to do that more.
I wish I could design my own theme too. I just use other ppls stuff
I’m not creative enough, nor have enough time to do it.

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shionge, on January 1st, 2009 at 11:21 pm Said:

Hey Chelle, hope you are getting better and I know how Becca feels but don’t worry trust that your party is going to be great when both of you recover.

Wishing you all the best in Year 2009 and most importantly, take are of yourself too so that you have energy to take care of your family too

Devilish Southern Belle, on January 1st, 2009 at 11:52 pm Said:

Happy New Year to you and your family, too! I make resolutions, but have gotten far less public about posting them since I am an epic failure when it comes to seeing them through!

Tami, on January 2nd, 2009 at 4:51 am Said:

I’m glad I’m not the only one who missed an announcement! CONGRATULATIONS!!! How wonderful! Cherish this! The last is bittersweet! All our love!

Mom On The Run, on January 3rd, 2009 at 12:13 am Said:

Cool new design! I love it!
We also had a quiet NYE. I hope you feel better soon!

~kat, on January 4th, 2009 at 6:24 pm Said:

Love the new design & Happy New Year!

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Damselfly, on January 5th, 2009 at 1:11 am Said:

Happy New Year! I hope you and J feel better and can have that fabulous first house party when you are feeling more energetic.

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Chantal, on January 5th, 2009 at 12:27 pm Said:

Those are great resolutions. I still have to make my list. I will take your lead and keep it simple.

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Tsoniki Crazy Bull, on January 6th, 2009 at 1:42 am Said:

I made a handful of goals I want to meet or stick to and want to print them out to be a reminder. Maybe I won’t print them but make a collage or write them on mirrors, something.

I look forward to a really great year.

Immomsdaughter, on January 7th, 2009 at 12:02 pm Said:

Nvm about cancelling the party, there will always be another time. Afterall, you guys would not enjoy it even if you went ahead

As for resolution, I don’t really make them coz I don’t follow through most of the time. LOL.

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