January 1, 2024
2023 Reflections:
I am grateful for these moments in 2023:
Addison’s family and their support and dedication to our family
Our beautiful daughter, Dottie
A mutual desire to keep working on us
Problems we faced, how we overcame them and things we learned:
We moved to a new home/city. We settled in, got bikes, and truly embraced our new lives. We learned we can pick up and settle down pretty easily and that Austin is a great city to raise a family in!
We faced some relationship troubles, possibly one of the hardest years yet, depending on how to look at it. We have gotten better with our communication. We can get to resolutions faster with out as much back and fourth with a willingness to hear each other out. I am better at bringing up topics later when tension has settled and Addison is better at being able to pause a conversation for a later time.
We did have family drama(what’s new). We have gotten better at not letting it affect us. We have our own family to worry about now.
Memories:
Dot and Remi’s relationship has been so fun to watch bloom!
It’s such a treat to watch Dot become a tot. From trying foods, learning to walk and talk, dance, swim, doing everything for the first time.
My favorite picture of the year was us on the swing at my dad’s during Memorial Day weekend.
Utah was such a blast! Truly an epic family trip and celebration of 1 year with DOT!
I started a pod cast and that was so cool and fun! I felt so proud of myself
We had a lot of fun dates, like western night!!!
I started writing for our neighborhood magazine! That was super cool! Kinda kick starting my writing journey/career 🤞
Literally any picture of Dot and MoMa&PoPa is so cute.
Personal Achievements:
Writing and Podcasting, I really put myself out there and met new people.
Being a patient mother. I take a lot of pride in the mother I am!
Relationship Achievements:
All our date nights!!!
Bettering our communication
Being really great parents
Traveling and exploring with Dot
2024 Goals & Next Steps:
Write a book
write every day, set deadlines and writing goals
Journal everyday
plan to journal before bed every night & set up a journal
Sew clothing
plan projects and when to work on them
Stop buying bread
keep making bread at home
Stop obsessing over bad interactions.
release what I can not control, MOVE ON!
Have a weekly date night
plan date nights for the year, rotate making them
Go on a family vacation
pick a weekend and destination. Put it on the calendar
Get turf in the back yard
start saving up, get a turf jar?
Start the podcast up again
plan episodes for the year, make obtainable goals
Make new girl friends
weekly haylee and addison days to go out
Host more parties
plan a date every month to host something?
