I have thought about choosing a word for 2018 over and over. Now I am not much of a thinker. I usually just go with whatever comes to my mind. I am learning through therapy to slow down and actually think about things before I do or say them. I move at a fast pace. I always have. I have always been hyper and never liked sitting still.

 

Another year is about to go by and I absolutely hate making resolutions. I hate not knowing if I will actually follow through with them. They say if you write down your goals or resolutions you might actually be more prone to follow through and get them done. I don’t like that idea either. What if I write them down and still can’t follow through with them.

I want to be someone that says what they are going to do. This is somewhat difficult for me with certain areas of my life. When it comes to staying in shape I am the absolute worst. I haven’t always been this way. I played sports in HS and in College. After kids though finding the time to be consistent and eating healthy hasn’t been easy. I should say choosing to make time. I do have time. I can work out before the kids wake up… but I love my sleep… I could work out after they go to bed…. but that’s when Jerod and spend time together watching our shows..

 

You see we make time for the things we want to do. So this next year I am going to make time for things that matter to me. I am not going to say this is my ONE word for 2018 because I don’t want to fool myself. I want to be realistic and honest with myself and my readers. A word says so much.

 

so for 2018 I have many words.

 

intentional

love

authentic

open

presence

growth

joy

time { make time for what is meaningful}

space {create a space for me to actually think and reflect}

devoted

become less of myself and more like Christ

generous

selfless

appreciate

enjoy

devote

zeal

patient

community

 

Those are just a few of the words I want to focus on in the new year. I desire to give more of my time to the one who gave me life. I honestly can say this didn’t happen much in 2017. He never forgot me. I am grateful to serve a God who doesn’t look at my deeds or shortcomings.. I desire to not raise my voice as much with my children this year. I want to think before I speak with them. I want to use a gentle tone with them, even when I am upset with them for not obeying me for the 100th time.

 

I am learning so much about my blog and the direction I want it to go in the new year. I would LOVE to post more often and that the words in those posts would be more meaningful!

 

My heart wants to do things it’s never done before. Go places I’ve never been. Reach the hopeless. Love so hard!

 

 

I yearn to give myself grace in 2018.

 

I want to go on more dates with my husband. I desire for our relationship to flourish more than ever.

I want to see my children thrive. I want to watch them with eyes like never before. I never want them to forget how much they are loved by their parents and even more by their Heavenly Father.

 

I want all of these things so very badly. These things can be attainable. We, my friends can attain so much if we just try.

 

YOU ARE ABLE TO BE WHO YOU WANT TO BE.

 

YOU ARE ABLE TO HARD THINGS.

 

YOU ARE ABLE TO GROW IMMENSELY.

 

YOU ARE ABLE TO SET ASIDE TIME FOR YOURSELF.

 

YOU ARE ABLE TO SEEK HELP IF YOU NEED IT.

 

YOU ARE ABLE TO DO THE UNTHINKABLE.

 

YOU. ARE. ABLE

 

 

I  want to repeat that again… you are able. Don’t ever let someone tell you that you can’t do something or BE SOMEONE.

 

 

The pictures below give me life. I am so thankful my friend took these photos! I didn’t plan on even being in the photos but right before we walked out the door I remembered I had a dress that went with their color scheme! I am so glad I appeared in a few of them! I will cherish these photos forever!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A huge thank you to Janie and Jack for providing the adorable head to toe outfits for my children!

Photos by: Studio 154 Photography 

 

 

Thank you for reading!!