2013- in a nutshell was a TRYING year for us. We had a lot of turmoil with our new house, my family, and trying to move in. I think its sad that our goals never shaped up to be a common goal. Ours was always trying to make this our "dream" house, trying to see if what we liked could become a reality. Others wanted to get stuff done, fast and worry about the imperfections later. Or, just not think outside of the box at all. Oh well, it is done and over, we made it through it all and keep on trucking. My Hubby is in NO WAY, SHAPE or FORM a carpenter. I am super proud of his accomplishments, no matter how UN-up to par there were for SOME* - he jumped into this project, feet first and was learning throughout, still learning, as there is still much to do. A lot of people wanted to make this house what they felt was suitable, instead of listening or taking our thoughts and ideas into consideration. We worked together as a team and I even managed to catch flak on that because some said that my Hubby was controlling. I have learned a lot about myself through this entire process. I don't care what others think of me, or my life, my house, because at the end of the day you can't make everyone happy. People will always talk, and that is OK. If someone is truly your friend they will always know that there are two sides to any story or situation for that matter. I have been hurt this past year also and learned that I will never put my kids through the troubles that I have endured. I mostly learned that misery loves company, at any cost. That is the one that bites the hardest. I have a great life, a wonderful Hubby and good kids. I am loved and feel loved and find nothing but happiness in whatever place I call home.
Anyways, out with all that garbage. We did a hell of a lot more fighting this year than anything else and I am glad to *finally be out of the line of fire. I am letting go of the negative and moving on with my life and the positives that are all around me!
So, here is my toast to 2014. I have MANY plans- from getting back into workout mode, eating right to starting our 52 weeks of saving program to save up for Disney! It is in our future!!! I also have high hopes for my current position at work and building up moral in our little office. We need to get back to having a little fun around there!
As for My family, I want to make lots of memories in 2014. We are not so straddled with this house, now that we are finally living here, and I want to have fun with the girls. As soon as spring comes, we are starting our much awaited garden! I can't wait. I am also letting my OCD ways go a little and not being so strict on bedtimes and schedules around here. I can survive and have survived on 5 hours of sleep at night so if i want to stay up and watch that new show that is on at 10, damn it, I am going to!
Time is flying and its time to start living, enjoying, embracing and writing my own story!
So, Happy New Year, I welcome you with open arms!!! Bring it 2014~
