It’s that time of year—time
to reflect on the year that has passed and make goals for the future. So here goes…
Me—2012:
-Obviously one of my most
obvious accomplishments is that I successfully made it through chemo!! Woo hoo!
I got to close out 2012 with an all clear from my oncologist just before
Christmas. It was an amazing feeling.
-My time with cancer finally
taught me to chill out a bit. I’ve
always been a type of person that has to plan everything and is always looking
for the next big thing happening. Now,
I’ve decided that time can pass as slowly as it wants toJ I will still
look forward to fun things that I know are coming up, but I’m also perfectly
happy enjoying everyday things.
-I’ve also become closer
with family and friends. I was beyond
overwhelmed by the kindness, love, and help that I received this past
year.
-I am happy that in 2012, I
started developing my skills at taking photographs. I’ve always loved pictures. Then, this year, I was blessed with the
opportunity to take them for some friends and family members. I really feel like I’m growing as a
photographer.
-I got to be a part of a new
summer school program, and it went quite well.
It was a spin-off of a transition program that I had been a part of in
the past, but I think it was better.
Hopefully it will continue.
-I somehow talked both my
family and Josh’s family into family pictures this year! That may not mean anything to a lot of
people, but I see it as a huge accomplishment!
I’m in love with the photos on my wall of both of my familiesJ
-I got to be a part of the
wedding party for two good friends when they married each other this summer:D
-I started teaching a new
class this year- dual-credit senior English!
I was terrified going in, but I’m really enjoying it. They drive me crazy sometimes with their
“senioritis” but they also challenge me and make me proud.
-Last, but not least, I
continue to work at being a mom.
Everything I do, everything I strive for is so that I can be someone who
Grace will always be proud to call “Mommy!”
Those are my big
accomplishments of the year, and now I must get out some goalsJ I think it is
important to put goals in writing, as it makes us more accountable:
-I want to get back on track
with Weight Watchers. I have been lazy
with a capital L during this holiday season, so now I have about 10 pounds I
need to lose again.
-Also, once I am cleared by
the doctor after my recent surgery, I want to work up to exercising 5x a week.
-I would like to do a couch
to 5k program
-I want to continue to work
with Relay for Life and raise money and awareness to fight back against cancer
and gain more birthdaysJ--I’m
also putting on my first quarter auction for this cause and hope it goes well!
-I want to continue to grow
as a photographer, including taking a couple of classes this year. My hope is that this can be a side job for me
one day.
-I want to be a great
cooperating teacher, as I have my first student teacher this semester!
-I want to be a part of Race
for the Cure again this summer.
-I want to work on being a
great mom, wife, daughter, sister, teacher, friend, cousin, granddaughter,
niece, etc. J
-I want to continue to be
cancer-free!!
Grace:
2012—Baby Girl had such a
big year. She learns so much all the
time. I love her personality and spirit!
-Grace turned 2 this year
and had an amazing time with family at her Minnie Mouse party!
-Her language skills have
exploded! I feel like we now have real
conversationsJ
-She knows how to count to
12 well by herself, 15 with prompting
-Knows most of the ABCs song
and “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” She
also sings along with just about every song I turn on and actually knows some
of the lyrics to many of them.
-Knows all of the main
colors.
-Loves to sing and dance
just like her mommyJ
-Favorite show: Mickey Mouse
Clubhouse. Also- Little Einsteins and
Doc McStuffins
-Loves to read, color,
paint, play with stickers, clean (yes, clean haha)
-She got to be a part of the
Summer Reading Program at the library for the first time and loved it! She also goes to Toddler Time each month
there. She loves the crafts, books, and
songs!
-We became Zoo members this
year, thanks to grandmaJ
-Grace went on her first
vacation. We went to Branson.
-She loves boats and anything
with water. She loves playing with
puzzles, baby dolls, her doctor kit, and dress up. When warm- loves outside and playing with her
jeep, swing set and house that she got this year! Also when warm, she loves taking walks with
her mom and Aunt B, especially when we go get ice cream!
-She became potty-trained at
the beginning of December! Thanks to my
nephew Alex for making it “cool” J
-Moved to a toddler bed
-Loves Bunny and Baby for
bed, dolls, Cookie Monster, Elmo, and shoes
-Favorite foods- noodles of
any kind, chicken, cheese, salad, soup, suckers, and anything that can be
dipped
-Went to Chuck E. Cheese for
the first time as her birthday present from Aunt B. She was crazy about it!
-Was Minnie for Halloween
-Finally decided she loves
Santa!
Goals: J
-Master ABCs, more numbers,
language, songs, shapes
-Learn to ride her new
tricycle she got for Christmas from Grandma and Grandpa Bronson
-Start preschool in the fall
-continue Toddler Time and
participate in Reading Program again this summer.
-Really utilize our zoo
membership once it gets warm.
-Experience the Magic House
and Science Center for the first time
-Maybe get into dance when
she turns 3J
Josh:
-While he got his job at
McDonough and Whitlow in Dec 2011, he really became established this year. He’s doing an amazing job!
-He has had quite a year
taking care of me, but he has gone above and beyond to be a good husband and
fatherJ
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