As the end of 2017 draws to a close, i start to reflect at how quickly the year has passed and how much has changed in our lives. Little did we know at the start of the year that we would be ending it with a move halfway across the world, now calling NYC our home, if at least for a little while.
Our son, Leo, is evolving everyday into the most funny, beautiful, carefree little boy and it makes me so proud to see him thrive, every day learning something new. Motherhood so far has been a bit of a whirlwind, teaching me many things, to be patient, to be present and to listen more. Its not always the easiest journey, but it’s the best journey i’ve been on so far. To be a mother is a privilege and the more i continue a long this path the more i recognise it should never be taken for granted.
I’m sure this will also be a time of reflection for others and i know many of us will start writing down resolutions or goals for the New Year, i’m certainly no different. We may not achieve them all, and there’s nothing wrong in that, but i definitely feel for myself at least, that its good to have something to learn from and to strive for, it keeps me focused and grounded when the repetition of life can sometimes get in the way.
I thought i would share my list of goals for the upcoming year. I would love to hear yours.
1. Laugh more, stress less
2. Be kinder to myself
3. Be kind to others
4. Take time to read more
5. Always be grateful
6. Try learning something new – hobby
7. Keep striving to be the best mother to our son
8. Believe
9. Be positive
Whatever your goals are, to all our beautiful family and friends, we would like to wish you a very Happy New Year.
May 2018 bring you everything you wish for.
xx
Lovely post, and great goals! I enjoyed hearing about what you are going to achieve in 2018!
Thank you Mila 🙂
One of my top goals for the new year is to plan more family time and go on some more family outings!
Thats a great idea, family time is so important but its so easy to get side with everything else going on. Would love to hear about the fun things guys get up to in 2018!
I love the point about being kinder to yourself. It’s so easy to forget about yourself and only look after others as a new mother.
I completely agree Karrie, its so important to take some time out for yourself as a mum. Even if its a quick half hour to sit and read a book, or have a cup of tea that you actually get to finish 🙂
Lovely post..The top goal is to plan more family time and go on some more family outings!
Thank you Diana, more family time is definitely a popular goal for 2018. Ill definitely be trying to do the same with my boys this year.
I agree that motherhood is a privilege but also incredibly difficult at times, your goals for the coming year are wonderfully positive and I hope you achieve them!
I love your goals!! I have to say that mine are very similar. I’m also trying to be more positive! Especially now that I had my second son and have been super stressed out. Trying to take it one day at a time for the new year! cheers to a great year for us!