2014

This picture defines everything I want to accomplish in the new year, and that's carefree timelessness. 

I always seem to have a list on my mind - an endless list that I just cannot accomplish with two children and a husband that need taken care of.  This year I want to ditch that list, even if it's only for an hour.  I want to just be.  Not taking pictures.  Not worrying about the dishes.  Not thinking about lesson plans.  Just being present with my family.

One evening last week after Jeff got home we were all in the family room.  I had Connor on the couch laying on his back.  We were talking to each other and smiling at each other.  Jeff and Patrick were on the ground doing their Dad-Son wrestle/play time.  We all had smiles on our faces and it was the most perfect 15 minutes.  When I came to a realization of what was happening, I felt such peace.  I thought, so this is what carefree timelessness feels like.

So that's what I want more of.  No weight loss goals.  No financial savings goals.  Just being carefree with the ones I love.