If motherhood has taught me anything as of yet, it is to simmer.

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas-time, Happy New Year!

It seems I retired from here for the holidays…they are very much more busy with the addition of a wee one.  I can’t always get to all that I think I should.  Maybe that means I should lower my gaze to less mountainous tasks.

I think secretly I like to make myself overwhelmed.  I think I may thrive on it.  Tasks always seem to be put off until the very last possible amount of time to finish is remaining.  Then my gears will get to working.  And tunnel-vision sets in…& grumpiness…

This song just shuffled through the speakers.  It fits how I felt at the climax of the season.  Kismet indeed.

On that note – I’ve been thinking of ways to improve my being for the year.  I don’t like new year resolutions.  But I do like to recognize ways to make myself a better person, for my own & others’ sakes.  So, some intentions for the year ahead:

Focus on the things that will really make the difference.  Everything else can be done another time (even a year from now).

Recognize the beauty in every individual.

Wear my Kitchen Dress often.

Hone my home-owner duties (privileges).

Be an exceptional wife.

Be a growing mother.

Be steadfast in all I choose to do, be it small or grand.

Be true to myself.

Give Ella Faye all she needs, always, every day.

Get all prettied up & go on dates again.

Pay more attention to our feline “children.”

Save my pennies & shop at Anthro a bit more.

See our favorite music makers in concert again.

Don red more often.

Those are just a few.  Some are continuations of my present efforts, all are ongoing, all can always be practiced & made stronger.  There will always be more to come across…this list & learning being are open to new additions.