I just went back and read the year in review for 2015 and I couldn't help but smile at how much truly changes in a year. A lot of people said that 2016 was not a good year for them, I'm not one of those people. Even though the year came with its challenges, arguments, and forgotten friends - it was full of laughter, happiness, and magic for me and my family.
When I posted last year about how I was content about not having started a family I was actually pregnant at the time, I just had no idea. I have been pretty open about our struggles, I'm sure many people wouldn't really understand that reason, but because of my transparency I have actually helped a lot of fellow friends who have gone through similar journeys and I'm happy to help in any way. We welcomed our beautiful and bubbly little girl in September and from that moment on I have been a changed person. Looking back through my "Bumpdates" it makes me smile to see that I documented my pregnancy but also documented other things going on around me - I really want to try and continue that! Writing has always been something I have loved to do, and I love that I have these entries to look back on later in life!
As I went through 2016 pregnant, I also went through 2016 doing a job I feel very passionate about. I was skeptical at first, but I love what I do and I love working with kids - I always have. I worked hard and went from Casual Part Time status to Contract Full Time and it made me feel a little bit more established and completely satisfied.
Dynamics also changed in 2016, there were family dynamics that changed and are changing again for the better. When I say that Everly has changed the way I look at things I really mean it. Towards certain people in my life I was very hesitant and held a lot of anger, I'm not like that anymore. I have come to realize that sometimes we don't always get the answers we want and instead of holding onto that negative energy it's best for me to just keep moving forward. Relationships that are important will always take work on BOTH ends, so it's important to me to continue to try and also leave room for mistakes and flaws.
In the summer my family and I said goodbye to our family dog Scooby, he was 15 years old and an important part of our family. Everyone took it pretty hard but it was his time to leave us, I truly think he did everything he was meant to do for our family. Over the years he has been there for a lot of changes and has been there to help pick up all the pieces. It makes me sad that Everly never got to meet him, but it warms my heart knowing he is somewhere where the sun shines all day, the sprinkler always shoots out water, and the backyard is endless.
2016 overall was a year full of change and welcoming new people into my life. I made a point to not write down any "resolutions" for 2016 and the year turned out so wonderful. This year I don't think I will have any formal resolutions either! Instead of having resolutions I want to focus on just being present - being present for Everly, being present for myself, and not living through my phone all the time. I hope to keep an open mind and taking a moment each day to appreciate all I have and how far I have come in every part of my life.
I hope 2017 brings great things for everyone!
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