Happy New Year everyone! We are all excited to welcome 2011, and I must say a bit sad to see 2010 go. It was a good year. Challenging in many ways yes, but an overall great year.
Some of the highlights of 2010, for me personally, include:
* Getting active first thing in January 2010. I started taking an exercise class and performed Ab Ripper X several nights a week. In just two months I had lost the last of my baby weight and I felt great!!! I also joined a bookclub, carried on with my Stampin club and started working again (all with a three year old and a three month old)! Getting moving really got me motivated...in many ways.
* Our first vacation as a family of four. Although we only went to Kelowna, we were initially a bit anxious about how the kids would react to the eight hour drive (each way) and the experience of sharing a space with several other families. Yet, we were pleasantly surprised by how well behaved our kids were, how well they slept, and how much they enjoyed the entire trip. I'll admit it was still tough at times...packing up a car for all of us (2 kids need a lot of stuff!!), driving all that way, not sleeping a lot ourselves and managing an active nine month old and three year old wasn't exactly restful- but we are already looking forward to this year's trip....wherever that may be.
* Ashton's first birthday. A big milestone for both him and us. Although we cherished the baby stage, we were also glad to see it end. As our kids grow older we are enjoying them more and more and we are glad to be leaving the newborn/baby stage behind us. So many more awesome adventures ahead.
* Neela starting Preschool. My goodness this milestone arrived too fast, but Neela was ready!!! She loves to learn and loves making new friends. Attending school has been great for her...and I love seeing how excited and energized she is after each class. She has made huge strides in her vocabulary, math, reading, counting and artistic abilities in just a few short months. We know she will continue to enjoy school in the year ahead.
* My business growth and change. My goodness this is a big one for me. Looking back at this time last year I NEVER could have predicted where I'd be in a year's time. I NEVER imagined making such strides in a personal venture, so quickly. But opportunity came knocking and I didn't hesitate. I will admit, I had to give a LOT of myself over the past year to get to where I am today (marketing, advertising, hiring, training, mentoring, managing, bookkeeping, legalities, writing, administration....I do it all!!!!), but it has been worth it. And I recently completed another designation to become Western Canada's third Certified Employment Interview Professional. It took me months to fit in the time to study and take the test, but again....it was worth it when I got those results. Thanks to my business I have been able to jump for joy (literally!) several times this year.
* Christmas 2010. It was pure joy watching the kids enjoy the holidays this year. Again, the older they get the more enjoyable everything becomes.
I could freeze time right now....because the kids are so cute, things are going well, and we are all so happy. I hope I can say the same thing in a year from now. Oh heck, I want to be able to say more!!! My goals for next year are established but I am hoping for a few amazing surprises along the way. =)
