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Reflection is probably one of my greatest skills, actually. When I start to feel like some boring housewife and mom or I think.... gosh what did I really do today, this week, this month even? Well that is when I pull out my mental list and start the bullet points. When I can visibly see my list of things I've managed to do, I don't get sucked into a vortex of despair. I realize that I do a lot and achieve a lot. I do have a life!
So here's my list of success and a few of the worldly things I've done this summer and this entire year (which isn't even over yet)!
1. I (and Vivian too of course) touched a 250 pound tortoise at the zoo for the very FIRST time.
Why did I just start singing Madonna's "Like A Virigin" after I typed that.... hahahaha!
2. I made and ate brownies with spinach baked in them for the FIRST time ever. I even liked them.
No, I'm not turning into Olive Oil nor am I making Kirk parade around like Popeye either!
3. I had my very FIRST organ removed from my body (my gallbladder). And I learned a few things about pain medicine as a result from that experience.
Next time, I'm just taking extra-strength tylenol. Giving myself an enema was not fun!
4. I enjoyed putting my feet in the sands of a beach for the FIRST time in a very long time.
Vivian seemed to like the beach too. Let's hope she doesn't try to recreate scenes from Baywatch though.
5. This was the FIRST whole summer I've had the chance to do nearly whatever I wanted since I was 16 years old.
The difference is that I don't have a boyfriend, a stack of music CD's and no responsibilities. I have a husband and daughter to feed, a house to clean and a few minutes of music time on my Zune player if I'm lucky.
6. This is the FIRST summer (and even year) in over a decade that I've read so many books and visited the library more than once a month. And I'm really enjoying this newfound love for reading!
I bet I could win that "Super Reader Award" this summer just like I did in the fifth grade!
7. This is also the FIRST time I've had a tan in over a decade too.
I hope living in Florida will not cause me to obtain skin cancer or result in me looking like an Oompa Loompa!
8. This is the FIRST time I've been able to fit into size six clothing (and even some fours) in over five years!!
I still can't believe I've lost twenty pounds in six months time - that I made a challenge for myself and I worked hard to stick with it!
9. This is the FIRST year that I've really learned to cook, and love it, while experimenting with recipes and practicing meal planning on a regular basis.
Who knew that cooking could be fun? Even like therapy! June Cleaver would be proud of me!
10. This is the FIRST year that I've gotten to be a kid all over again -- do things like pick blueberries, visit the zoo, blow bubbles, climb up jungle gyms, swing and slide at parks, and do cartwheels. I forgot how much fun being a child is!
Vivian - my little charismatic inspiration of fun!
11. This is the FIRST year that I've ran a race, began doing regular workout routines and actually look forward to my sweat-time. I even tried yoga again, which I swore I'd never do.
Vivian is much better at yoga than me -- she's way more flexible and doesn't mind "downward dog".
12. Best of all, this is the FIRST time in my life that I can remember feeling quite this happy, this content and this closer to making all my dreams come true. I've learned to trust myself and believe in my abilities (a little bit more each day). This is a FIRST that I hope to repeat over and over again in the coming days and years.
Dream big and work hard. Don't give up. -- Maybe we can have it all!
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List some FIRST'S that you've experienced this summer or this year. Come on! Make your list and check it twice. Or I'm gonna call you naughty, not nice. Let's share our successes, even the small ones!
Have a great weekend!
6 comments:
Hmmm. you're makin' me think girl! OK, this is all I can come up with at the moment: tomorrow will be the first time i will see Kid Rock in concert (with my all-time fave Bon Jovi) we're driving down to Chicago (about a 6 hour) drive so maybe i'll come up with something better , if so i'll let you know!
Great job on all your accomplishments!!
anne
www.anniebakes.net
let's see -
i also lost an organ
first summer to be a sahm (and surviving it)
used watercolors for the first time in a billion years
first summer not going boating in a long time (booooooooooooo)
Well.....this is the first time I've ever taken a road trip on a whim and drove through the night (with my daughter also taking shifts).
Unfortunately, there's probably quite a few other "first times" but my mind is all over the place with things that need to be done so the creativity is zapped!
This is the first summer in many years, that I have been off the treadmill of life and had some extra time to relax and read, too. It is wonderful and I'm so glad that you're so content, too. The happiest time of my life was when my children were Vivian's age. You will never regret staying home with her because it is a priceless adventure that both of you will always cherish and remember. Glad you're getting some beach time in!
What a great list. You should definitely be proud of the weight loss. And the books!
You go girl in those size 6's and 4's!!! I better start doing some "firsts" this summer. I want to catch up with you!
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