I don't really want to make resolutions but I want to enjoy the little things this year. I want to have confidence in myself, have patience, meet at least a few of the goals on my list. I want to get a sewing machine (and learn to sew), I want to plant a garden, I want to run another half marathon (which means I need to actually start running again), and I want to go to the beach as much as possible. But if I only do one of those things (or all of them) it's going to be okay. It will be a good year no matter what.
When L. was born our midwives gave me a little calendar with a positive affirmation for each day. This little post-partum calendar is still hanging inside the door of the medicine cabinet in our bathroom. I've decided I'm going to focus on one of these affirmations each day this month to remind myself of all the good things and, hopefully, help me appreciate each day a little more. It sounds a little cheesy, reading what I've just written but that's okay. I think it will be fun.
Today's affirmation is:
I am gentle and strong
I am gentle and strong. Today I played with my daughter and held her gently while she nursed on my lap. We gave each other lots of hugs today. I was gentle while we spent lots of time sitting on the potty today (she peed in the potty five times today!) and I was gentle when we missed and she peed on the floor. I was gentle with myself for my lapse of attention that resulted in our miss. I was strong while I cleaned the floor and did laundry today...and I took a shower too and shaved my legs--just for me.
Happy New Year! I hope the year got off to a good start for all of you!
Happy New Year! I hope the year got off to a good start for all of you!
This is such a great New Year's post! Way to go today following that affirmation! (What a great gift from your midwives---I think every mom needs one of those!)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great example you gave of a great mom! It's so hard to always be patient and loving doing the mundane things each day---you really inspired me to do better tomorrow.