Happy New Year!

Tonight's Wine: None. Abstaining due to the delicious wine I (over)sampled at last night's NYE party ;)

Welcome, 2015! It's nice to put another year behind us. This year was an especially up-and-down one. We had some fantastic highs (two trips to Disney World, new job for the husband, lots of time with friends and family), but we also had some pretty crappy lows (my mother's cancer treatments, losing my last grandparent, the death of my 10-year-old's courageous friend who had been fighting cancer for years). It always feels like the year ends right about when it is supposed to...just when I am most craving a new start and making changes. Trying to put these into practice this year:

1) Run 12 races in 12 months. I really let my running slide this year, and I am NOT my best self when I am not committed to it. First 5K of the year is next Saturday...I won't be breaking any land speed records, but I am going to finish!

2) Get in exercise at LEAST four days a week. Thinking of CrossFit, but terrified to try it. I'm klutzy and not too coordinated. It could be a disaster. But hey, a new year is a good time to step out of my comfort zone.

3) Be more present with my boys. Family dinners are going to be mandatory four nights a week, whether the husband is traveling or not. I'm ready to start cooking good food for my family again, and I'm ready to put my kids back where they belong...at the forefront of my life.

4) Be more chill about aging. Yes, the big 4-0 is only a few weeks away now, and I am dreading it. Severely. However, I have been given a major karmic kick in the ass by watching a precious child never have the chance to reach 10, let alone 40. Who am I to do anything other than celebrate every damn day I am given??? Nobody, that's who. Bring forty on.

5) Limit wine to weekends. Oof. This one is going to be the hardest. Also the one I am most likely to break. I'm up for the challenge, though. I think. :)

Cheers to all of you and best wishes for a magical, happy, healthy, and FABULOUS year!