New Year- New Goals-

Every January I tell myself that this is MY year to get skinny!!! Of course, that would be nice. However, this year I have a more realistic outlook on my resolutions- I would like to lose this inner tube that has been strapped around my midsection for WAY too long! But I realize that between the combination of genetics, habits, and lifestyle, my dream of having those toned tanned six pack abs will remain a dream forever more! Looking like a Victoria's Secret super model is definately NOT a high priority for this year! This realization has helped to relieve so much stress and self ridicule! Now I'm not saying that I am going to totally let myself go- I am just simply not going to let my poor self image affect me the way it has in years passed!
I am going to look at every stretch mark and think of every little smile that my little angel has given me over the last nine months- I am sure that those gummy grins way out number those red streaks lining my abdomen. AND all of the fun mile stones like rolling over, eating solids, and clapping her hands are so worth the layer of adipose tissue beneath my belly button. Even though my body does not look like Heidi Klum's or Brooke Burke's 9 months out- I am going to try my best to embrace the body I have because it was a price that I had to pay to get the best thing that has happened to me- my daughter- guess what------ she was sssooooo worth it!
Therefore, this year- my resolution does not revolve around MY body- I pledge this year to try my hardest to be the best wife and mother that I am humanly capable of! Colby and Millie are THE most important things in my life and I owe the two of them my every ounce of try-
So- 2011 will be chuck full of learning for me! I will try my hardest to seek opportunities of growth within our little family unit- I hope to not become my usual selfish self along the way so I may need some friendly reminders!! Hint hint!
Here's to 2011- may this year be the best year yet!!