As I mentioned in my post on Jan 1, I don’t make an actual list of resolutions, but I do have some goals to work towards, and I’ll be happy to share some of them here …
Strengthening my faith.
Spending more time on the floor and outside playing with my kids.
Complaining less.
Keeping an organized house.
Get back into a regular running routine.
Eating healthier. Drinking more water. Making better food choices for my family.
Spending money wisely.
Growing as a photographer.
Again, it’s not a bucket list of things to physically mark through when I’m done, as these are things I need to work on daily, but it’s something to always keep in the back of my mind.
So when my friend Christine mentioned that she has “a word” that guides her throughout her year, I thought to myself, “I could do that! Do I want to do that? I SHOULD do that!”
And I thought and thought and thought and then forgot about it.
But as I was blogging about our day in the life, I realized that my word was staring me in the face.
{ m o m e n t }
I live in moments.
Padding down the stairs with Henry on my hip.
Seeing Lucy and Henry sitting and playing together for the first time.
Watching Emma walk up the car line after school and seeing her face light up as she sees me.
Hearing the delighted “daddy’s home!” as soon as they hear the lock-door alarm sound on Ken’s Jeep.
Rocking Henry to sleep at the end of the day while listening to Ken put the girls to bed … tickles and giggles galore.
They are all moments.
But I realized that I live in these moments without ever really feeling them. I want this year to be a year of capturing moments, embracing moments, seeking new moments, and delighting in the “usual” moments.
Do you have a word for this year? Will you share this journey with me?
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I have not so much a word, but a phrase: “Be Present”, which is very similar to yours. It’s actually my same phrase from last year, because I believe it’s a work in progress, and it simply means I need to turn away from the computer, put down the iPad, spend less time on facebook, and give my kids my undivided attention when they need it.
Sweet photo!
Amarie´s last [type] ..{Coffee Or Tea?}
Beautiful reminder. Lately I have caught myself being with my kids without really being present and soaking them up. That’s okay, on occasion, but those sweet little moments, and the moments of connectiveness are blessings that I am missing by being distracted. I needed this reminder. :-)
My word is always hope. Just hope.
Erin´s last [type] ..This Christmas
Ooh, I love this. So true. Thank you for sharing!
For our family, last year was… a sad, stressful, mess. So if I had to choose one word, I think my word for 2013 would be “peace.” We need to make peace with what was and find peace in what is.
I hope you have many extraordinary moments with your beautiful family this year. xo
Melissa´s last [type] ..downsizing results, and BBL kick-off
mY word is FAMILY,
but along the same lines as you, I want to experience the moments
with my FAMILY as intentionally as I can.
stop and really pay attention to each person in my FAMILY.
spend time with FAMILY.
love them more, listen more.
really all the words we all pick sort of interweave together as one if you stop and think about it!
but I LOVE the word MOMENTS!
I think I need a necklace with my word on it or bracelet!
I LOVE your blog!
xoxo
tara
tara pollard pakosta´s last [type] ..day 4/365
That’s a good word. On the fly in a comment on another blog the first word that came to my mind was “Go” and I honestly can’t think of a better word for this year. :)
Steph
Stephanie Precourt´s last [type] ..January FOUR
Great word Keli! My word is INTENT.
Rachel´s last [type] ..day 3
Fun! I feel like these last couple of months I’m always consumed with what needs to be done and I forget about the fun. If it’s time for fun I want to put aside the work and allow myself to enjoy it, not wonder what’s next. Kicking a ball in the backyard, remembering to be spontaneous sometimes, getting a frozen yogurt. I need more of this and more of this with my family!
Sarah´s last [type] ..Letter 10: Buddies
I love, love, love your word choice! I’m happy to be of some inspiration to you.
Christine´s last [type] ..Should old acquaintance be forgot?
I am so glad I am following you in most social media areas. You seem like such a great person and an even better mommy!
I strive for some of the things you mentioned. Today the kids and I played a great game of Hide and Seek!!
Happy New Year Girl.
http://allmylovemommy.blogspot.ca/2013/01/keep-calm-and-be-mom.html
Kar´s last [type] ..KEEP CALM and BE MOM
Found a link to your site from iheartfaces…. and am so glad I did! Love your blog and looking so forward to being a regular reader. Love your “word”. I haven’t found my word yet this year…. but my focus is to dig deep with Jesus to strengthen my walk with Him, love on my family… and on the hobby side ~> grow in my photography (which has a long long way to go). :)
Kim | At Home With Kim´s last [type] ..Morning Moments
Mine for the year is PATIENCE. With 3 kids under 4 (one being just 2 months), I want to show them more patience and let them go at their pace instead of being constantly rushed by my to do list. There are some things that can wait that extra 2 mintues for my son to put his own shoes on or my little girl to “try” to put her own pants on.
I think that is a perfect word for you, for this year!
I’m still working on my post about this. I know, I’m slow. But I do have a word. :)
Elaine´s last [type] ..My Dream of Three
Oh Keli, I love the thought of that. I’m kind of terrible of thinking of just one word for anything, but right now the word that strikes me now that you got me thinking of this is create. There are so many things this year we want to create, not only with our hands but friendships and things of that sort as well.
Sarah Jane´s last [type] ..Saturday morning coffee
Moment is the best word I can think of. Perfect for 2013.
Life with Kaishon´s last [type] ..the Creativity Project :: January 2013 :: Photography Goals
I love your word.
My word is move.
stacey´s last [type] ..taking the next step