What I want

I have taken some extra time this year to think over my new year's resolutions.

I think this might be because I can not think of a single resolution made for this time of year that I have kept. Well, I hope that this year will be different because I have taken careful consideration this year.

1. I want to make myself more available to my friends and family. I have become very isolated since moving to Walnut Grove, and I need to work on that. I work in Springfield, so I don't see why I haven't been more proactive about making plans with friends there. I want to work on that.

2. I want to lose 52 pounds this year. All fitness articles seem to agree that 1 pound a week is healthy, and I hope this is true. I have made some fairly good strides towards this goal already, and just want to keep it up. Nate and I have joined a gym where we can work out together on the weekends, and I will be happy to combine resolutions 1 and 2 if anyone wants to take advantage of a guest pass from time to time. But most importantly I want to make myself as healthy as possible for when I get pregnant again. I know that what happened last time is an act of Fate, but I want to know that I did EVERYTHING in my power to make it as perfect as possible.

3. I want to go on more vacations. Even just weekend getaways. Nate and I have not had a real vacation (just the two of us) ever. I think that this is beneficial to a marriage. Plus, it ties in with resolution number 4.

4. I want to try for another baby at some point this year. I don't think that needs explanations. :)