27

So I turned 27 on Sunday! I was able to read my age in books (26) though I cut it close by finishing 7 minutes before midnight! While I was pregnant I read a lot but during the first few months after my baby’s birth I was not able to. I reached my goal thanks to my husband who got me a kindle which allowed me to access books without going to the library or bookstore (which is hard to do with a new baby). I love my kindle! And as an Amazon prime member I get to rent a book for free every month! I also finished my first ever crafty project – I sewed a felt dinosaur crib mobile! It came out fantastic. I’m encouraged to do more although hand sewing things takes a lot of time (which I’m having increasingly less of with each passing day).

Since my birthday is my new year I made a bunch of new goals. And I got carried away the the number 27 which I love. I think it’s cause 17 was a great year for me. And 7. Something is just so magical about that number. So here goes:

1- Read my age in books again – 27!
2- Do 27 min 27 sec cardio 2-7x’s per week!
3- Lose my pregnancy weight.
4- Join/attend a book club.
5- Go on 2-7 road/weekend getaway trips this year (Some plans/ideas include Virginia, Boston, Philly, Lake George, and I’m hoping we can go to Montreal again though that may be too long of a trip with the baby).

I also have a whole list of family things I can’t wait to do.
– I bought a colorful kite that I can’t wait to fly with my little guy.
– Can’t wait to take him swimming (park sprinklers and the beach)!
– Zoos/butterfly exhibits (he’s already a huge hungry caterpillar fan)
– Throw my baby his first birthday party
– Make a photo album/scrap book of his first year
– Ride bikes with the hubby and the baby strapped in.

I already jogged/walked twice this week and feel great. Can’t wait to do more. This year my word embodiment goal is consistency. Whatever I do I want to do it consistently. It’s important for me to establish better routines for managing my life and raising a child.

And lastly I can’t wait for this snowy cold weather to fade away so I can go hiking and try out the new binoculars my husband got me! I think I may even get a bird identification book/manual. I use to have one as a kid and all I know I learned at that time.

I go back to work March 2nd. I’m a little anxious and I know it will be hard initially but it’s like jumping into a pool. You’ve got to just dive in – the water is cold for a few seconds and then you get use to it. At least summer is around the corner and school ends June 19th this year! I love being a school psychologist.

Maybe I should make a resolution to blog more. How about 2-7x’s a month? Sounds doable 🙂