2013 Reflection

We spent some time the other night reflecting on 2013 together. I created little questionnaires for us (pinterest idea, don't make fun...) that we filled out and plan to put in our memory box. My intention is that we fill out something like this each year, eventually letting Noah "reflect" with us too, so we have little glimpses of each and every year-- favorite and least favorite moments, plans/goals for the next year, etc. So next year at this time, I may need a reminding of this idea, because I've been known to be a little forgetful ...

So, for the sheer sake of reminiscing and fun, I thought I'd share little pieces from our personal reflections...

Favorite date: pre-baby weekends spent in Inner Harbor Baltimore and then Philly (me), quiet Friday night's in with wine and a movie (Dan)

Funniest moment: my water breaking at 5:30 am on 4/30/13 (enough said)

Current favorite restaurant: Houlihans (for both)

Something you learned this year: how to grow and birth a baby (me), how to be a patient and selfless dad (Dan)

Something special that happened: the birth of our son, Lauren's wedding, the engagement of our two best friends, the flooding and major home renovation project in June, an unexpected promotion for Dan

Goals/Plans for 2014: (in no order. this list is combined) apply for and get my Behavior Specialist License and/or Zumba instructor certification, continue to play in soccer leagues, eat more whole foods, go on a beach vacation, go out for fro yo once a week (Amber's request), save for the future, steal and wear Dan's warm wool socks, go on more date nights, take Noah to the YMCA baby pool area, continue to lead support groups and attend a mommy group, be more patient with one another, hike parts of the Appalachian Trail together, Kayak more this summer, drink more water, eat less meat, have more time "unplugged" away from our cell phones, TV, etc., use the dishwasher more, host more cookouts


So there you have it. 2013 was an amazing year. We laughed, traveled, prayed, labored, cried, lost sleep, grew, learned, became parents, and felt more love than ever before. 2014, we are excited for you. We cannot wait to see what new adventures, lessons, and memories you will bring!!