Happiness in 2015

I have a little down time, because Jackson is in preschool now three days a week, and during that time, Charley goes down to nap, uninterrupted, for almost THREE HOURS! I honestly had forgotten what it was like to have just one child to look after for three days a week, while making a third. Thank goodness for her happy, well-natured little self.... it has made all the difference and has given me the rest I have craved for quite some time! It has also given me more time to evaluate and re-evaluate what my goals and aspirations for 2015 are. 

I think it can be easy to lose sight of what's really important in our lives, when we are caught up going through the daily motions, with so much going on around us. For me, all I want is out of 2015 is....

•  to be genuinely happy, and to continue to raise and build up a healthy and happy family.
• to have friends that add to my life and want nothing but positive things for me and for themselves
• more quality family time

That about sums it up. It can be so easy to get caught up in other people's negativity and the drama of what's going wrong in someone else'e life, but in 2015, I plan to focus inward and on how I can better  myself, and the relationships I have with my family members and quality friends. I will also make a conscious effort to no longer accept those people in my life who have been a drain on me mentally and emotionally. 

When reflecting back on the past year, I feel that I focused too much energy on doing things to make other people, or to help others who really didn't have my best interest in mind. That took away precious moments & energy of myself that I can never get back! I could sit here and be angry about it, but instead, I will move forward with my head high, with my goals & aspirations in mind, and a smile on my face! 2014 was a truly incredible year, but I know 2015 will have many exciting and beautiful things to offer me and my family.