2008

I have been trying to decide on resolutions for the new year. I have some things in mind and I really want to accomplish these goals. But first I wanted to list some things that have gone on in 2008.

• We were waiting in January 2008 for Ty's walker. By July we didn't need it as much as we did at the beginning. By September we were walker free!!
  
• Tyler had his first EEG and passed. It gave us some answers to our questions about his sleeping and since then we have had a much better time.
  
• I had surgery and have felt much better since. Continuing on a wild roller coaster ride of hormonal messes that continues to make me feel better.
  
• We were able to take a vacation where Dallas and I were able to spend a few days alone in Las Vegas and we had a wonderful time.
  
• Dallas got Tickets to see Phantom of the Opera in Las Vegas. It was so amazing. I loved it. I was in awe! GO SEE IT!
• Ty started swimming lessons and LOVED it. He is going to be doing them again.
• We "graduated" from the Foundation for Blind children and from the early intervention program and started preschool.
• Ty had his first shunt malfunction and we survived it without family! I was so sick wondering what I would do with a mom ( BOTH moms) to help. We did it and we missed you both.
  
• I became interested .. VERY interested in photography and have started a blog with my photos on it.
  
• Dallas has created and ran several programs on the IPhone. He has even made money from them
  
• Ty had dental surgery and recovered well.

So it was a long list but a good one. Over all we had a great year. We have paid off some debt and have not gotten FURTHER in debt. We have a happy healthy 3 year old. D and I are happy and healthy. We are both employed and are enjoying providing for our family .

So for the new year there are a few things that I personally want to work on and some things I want to work on with Tyler and as a family.

1. Get healthy. Somehow I have managed to gain and OBSCENE amount of weight since giving birth to Tyler. I can't blame it on him really but stress, depression and the works has kept me from getting it off. BUT in order to eliminate a risk factor I need to get healthy. I plan to A) eat less, b) eat better c) move more. Dallas has gotten me a bike and Wii fit so I have no excuse other than being lazy. I also personally want to work on learning photoshop to enhance my photos.
   
2. Be more attentive to my hubby. He works so hard for both me and Tyler. I need to be a better wife. My plan: spend as much time as I can with him. Go out on dates and plan more family activities.
   
3. Plan more activities with Tyler. I get to be a mom along with all the other stuff so sometimes a movie is what he gets. I want to be a better mom to him. My plan: Limit my Internet activity and plan things to do with him. I want to take him swimming more and going to the park while it is good weather.
   
4. Family is the most important thing to me. I plan to get my family to church EVERY week that I don't work. I have gotten more time off work to do this and to spend time with them. I plan to renew my recommend and take the time to get to the Temple.
   
5. Work with Tyler to potty train and to wear his glasses and when we get his braces to get them on him EVERYDAY!
6. Make dinner. Eat better and eat more often as a family. We need this. Ty needs this. I will be a better mom and wife
7. Be more organized at home. Be a better house keeper and if I can't do a better job HIRE ONE!! So that we can have that calmness that comes with a happy clean home!
   
8. Be an advocate to Tyler and for others with special needs and to help other learn about prematurity.
   
9. Call my mom more. A few people in my life have had hard relationships or no relationships and I want to strenghthen mine.
   
10. Be a family. Ultimately I want to reach my goal of getting Healthy enough to be able to finish our family. I want those risk factors gone so that we can be together as a family and be healthy and to finish what we started.
    

I LOVE feeling new and fresh. I plan to put an effort into each of these goals. It will make 2009 even better than 2008.

Happy new year!