Resolutions

I don't do resolutions, but what I do is list a few goals that I would like to see accomplished by the end of the year. I guess its the same thing as resolutions. I just don't like that word. Goals it is.

Here are my GOALS for 2020.

1. Date my husband more. I think I can count on ONE hand on how many dates we had last year. I mean, 2019 was a crazy and wild year for us, but I would like to have more moments with just Kevin and me.

2. Go on more family trips. I am not saying DISNEYLAND! I am more visualizing Casa de Fruta and places that are nearby and is filled with family fun. I would love to aim for one trip every other month. I think I am being unrealistic, but we shall see.

3. Eat healthier. Random fact: You have a body organ that I don't. It's just the gallbladder, but that means I need to TRY to eat healthier. Less fat. My doctor told me to cut the dairy and I laughed OUT LOUD in front of her face. I just love my dairy too much to give it up. I won't. I can't, but I can say farewell to spicy foods. That will be easy for me since I hardly eat spicy foods, but that also means I can never eat hot cheetos and that does make me teary-eyed. Here's to more salads and fruits and vegetables!

4. Establish an exercise regime that doesn't involve chasing toddlers or infants. I am thinking taking Koopa out for a walk as a family. That way the girls also have some form of exercise. Not right now though because it is freezing outside at all hours of the day. I am going to plan to do this in February.

5. Go to church. Take me church la la on the la la la. I do not know the words to that song, but you know what song I am referring to. Our church has been under construction for months now and I believe it will be complete soon. Parking has been nuts since the remodel has started and me and babies and a crazy parking lot. No thank you. To be real though, I feel a disconnect with my spiritual self and I don't like it one bit. I pray to God every night, but it is not enough for me. My goal is to try to go to mass once a month. It sounds realistic to me, for now.,

6. I would like to visit another state in the US with Kevin. So far, we have visited Nevada, New York, and New Jersey. I feel like this is the year to keep that list growing. Mama y Papa, cuidas a las bebes, si?

7. Have more family time with my cousins and relatives that I don't see much or maybe once a year. Before I was a mom, I would plan and love my random visits to see my cousin in San Jose or just go to Los Banos and visit with family as well. My babies need to meet all their cousins!

8. Grow as an educator. It's the little things like saying hello to every student of mine and good-bye. Praising them more. Having more real conversations with them. 2019, for me, was the year of catch-up since I was gone for so long because of my maternity leave I unconsciously put the paperwork first and students second and I never want to do that again. The paperwork will always be there the next day. Real moments with my students where they get my full attention is the goal for this year. My students deserve me at 100%.

9. Being okay with having the house be a mess. I blame the OCD. I cannot go to bed with a messy house. Sometimes I am awake past midnight because I am putting toys away or washing dishes and I need to be okay with not having a clean house ALL THE TIME. Sleep is far more important. I started on this goal today btw. I have not washed my one glass of milk I had about one hour ago. It is there sitting in the sink annnnnd now when I am done typing this sentence I will go and wash it. .......

I will start on that goal tomorrow. Baby steps.

10. Being a better version of myself to everyone. To my girls. To husband. To my parents. To my sister and brother. To my friends and family. To my In-Laws. To strangers. To my co-workers. To our furbabies. To the Wal-Mart cashier person. EVERYONE. I want to be kinder and be free to talk to them about anything. 2019 was the year of always moving. I felt like I was always on the go. I don't want this year to feel that way. I don't want to rush on anything. I want to cherish and absorb every moment I have with my loved ones.

That is all I can think of for now. Wish me luck!

With love,

Ale