Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Good Bye 2009 - Hello 2010!!

Words cannot express how greatful I am that 2009 is over and gone. I experienced some things that no person should ever have to experience in their lifetime. As I begin the long road to single mother hood I have had a lot of time to think about what I want out of life and what I want to be able to provide to Hailee throughout her life. I have finally come to some conclusion that the best thing I can offer her is a healthy mom. A mom that loves herself and that stands up for herself and doesn't allow others to treat her like garbage or to be a doormat for others.
I have made the decision that 2010 is going to be the year of Annie. This is my year. I am going to do what I want this year. I am going to enjoy this final year of my 20's and I am going to get closer to my daughter, family and hopefully my friends too. I am going to be the mom that Hailee deserves so hopefully I can teach her how she can be when she grows up so she will too stand up for herself and not have to experience anything like 2009 again.

Here are some of my New Year Resolutions:
1) - Get active in the church and do what I need to do to be sealed to Hailee in the San Diego Temple. :)
2) - Learn to love myself for the wonderful mother, daughter, sister, aunt & friend that I am.

3) - Get into size 10 (or smaller) clothing, AND feel comfortable in them.

4) - Buy me the bedroom set I have always wanted. ($2000) This is really the one I want.

5) - Go on at least one trip with Hailee just the two of us somewhere fun for Kids. Any ideas?? Somewhere a 4 year old would enjoy, but not Disneyland because she is too short.



Well as if that isn't enough I am sure I will think of more but that is all I am going to post for now. I hope to stay in contact with you all throughout 2010 and the years to come. I love you all so much and appreciate all of the love and support that I have received the past year.


4 comments:

Sarah said...

Wonderful goals! I've always wanted to go to the San Diego Temple and now we get to go together:) And when was the last time you went to Disneyland? There are SO MANY more kid rides than adult rides. She could totally go there and do LOTS of stuff! And maybe we could come with you guys:) Here's to the year of Annie!!! It's gonna be bitchin;)

Ryan W said...

All great ideas Annie. Here's to your year!

Our Dowland Journal said...

San Diego was the first temple I went through. You could not have picked a better one to start your experience. On a sunny day it is truly breathtaking inside because of the light streaming in through the large windows. You will see heaven in many different ways and colors there, and feel the love your heavenly family has for you.

The Bliss Family said...

What great goals! Good luck! And Sarah is right, Disneyland is fun for kids even if they can't go on the "big kid" rides. Ben and I liked some of the rides for kids even more than the adult rides because our kids' faces would just light up so much more. You would love Disneyland, and so would Hailee!