I knew at the end of 2018 that 2019 was going to be quite a
year for us. We began the year with a
lot of changes in store and a ton of things we needed to accomplish in order to
make it all happen. Along the way we had
a few unexpected challenges but in looking back over the past year I think we handled
it all quite well. Overall 2019 was a
success.
Things We Accomplished
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| Snuggling up in my lap while I tried to write my blog was their favorite place to be |
Sadly we said goodbye to our kitty Henry in March and unexpectedly to our big ol' boy Leonard in June. It was heartbreaking, we cried a lot and we
miss them even more, but in September we added Jack to the mix and he has been really something around here. He is quite the character and I just love him
to pieces. Stella still isn't impressed.
My youngest made the cheer and dance team at the high school
and also got her braces off last summer.
The dance team and orthodontics has proven to be a solid commitment of
both time and money. Holy cow!
Throughout the year I worked a full time job plus a lot of
overtime, I did a ton of grocery shopping, meal planning and preparing, washed
a bunch of dishes and a mountain of laundry, kept my house clean and my vehicles, maintained my vehicles, we mowed the lawn and raked up a gob of
leaves, trimmed hedges, shoveled
snow, pulled weeds and planted flowers. I decorated our home for the seasons, inside and out.
We entertained friends and family, enjoyed a few movie nights, played
games, listened to music and even worked a puzzle which we hadn't done in eons.
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| I spent a lot of time in front of this thing |
I made cards and graduation announcements, I wrote letters
and sent cards to my friends and my family.
I mended clothing, made some cleaning rags and fixed things that broke or wore out. I took care of my
children, my kitties and my chickens as well as myself, even a bunny. I made several trips to the feed store for hay,
feed and supplies. I gave haircuts, hugs
and advice to my girls. I filed my
taxes, managed my finances, saved some money, paid my bills and helped fill out
gobs of financial aid and scholarship forms.
We went to the doctor and the dentist and took the kitties to the
veterinary clinic. I checked our mail
and collected the mail for our next door neighbors who like to travel and we
kept an eye on their place for them.
We recycled and reused, even gleaned some FREE WOOD for several of our
projects. We purged and we donated, we
cleaned up and hauled off trash as well as made a trip to the dump and another one to hazardous waste drop off site
always trying to be mindful of what we were contributing to the landfill and
how we dispose of things.
When I first sat down to write this post I had just looked
over my "To Do" list and moved a bunch of things left on it over to
my 2020 list. At that moment I was
focused on all the things that didn't get accomplished and was disappointed
that I hadn't been able to complete as much as I had planned. However, in looking back at 2019 I am now
focused on all that I did do and I
have to say it feels pretty darn good.
I'm not disappointed in our progress at all. We did alright!
2019 was a bit of a bumpy year for us. We had so much going on and a lot of things
happened along the way. We've had to
make a lot of changes and adjustments as our lives have been taking on some
very different roles. But no matter what
happened we stayed the course and kept on.
Not even a pesky realtor
could derail us. We navigated that
obstacle and made it through as well.
Looking back on 2019 I'm rather proud of us and can honestly say we had
a spectacular year.
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| We have so much! So much we are grateful for |
My girls are growing up and I'm just steps away from a very different
life myself and I'm excited about it too.
But, for now I'm ready to just enjoy 2020 one day at a time and do the
very best I can each day to make improvements in our lives. We have plans and new goals to accomplish and
much more to look forward to. We are
determined to make it another great year and it definitely will be. I'm quite positive about that!
You really accomplished lots last year, some of which I forgot. Mostly you are rearing two lucky girls and teaching them so much that will help them in life.
ReplyDeleteThank you! :o)
DeleteLady you rock. I have big plans for 2020 too. Reading your blog will help keep me on track. Your daughters are beautiful.
ReplyDelete2020. New year. New decade.I am so excited by all the possibilities.
Me too Connie! We can keep each other encouraged and inspired.
DeleteWhat a wonderful year you had. Don't forget you stayed on your Keto lifestyle and achieved better health and I seem to remember a hike or two also. lol. Take care and looking forward to seeing what you (and I also) do in 2020.
ReplyDeleteThanks Crystal. We can make 2020 amazing!
DeleteYes, you've had a very productive year with a celebration and vacation added in the mix. I'm sure 2020 will bring many more exciting projects and opportunities for your daughters and yourself.
ReplyDeleteIt is going to a great year. I can feel it. :0)
DeleteI'd say you've accomplished MUCH in 2019. Thanks for sharing your journey! It's been fun to ride along.
ReplyDeleteThank you Pam. I'm so glad you joined us. :)
DeleteYou accomplished a TREMENDOUS amount in 2019! Super impressed with all that you got done, while also having a senior in high school. Looking forward to joining you on the adventure ahead!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I'm so glad you will be hanging out with us this year. Yay!
DeleteProud of you, girl! You've kept things healthy and moving forward toward a year of huge changes for you and your daughters. I still love reading your blog, and will keep doing it. Keep up the good work in 2020.
ReplyDeleteOh, thank you so much Cindy. I always appreciate your support.
DeleteWhew! You accomplished so much! You forgot to add to your list "Inspired Jeannie to get up and do something."
ReplyDeleteJeannie@GetMeToTheCountry
Oh my gosh! Jeannie!!! You are hysterical!
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