New Years Resolution Time- "Grateful"

Normally this is the time of year that I resolve to lose ten pounds. It is usually the same ten pounds I lost between Jan and March the year before. This year, being pregnant, that doesn't seem like it is going to work. So what to do?

I was reading twitter and noticed instead of resolutions people are picking one word to be the focus of their year. Like happiness or organization etc...

If you know me well you know I am not good with one word. Never have been. I have to much to say and to much on my mind. But I thought this was a really good idea. So I tried to think of qualities in myself I want to see change.

Well first I want to enjoy the moment even more. They go so fast and no new moments are promised. Instead of focusing on what's next I want to try to enjoy what I am doing even more.

Second I want to be more appreciative of my family and friends. I am a perfectionist and I want everything and everyone, myself included, to be perfect. Instead I would like to try to appreciate those I love for who they are.

Lastly I want to be better about getting Peyton to church regularly. Being tired isn't a good excuse, and it's important we settle into a church community here.

So putting all this together I have come up with the word "Grateful". That is going to be my word for 2014. Be grateful for the awesome moments in my life, the people who mean the most to me, and to God for everything we have. I am sure I will come up with a 100 more ways this word can tie into my life.

What word can you use to define your year? To help refocus you in what matter most?

I am going to post this word on my bathroom mirror (well really still Crystal and Cortney's since our house still isn't ready. Talk about having friends to be grateful for), on my desk at work, and in my car somewhere. Every time I feel myself losing focus on being grateful hopefully this will help to remind me!

Clearly with this picture what more could I be grateful for!!!!!