my ABCs of 2011

since i have a kid now, a lot of my mind and focus lately has been about his development, future schooling, etc... so instead of posting my new year's resolution(s) i thought it might be more fun and appropriate to my life to add a little twist to this year's resolutions.  it might be hard but i think i can come up with 26 things i want to do better or focus on a little more in 2011.  here we go!!!

A-Appreciate. i have so much to be thankful for. sit back and appreciate all that we have every day. this should be a given for everyone.
B-Balance. really work on finding the balance between being a mom, a doctor, a wife.
C-Challenges...in practice, in relationships, in life...not just getting through life's challenges but to actually challenge myself in all of the above
D-Dinner. make more dinners!
E-Exercise. as nike says, just do it. it feels good and i DO have time to fit it in.
F-Family. staying connected in any way possible...skype, email, phone, family trips, date nights...
G-Grayson, this one was obvious :) i am so excited for what this year will bring for the little guy!
H-Heal/Hope. one in the same for me right now. hoping to heal a little more each day.
I-Ice cube trays! fill them with homemade baby food :)
J-Jammies. spend more time relaxing in our PJs! get comfortable and be lazy sometimes. it's ok to do that.
K-Kindness. be kind. kill 'em with kindness. be nice to everyone even if their views are a little different than mine.
L-Love. plan more date nights even if they are at home!
M-Mom...Continue to grieve. Continue to miss her. Continue to share her stories with Grayson. Continue to reflect on what she taught me and use those things in my mothering. Continue to love her. Continue to wonder where she is and what she's doing.  Continue to ask her for help with life's challenges. Continue to remember. Visit her at least once.
N-No. say NO!!!! i have the hardest time saying no and often get myself so stressed trying to fit everything in. it's not good for me or for my life! see item B.
O-Oliver :) i am so excited for grayson and oliver to start recognizing each other on skype. even if we are not close in miles, the cousins can become the best of friends.
P-Phone calls. i need to get better about actually calling people and less reliant on texts :)
Q-Quinoa. eat more of it... it is so good and so good for you! high in protein, heart healthy, and delicious. i love it in a cold salad with veggies, fresh herbs, and a little balsamic.
R-Relax. Relax. Relax. Relax. (hello, Mexico in April!)
S-Sewing! try for 1 project a month with my new sewing machine. And take a class.
T-Travel....already have 3 trips for weddings (alex/dayna, maya/JL, amanda/ben), but plan a trip that is not wedding related and that chad, grayson and i can enjoy as a family... maybe the coast or crater lake?
U-Used. used books (go to the library more). used baby clothes (shop consignment and share old clothes). used bags (don't forget re-usable bags when i go to the grocery store)!
V-Veggies. enjoy more vegetables. pretty easy one since we get a box of fruits and veggies delivered to our house every week. BUT still, there are weeks when we don't use all of them.
W-Work. work harder AND smarter. continue to grow in practice. and sign up for an interesting seminar for CE.
X-"x"pectations... ok X is hard.  this year i will raise my expectations of myself as a practitioner. aim higher=better doctor.
Y-Yesterday. forget it. begin each day as a fresh new one. don't dwell on what didn't get done yesterday.
Z-zzzzzzzzzz 2011 will be better in the sleep department, i hope....