Hi there. It's 2012. Just like that, another new year. For the first time in a long time, I don't feel a surge of "wow" or inspiration at the turning of a new year. It feels nice to start fresh, but that's about it. I suppose that is due to the contentedness I feel right now.
I'm not going to lie, I lived most of 2011 in a fog. I was overwhelmed with pregnancy and a new baby. There aren't a whole lot of everyday details that I recall. Much of it was surviving day to day. I have no regrets or complaints, that's just how it was.
Last year I wanted to come up with a word to live by, but nothing ever came to me. Out of the blue this afternoon, the word hit me for 2012 - forgiveness. Forgiveness for those in my life who have hurt me, but mostly forgiveness of myself. Yes, I need to forgive myself most of all. I'm tired of carrying around all that baggage. I want to be free of that burden.
Life will be very different with a little one in the house. I'm surprised at how much I've forgotten about life with a baby. Being the seasoned parent that I now am, I don't want to take anything for granted. It all goes by so very fast! 2012 should be interesting, indeed.
Happy 2012, friends.
