My older dog has a lot of toys. In fact, she has more toys than many spoiled kids I know. She especially likes the ones that make somewhat realistic sounds. This currently includes a cow that moos, a dog that barks and pants, two ducks (one quacks kind of happily and the other one has a complaining quack), a piano that plays a tune and a school bus where the driver says "Hey kids...move on back." The saxophone, baseball, soccerball, basketball, giraffe, dinosaur and airplane are now silent.
One of her favorites was a soccer ball we could record messages in so she could listen to the two of us (and frankly, so we could crack ourselves up). For the last two years that message was always "I resolve to be a good dog." I guess you have to hear it live, but it's pretty funny.
I think she hid that stupid ball this year.
I've been tossing a few around a few resolutions in my head, but generally don't like to put them down anywhere. I think I will this year, and perhaps take them more seriously.
Here's what I've got in no particular order:
Exercise. I would say more but last year didn't do much at all so I'll leave it at that. It's amazing what a little thing called an ectopic and emergengy surgery will do to the old workout plan. I've recently joined a gym and have actually been there 2 days this week already. I'm so pathetically out of shape it isn't even funny. Baby steps.
Eat better. Maybe this means going back on South Beach, back to Weight Watchers or even just not driving through the Krispy Kreme whenever I'm near one. Just want to be healthier.
Knit more. This one should be easy and nice to have one I know I can nail. This is my newest addiction. It costs nearly as much as that fertility one, but I'll have a whole layette not to mention dozens of scarves to keep me warm my old age.
Engage in stress reduction/mind-body stuff. I'm really meaning this to be yoga but anything like that.
Be more mindful...live in the now. And that other kind of zen stuff. Knitting helps with that. Just being engaged in what I'm doing.
Actively appreciate Jimmy, friends and family, and all the good things I've got going.
Commit to 2 ivf cycles but not allow infertility to define me or this year. This is the big one that will likely be most difficult for me. Anyone reading this is officially allowed to bust out laughing at this point. Especially if you've ever met me.
Move forward with Plan B if said ivf cycles don't work. For now, that's embryo donation but need to think seriously about donor eggs. This requires whole other post about crazy in-laws so 'nuff said for now.
This will be a big year. I've got one of those milestone birthdays coming up (the big 40 in September) and want to have the best year possible.
I should end with this for now because I'm still trying to be positive and say mostly nice things. This precludes any and all mention of in-laws. If I stick to my 'if you can't say something nice then...' policy I'll be quiet most of the year. I promise it WILL come out.
Now, back to that zen state of mind...
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