2017

now that we find ourselves in a brand new year, i've been thinking a little about my hopes for the next 12 months.

since i spent all of today de-cluttering our house, it seems timely to plan to keep on top things as to avoid mess in the future. BUT housekeeping is always a feast or famine with me, so my hopes are not high. but if i continue doing-away with unnecessary things, that may help make that task slightly easier.

otis is a week away from 4 months old, and i have already lost my baby weight. this feels like a huge accomplishment since i only ever got half away to my pre-eamon weight. it's my hope that i may reach that this year, but am a little worried that i'll just get number-stuck like i did last time. never getting past a specific number, even though my body changed shape and my clothes fit differently.

i'm excited to start a new job this year, and am equally excited to find out what that job will be :p

eamon will start kindergarten this coming september. we had planned to send him to our neighbourhood school, but after speaking with a few board-teachers, we're reconsidering. one friend (who's a substitute teacher) has said that it is the hardest school that he's ever taught at. it's a challenging environment; in the first few months of it opening this year, the vice principle quit; and the behaviour/support programs previously offered to the students who need it, have been discontinued (so all the kids, regardless of their needs, are in the same classes). i could write all about our pros and cons list, and why we're wrestling with this decision, but i'll spare you that. i'm hopeful that we'll make a good decision. registration starts in february. i'm intrigued about how all this will work out.

we're also planning on taking a trip south this winter. we'd like to get a last minute deal at a good price. so far we're considering cuba or mexico. but there's also a chance we won't find anything suitable and we'll have to come up with a plan C.

so there it is. what i'm anticipating for the road ahead. no doubt lots of other stuff will happen, or even things that will throw those plans/hopes off track. but i'll just roll with it.

may 2017 be good to you too :)