Looking back and moving forwards......

So here we are at the beginning of November already and I cannot believe how fast this year has passed. People say that time flies more quickly as we get older and I certainly feel that this year more than ever. It feels like only last week it was summer and we were enjoying holidays at the beach, birthdays and many a BBQ gathering with friends. I blink and suddenly its all about Christmas already!!

I have realised that I am someone who likes to look back a lot. Mostly with fond memories. I wish I was someone who always focuses on what's ahead, what's happening next but I can't help it, I do spend quite a bit of my time reminiscing about old times, especially in relation to my kids, my weight and our financial state. Does everyone do this? Or is it just me?

Life is good right now. It's been a pretty calm, drama free year for Roland career wise (which is a rare thing believe me) and the kids are growing and developing at a crazy pace. Olivia is doing so well at school and has settled into juniors really well. She's a happy little thing. And me, well I'm feeling calm and  and finding some inner peace with regards to juggling work & motherhood (still a work in progress).

This year has been about some pretty big milestones also, the main one being Georgia starting school for the first time. I cannot fathom it and we are half a term in. She has taken to school really well and loved going in every day until half term..... then last night when I tucked her into bed, she told me she 'hates school as it's boring and she prefers weekends at home, they are much more fun' bless. Little does she know.... this is life my dear. The novelty appears to have worn off a little. Luckily she seemed happy enough to go into class this morning so hopefully, that half term blip will pass soon enough. She's a clever, perceptive little thing my Georgia. She said something to me this morning, when I was hassling her to hurry up as we had to do her hair for school...."Mummy, I wish time went slower so I had time to do what I want instead of rushing".........blimey, at only (almost) five years old she is experiencing my life long challenge already. Not good.

So I am going to work on a few things between now and Christmas:-

1. Slow down, enjoy the moment and do not rush the kids so much.
2. Loose all the weight I've gained this year.
3. Get fitter and keep up with the exercise.
4. Spend more time alone with my hubby and reinstate 'date night'.

I will check back in to report on progress...........................................