10 Things to Smile About – January 2014
It’s the end of January, and so far, so good. The year has been treating us okay. I’m linking up for 10 Things to Smile About – because, really, I can find at LEAST 10 things to smile about this month (and they weren’t all blogged about. That’s ok.)
1. I picked up with my boy’s monthly posts. He turned 28-months-old at the end of December. Be on the lookout for his 29-month post in a few days!
2. Fitness goals were made. And I signed up for races. (One has since been canceled.) By the end of today, I’m hoping to be signed up for a February race.
3. I committed to completing 12 projects in 12 months. I’m already off to a good start!
4. It snowed and we were able to play in it!
5. I completed my first of 12 craft projects. A no-sew fleece blanket.
6. We have completed another Eat in Month challenge. More on that next week. It’s definitely been interesting!
7. I’m still thrilled with my job. I’ve been in this new role for two months and it still feels weird – but a good weird.
8. Two weeks ago, my two-year-old told me “I. love. you.” all without prompting from me. It was the first time he had done that, and it was the best moment.
9. Our weather is supposed to hit the mid-50s today and tomorrow. After many days of negative wind chills, I cannot wait to get outside!
10. I’m trying to get more photos of my family of 3 this year. I snagged this one of us in the snow the other day. (Also, I didn’t want to completely leave my husband out of the post.)
Thinking back on the month, what made you smile?
I ran a 1/2 marathon and a 5k in January. The 1/2 I ran with my dad who turns 75 this month.
That’s amazing – and so fun!!
Yay for signing up for some races. One of the things I want to do this year is run my first 5K. I haven’t signed up for one yet, though – I am waiting for warmer weather š
Watching my little ones play in the snow definitely made me smile…even if I couldn’t play with them. When they smile, I smile!
I love when they say I love you on their own they do it in other ways too. I love all of your things to smile on it makes me smile also.
Oh man when I start thinking about it there are a lot of things that make me smile! My puppy…..my kids playing in the snow…. travelling….. Now I’ll be coming up with ideas all day!
I love this and I definitely have 10 things plus to be thankful for in January. I am signing up for the local track club which includes a few free races. Excited to get back out there and work towards my first half! Your son is gorgeous. I need to take more month milestone pics of my Zee.
We adopted twins (a boy and a girl) this past year and it’s been a long, hard journey. They’ve both been through more than any kid should endure and they’re only 7. This past week, my son told me he loved me and called me mom for the first time. They’ve lived with us for over a year so this definitely brought a smile to my face!
Thanks for your smile inducing post and for reminding me to think of all the things I have to smile about.
We had snow here, too. I’ve stuck to my resolutions, so that has made me smile.
I’ve stuck to my plans of my new business. lol I’ve also stayed on my healthy track.
This little bout of snow we had in the South this week made me smile. It left me homebound, but it made me happy to see the snow because I’m from the Midwest and I miss it! It’s so bright and cheery!
What a great way to end the month! We’re sick of snow though!
What an awesome month! I loved having the snow days and being able to spend more time with my son.
What a great snowy day picture! I remember those days. I can’t wait to take my daughter back to Colorado when she is a little bit older to play in the snow.
my kids have finally gotten to where they can have FUN playing board games together. and i love it
12 projects in 12 months is an awesome goal. Wishing you the best of luck with that, and with your runs!
Such a cute post! Love it. January has been a good month for me as well. I’ve totally gotten into shape and have jumped back on my blogging routine. I’m super excited about my 5K in a couple of weeks and can’t wait to kick it up a notch with a 10K late spring/early summer.
Oh, that first “I love you!” from your little one. That’s huge! Things that made me smile this month were snow days spent playing together!
Lovely post idea! It’s just like the gratitude list I do every Friday. I love all of your projects and goals- like the eat-in month challenge and 12 projects in 12 months, going to check that one out!
Yay for the snow! Well, yay for it not being a total snowapalooza for you like it was for some parts. I had a bunch of great things happen in January too!
Love positive posts like this! #8 is the BEST! I can remember when my son said I love you for the first time. Priceless!
Hubs and I are running a 1/2 marathon next month in Disney. The Princess Half. We over ran this week, and are paying for it!!
Oh love the idea of a craft a month… though I missed a month already! The blanket you made is great and I love the no sew aspect of it as yea sewing isn’t my thing.
Looks like you had fun in the snow. So happy you are liking your new job!
Thanks so much for linking up
Sounds like you’ve got a ton of reasons to smile! Your boy is so cute!
What great happenings! Isn’t it crazy how fast our kids grow up!
im still working on personal goals . I’m exceeded some blog goals already so that makes me feel good
Sounds like January was a success!! Congrats on Smiling š
You certainly do have a lot of things to smile about! What a sweet family!
You had a great month with lots to smile for. I remember when my son first say I love you. Such an amazing moment. He gives me reasons to smile everyday
Awe, I love the snow day fun pictures. Kids grow up so quickly it’s important to remind ourselves of all the things we love and enjoy.
What a great list. I love the pictures
January was a hard month, but my kids always make me smile! Friends and family stepping up to help when we needed it!
What a fun January you had! I love that you captured your highlights in one post. It will be easy to go back and relive those memories more easily when you can see them all in one spot š