When I heard of the idea of picking a word to be your theme for 2012 rather than doing resolutions I was kinda excited. A theme for the year seemed so much easier than making resolutions that I am bound to screw up.
But then I really struggled to pick a word. And I read a few other blogs where bloggers picked some great words like perspective or fun. And I thought damn, those are good words. I want more perspective and fun in 2013 too, why didn’t I think of those. But really neither of those words were my word.
2012 was hectic and filled with more change and chaos than my brain is good at comprehending. So in 2013 I find myself wanting quiet and calm. I want my new house to start feeling like a home. I want comfort and familiarity. So my word for 2013 is,
Love that idea! If only I could manage to just be content with the things in my life. I love the saying, to take life one day at a time, and enjoy the moment. I will definitely try to do just that this year as well!
My word for 2013 is patience. Something I really need to work on in my life. Something I believe will help me to be a better wife, mother, and person in general. Good luck in 2013!
Patience is a great word and a hard one, good luck with it.
Oh I love your word….mine is "believe".
I had thought about believe. I think that's a great word, good luck with it.
I love this word. 🙂
Thank you : )
You picked a perfect word especially with Jack being so young. We tend to get caught up in so much stuff that takes us away from enjoying the beauty of the little things that our little ones bring to us. I wish you the feeling of being content all year long! Happy 2013! xo
Thank you Kristen. I think it is a good word for his age, I tend to feel like we should be doing things and it's nice to slow down and focus on what makes us happy even if it's just sitting on the floor together.
I love this word. I struggle with it so much that if I had picked it, I would have failed immediately. Why is it so hard to just be happy with what is instead of wondering what "should" be or what might have been? Why do I always think being content would happen if only… Great post. Very inspiring!
Thank you I struggle with the, what I should be doing or what might have been or what could be so much that I tend to forget what I have. Which is why I picked this word cause I really don't want to feel stressed and worried about all that what if's or might have beens or coulda, woulda, shoulda's I just want to enjoy.
I think I picked a word but I am still working on my post. Late to the game on this one.
And so funny, at first I thought your word was "CON-tent", not "Cuhn-tent"! I like the second one better… 🙂
Yeah I actually googled the spelling to make sure it wasn't "CON-tent".
I was just going to say the same thing as Elaine (above) about it being CONtent. Reading it that way I thought, yes, that's a good word, make everything in your life count and only let in what is important. See? Either way it works 🙂 Happy New Year!
LOL I googled the spelling just to be sure.
Love this word! The thought of filling 2013 with things that make you feel happy sounds absolutely great!
Yes but it's not as easy as it sounds. I keep working to make sure before I agree to do something or spend time on something that it's something I enjoy.
I absolutely love this post. I get worked up over my daughter not eating, and why? If she's hungry, she'll eat. I want to do more things that make me happy, too. Make more memories. I'm stealing your word as mine!