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What. a. year! I keep seeing posts from friends regarding how 2019 was awful. I have to say, while we had some rough times, the good far outweighed the bad times.
Professional Life
2019 Summed Up
My professional life blossomed this year. It took a lot of hard work, including long hours and late nights. But I set big goals and surpassed my own expectations!
2020 Goals
I’m going to push it even harder this upcoming year. I’m going to work smarter and harder. I may even hire some help (whether it be a VA or someone to help watch the kids one day a week while I work), which is huge for me!
I’m really excited to continue several partnerships and to take on a major undertaking with a local brand! It’s going to push me beyond my comfort zone, but I’m ready for it. Speaking of comfort zones, I really stayed out of photos this year. I featured mostly food, spaces, and my kids. But in 2020 I vow to be IN my content more! Stay tuned!
Personal Life
2019 Summed Up
Old House Stress
This year was a really stressful year for our little family. Chad spent most of his ‘spare’ time at our old house, getting it ready to be put on the market. This largely meant that we rarely saw him. The kids craved his attention in the moments where he was home and, well, he was just plain ol’ exhausted.
Travel Time
The good news is that when he was around, we made the most of our time together. We took trips to Great Wolf Lodge, went camping at Jellystone Park in Pennsylvania, and even snuck in a trip to Kalahari!
We also (somehow) made it to Columbus several times as well as a trip to Kentucky! It was a crazy travel year, for sure.
Celebrations
We celebrated our final babies first birthday by throwing a big birthday bash at our forever home — our first real time hosting! It was a lot of work, but we were finally able to show our family and friends this incredible space.
The kids had so much fun playing in the yard and jumping on the trampoline.
2020 Goals
This year offers a fairly blank slate. I’d like to do some local travel ahead of our big trip to Hilton Head Island late this Summer. But other than that, we have no official plans.
I’ll be taking my kids on new adventures here in Ohio and exploring new neighborhoods in an effort to connect more with my community and to help nurture their curiosity.
Health
2019 Summed Up
Guys, I mildly failed at all things ‘health’ related this year. The stress of life and a serious time-management issue on my part resulted in very poor year of health and fitness for me. The one and only thing I did that is deserving of any credit is running the Pittsburgh Half Marathon.
2020 Goals
Things are changing. In fact, I’ve already started making changes. I’m being MUCH more conscious of my food choices and making MY health a top priority this year.
As cliché as it sounds, I am going to get back to my regular weight this year. For those of you who haven’t been following along since before this year, you’ll know that I used to be workout fanatic. I’ve lost some of my mojo thanks to pregnancy and kids, but I think I’ve figured out what I need to get my excitement back.
Try new things
As a previous obsessive yogi, it has been years since I was ‘active’ in the community. I’ve tried the at-home practice, but it just wasn’t my thing. A new studio opened in my town and I’m going to try their hot power classes!
I’m also signed up for an OrangeTheory Fitness class trial. Now, if only I could get my hands on a Peleton 😛
Get back on track
Having babies and adjusting to being a work-from-home mom four years ago really did a number on my nutrition. I was no longer tied to a desk. You would think working from home would offer more balance, right? For me it did not. I have struggled with the freedom and my diet has suffered.
Now that we are officially finished with having babies (and now that we’re through the newborn phase entirely), I’m able to get a bit of my life back. And, for me, that means getting back in control.
For me, it’s less about weight than it is about comfort. And I just haven’t felt comfortable in my own skin for the last few years. I do have a goal-weight, but it is not unrealistic. I’ve set an attainable goal for myself as a ‘big picture’ thought.
Writing it all out feels surreal. I cannot believe what this last year has brought our family (and I can’t believe we made it through). But I’m infinitely excited for what’s to come.
What goals do you have for 2020?
Fantastic blog. I feel extremely inspired after reading. Thank you for sharing.
WOW 2019 was great and 2020 will be bettr. BTW love your blog. So cute
So glad you had such a great year! I hope you continue shredding this year too!!
Kileen
cute & little
What a year you’ve had! We’re going through similar with moving houses right now and it is stressful, worth it when it’s done though!
Last year was a big year for you! Lots going on. I found it hard after kids to get on track with fitness and nutrition also. The kids just want to snack all the time and are always hungry so you end up snacking too and then they only eat half of their dinner so you take bites off their plate… its terrible!
Sounds like 2019 was great for you and I hope 2020 is even better. Good luck with your goals x
I am so happy you had such an amazing 2019, i did as well! I am so looking forward to 2020, yay!!!
Come to my gym and workout with meeeee!!! Lifting weights changed my liffffe. Down 17lbs and up 6 lbs muscle!
Where are you working out!?
Wow, you’ve had an action-packed year for sure. Congrats on the youngest’s first birthday! Glad to hear that your career expectations have been surpassed. Onwards and upwards. Bring on 2020!
Prioritizing health is a great goal. And, I love Orange Fitness. Despite everything you had going on in 2019, you successfully met your goals. There is no reason you will not exceed your goals in 2020. Good luck!
I loved reading this review! Running a half marathon is a HUGE accomplishment and deserves A LOT of credit. Wishing you a joyous and successful 2020!
I try not to judge my year from just one situation. There is always a lot to be grateful for. Your 2019 looked great, wishing a better and prosperous 2020.
I love how you reflected back on your 2019 and got some nifty goals for 2020! Good luck and Happy New YEar!
2020 is a year of me trying new things too. I also want to revamp some things in my life this year.
Wow good luck to your 2020 goals. Yes, it may be tiring, but there’s no way to go but up:)
Congratulations for having a great 2019 . Now wishing you a more fabulous 2020.
What a phenomenal year you have had in 2019, it is very encouraging to know that you will keep raising the bar, really inspiring.
Love reading your blog. I grew up in Cleveland (Newburg Hrs) and I know Cuyahoga Falls well. If it wasn’t so darn cold in the winter, we’d be living there.