https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 15 May 2026 10:38:08 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-that-time-of-year/page/2#post-2404909 Wed, 30 Dec 2015 19:03:19 +0000 sera_87 2404909@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1) spend less/budget better/save. I'm sick of having a good cash inflow on paper and yet feeling like we never have any money.<br /> 2) meal plan better<br /> 3) achieve at B+/A overall average next semester<br /> 4) fully declutter my apartment<br /> 5) read more books - I only read 84 this year :(<br /> of course I have a stack of 7 right now, think I can read them before the first? :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-that-time-of-year#post-2403905 Wed, 30 Dec 2015 02:34:38 +0000 hellocupcake 2403905@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cheert16: seriously. This. Exactly this. Haha 🙃 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-that-time-of-year#post-2403894 Wed, 30 Dec 2015 01:54:13 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 2403894@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Goal for 2016 is sell our house and buy a new one. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-that-time-of-year#post-2403641 Tue, 29 Dec 2015 19:56:49 +0000 Lilbear 2403641@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My resolutions are to:<br /> 1. Fully declutter my home. (Actually do it this time - leave no closet unorganized!!!!)<br /> 2. Try to have more patience with certain family members. This will mostly involve healthy boundary setting and trying to not take things too personally. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-that-time-of-year#post-2403533 Tue, 29 Dec 2015 17:50:31 +0000 yoursilverlining 2403533@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did pretty well on my goals for 2015, and I'm ready to build on them and add a few new ones for 2016:</p> <p>- lose 3 more lbs and maintain that weight<br /> - read 4 full, adult novels<br /> - pay off the car loan from car I bought my parents<br /> - pay off remainder of DH's student loans<br /> - travel lots!<br /> - be kind to myself and others! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-that-time-of-year#post-2403359 Tue, 29 Dec 2015 15:35:46 +0000 JessicaMcB 2403359@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1. Drink more water</p> <p>2. Read more books (that do not involve illustrations of rabbit in tutus or anthropomorphized vegetables on various adventures lol)</p> <p>3. Be more structured in my SAHM day-to-day pursuits</p> <p>4. Be less emotionally invested in the things that happen outside my own home. I have too many feelings haha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-that-time-of-year#post-2403341 Tue, 29 Dec 2015 15:18:30 +0000 cheert16 2403341@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1. Buy less "stuff" &amp; declutter. I feel like our house is closing in on us with all the kid toys and random stuff. Time to ditch it and have a clean slate<br /> 2. Pay off debt (and get aggressive about how to do that!)<br /> 3. Take better care of myself- that means eating better, working out more, and taking ME time!<br /> 4. back away from the electronics- less screen time for myself and LO's! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-that-time-of-year#post-2403330 Tue, 29 Dec 2015 15:09:47 +0000 jhd 2403330@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I want to lose ten pounds and get back into the habit of going to the gym. I really had a hard time making time to exercise this fall and it's so important for my mental health! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-that-time-of-year#post-2403309 Tue, 29 Dec 2015 14:55:55 +0000 Mae 2403309@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Find happiness and balance in my new situation (working full time after staying home for 20 mo). And balance not just between work and home, but also between the needs of my daughter, myself, and my husband. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-that-time-of-year#post-2403307 Tue, 29 Dec 2015 14:52:17 +0000 brownepiano 2403307@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With #2 on the way, my goal is to survive 2016. I really am trying to not set any expectations for this year because I'm pretty sure it is going to be a rough one! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-that-time-of-year#post-2403280 Tue, 29 Dec 2015 14:35:02 +0000 Crystal 2403280@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FaithFertility: @ChiCalGoBee: thank you. :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-that-time-of-year#post-2402346 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 18:58:00 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2402346@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I actually kept my 2015 goal (I don't call them new year resolutions either as much as goals for the year) - I lost 15 lbs and maintained a pretty solid workout regimen. My goal for 2016 is slightly up that to 20 lbs, run a 5k, do a full pull-up (I can pull-up 135 lbsm but not quite my bodyweight), and five pushups.<br /> Other goals include: paying off my student loan, paying off my two credit cards, and paying down at least 10k of DH's student loans.<br /> Once that's done, we can start our adoption and house fund :heart: :heart:<br /> There is lots of good to be had in 2016 and I'm super excited for it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-that-time-of-year#post-2402343 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 18:53:55 +0000 Synchronicity 2402343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a few areas that I want to see change in this year:<br /> 1. Work on our finances. Mostly just cleaning up unnecessary spending, focusing on adding to our savings.<br /> 2. Getting on my yoga mat at least 4-5 times a week... Daily would be better but I want to keep it low pressure<br /> 3. I want to focus on being a happier, more stress-free person. I'm a better wife and better person in general when I'm not anxious and nagging and always trying to control everything, so I'm going to try to work on my attitude and let things go where I can.<br /> 4. Friends. I am an introvert by nature and I've let too many friendships slide or disintegrate in the last 5 years. I'd love to work on being more social, making new friends. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-that-time-of-year#post-2402226 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 17:12:15 +0000 birdofafeather 2402226@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ChiCalGoBee: that's awesome! we always had fun posting up at coast hwy and cheering on our friends running! good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-that-time-of-year#post-2402107 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 15:36:49 +0000 Smurfette 2402107@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p> [attach=1508/15/o035gr.600x600.image.jpeg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-that-time-of-year#post-2402068 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 15:05:28 +0000 Torchwood 2402068@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Eliminating cokes except at movies (I just really like the whole experience with popcorn and coke). Get back to much healthier eating ASAP since LO is starting solids. And do a better job of maintaining the house. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-that-time-of-year#post-2401950 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 13:56:48 +0000 ChiCalGoBee 2401950@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: You're so sweet! Honestly I meant to do 3 which is a local challenge where I live (it's a series of three half marathons spread throughout the year), but then a friend challenged me to the fourth and I figured I'd already be trained so why not? I am so sorry you had to pull out after all that hard work training for it :sad: . Feel free to wall me if you want encouragement or to commiserate over training woes! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-that-time-of-year#post-2401881 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 13:28:20 +0000 avivoca 2401881@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ChiCalGoBee: 4 half-marathons! That's awesome! I'm hoping I can finish training for and run mine in April without getting injured or sick. I got sick two days before my last one and had to pull out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-that-time-of-year#post-2401871 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 13:25:33 +0000 mediagirl 2401871@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I want to pick up a new hobby. My town is offering crochet classes for beginners so I think I'm going to try that out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-that-time-of-year#post-2401864 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 13:22:42 +0000 ChiCalGoBee 2401864@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Crystal: I SO SO SO hope 2016 is your year. :heart: </p> <p>I have lots of goals for our family, but a few that just pertain to myself:</p> <p>1)I'm planning to run 4 half-marathons in 2016 as a fitness goal.<br /> 2) I intended to make 2015 the "year of declutter," but I had a newborn, so that was kind of a stupid goal for this past year! Hoping I can finally get more organized in 2016!<br /> 3) I'm a knitter, and have been working on a blanket since I was 3 months pregnant with my son. He's 13 months now, and I want to finally finish it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-that-time-of-year#post-2401746 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 11:38:16 +0000 bushelandapeck 2401746@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would like to also make our marriage a top priority. It's been very hard for us since having DS 3.5 years ago so I know we need to work on things. I would also like to get back into working out as I have put that on the back burner due to exhaustion and having two kids running around. It's definitely something that makes my whole outlook better when I take the time to do it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-that-time-of-year#post-2401735 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 11:33:33 +0000 artsyfartsy 2401735@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Be kinder to myself. Stop over-analyzing every single thing in my life. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-that-time-of-year#post-2401728 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 11:29:57 +0000 LilSprinkles 2401728@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm an introvert and have a hard time making new friends. My goal is to open up a bit more and make some new friends. DH is in the military, so we move every few years, and I really would like to make some good friends at our new base. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-that-time-of-year#post-2401691 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 11:08:18 +0000 FaithFertility 2401691@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Crystal: many prayers for a baby in 2016 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-that-time-of-year#post-2401685 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 11:04:18 +0000 LuLu Mom 2401685@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm more of a "goals" type of person than resolution so I do a mix. </p> <p>1. try a new restaurant/type of cuisine once a month (broaden my horizons so to speak)<br /> 2. by May 7th be back to my wedding weight (10 pounds)<br /> 3. Finances - 2016 is our year of less shopping/more saving-paying things off so we can buy a bigger home in 2017 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-that-time-of-year#post-2401616 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 10:38:36 +0000 snowjewelz 2401616@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Agree about prioritizing our marriage more since we're out of the 1st year so we have no excuse! </p> <p>I really want to loose more weight before we TTC #2! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-that-time-of-year#post-2401369 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 04:58:04 +0000 Cherrybee 2401369@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not setting any. Im going to be very kind to myself this year. I don't need to set myself any extra challenges!</p> <p>My goal for 2016 is to survive the newborn stage without completely losing it, ditch breastfeeding if its even a little bit hard, to dose up on anti-depressants the second I think I might need them and to try to enjoy having a baby just a tiny bit this time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-that-time-of-year#post-2401339 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 01:01:38 +0000 Crystal 2401339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hopefully finally have our first baby, or at the very least, be pregnant. Of course, that's been my goal since 2012s NYE, so...</p> <p>I really want to take good care of myself this year. Not only losing weight, but also being kinder to myself, more patient, feeding myself better more whole foods, and exercise more. i think this will be much better for my mental health as we face more fertility treatments. </p> <p>I want to work on my patience and not be as agitated by the small things that don't matter. </p> <p>I want to be a better wife to DH. He is so amazing and supportive, and I want to be a better more active partner to him. </p> <p>I also want to drink more wine and wear less pants. 😉 Just live more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-that-time-of-year#post-2401322 Sun, 27 Dec 2015 23:38:46 +0000 gingerbebe 2401322@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well, we have LO2 due in May and I feel like I can barely manage DS (16 months), so I have a lot of anxiety about adding another and our new childcare arrangements and what not. So my resolution is to remove as many stressors as I can, get more aggressive treatment for my anxiety if necessary once the baby is born, (i.e. be prepared for PPA again) and arrange our resources in such a way that I have a lot of post partum help lined up ready to go. </p> <p>My family has been a major stressor this past year so I really need to make some tough calls and decisions that seem really cold to outsiders to preserve my sanity and focus on my husband and my kids. DH and I are exhausted from traveling with and for family three different times this year and we are looking at ways to reduce that stress next year, which will make lots of people upset. Oh well.</p> <p>We are about to finish paying off my student loans so we are looking to get aggressive with DH's loans next year and hopefully be done with his soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/its-that-time-of-year#post-2401246 Sun, 27 Dec 2015 21:23:08 +0000 loveisstrange 2401246@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ra: hahah, yes!</p> <p>In reality, just take care of myself. I lost a lot of weight the first part of last year and was doing really well, and then my grandma died in April and I haven't been able to fully pull myself out of the depression since. I've gained a lot of weight, my skin has gone to shit.... So my goal is to kick myself in the ass. </p>