Hey there, 2019!!! Not really sure where December went, but she ran out the door real quick! I woke up this morning and had to think what day it was and where I was supposed to be for a few minutes. It doesn’t help that I wasn’t looking forward to my coffee this morning. Black, no cream. Yup, I am doing Whole 30 this month. I wasn’t going to, but Chris said he wanted to so it is just easier that way. I am actually, mostly, looking forward to it. I have been eating like garbage the last month and I feel horrible. All puffy and bloated, face broken out like crazy. It will be good to get back to a routine and clean up my eating!
Of course, Christmas happened. It is so magical to see it through Zoe’s eyes!!! She loved every minute of it. We got to spend some great time with family and kept it pretty low key. We are usually in Gatlinburg right now, but I have no vacation time due to my new job…so back to reality it is! Hoping that we can start making it annually again next year.
Santa spoiled Zoe, and me! There were lots of cookies and treats to be had. We made a little dent in the Christmas movie list. There were so many we didn’t watch this year.
And of course, there was lots of good eats….
I normally wake up totally depressed to go back to work after the holidays. But not this year. This year I am thankful to have a job. One that doesn’t crush my soul and make me hate life. Sure, I would rather be home with my family…but since I have to adult….at least I can do it with a smile!
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Years!!! I hope to be around this space on the regular again, and look forward to catching up with you all! How was your holiday? Do you have any resolutions or goals this year?
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Happy for you, it’s so relieving to be at a job you enjoy! Looks like a wonderful Christmas, so much fun with Zoe. Happiest new year wishes to your family- here’s to a great year!
So thankful we’re both starting 2019 off on a better foot. Cheers to a great year, friend!
What an amazing Christmas! Nothing is better than seeing kids excitement when they’re opening gifts or enjoying other holiday things. It looks like Zoe had so much fun- I love the picture of her with the cookies. Do you ever get used to black coffee?? I use waaay too much creamer and know I need to cut back, but it’s so hard! Yay for going back to a job you enjoy after having time off.
christmas really does change when you have kids – the excitement, the twinkle in their eyes…brings you back to what the christmas spirit really is about. so glad that you guys had a fantastic holiday and i’m even more glad that you have found a job that you actually like!!!
happy new year, my friend xoxoox
That makes me so happy to hear about going back – I’m the same way – it didnt bother me nearly as bad as years past!!!!
Good luck with the Whole 30 – you’re a pro at it now!
& your little model – she just made me smile all through the holidays with your IG pics!!
Santa certainly did love you and Zoe!!! I especially love her little kitchen!
You guys look like you had a fabulous season. Zoe looks so cute in that pink jacket!! I know you will rock Whole 30! started back with Keto today too – a healthier version than I did before though. Also tons of exercise this time.
Love Christmas with kids – it just makes it a thousand times more magical. Love the picture of the three of you you snuck in down in a corner. 🙂 So glad that you’re so much happier at work – and I hope you guys get back to Gatlinburg next year!
Happy New Year! Love the pic from Christmas with all three of you.
What a wonderful Christmas! I am so glad you woke up with such a great attitude to start off the new year! You deserve it!
Spending Christmas with kids is so wonderful! I was in Austin for XMas but then went to CHicago and did a post christmas with m y family and seeing my neice & nephews open gifts made it so much better!
Seeing Zoe’s face during christmas is so precious! I think you were both on Santa’s nice list this past year 🙂 Good luck with Whole30! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
Look at that new year – new you – new job attitude!! I’m so happy for you, Nadine! I hope this year is amazing for you!
Those food pictures are torture… I’m so hungry right now! LOL
Zoe posing is the cutest thing! And look at all those gifts under the tree! She cleaned house!
I am so happy that you have a new job that isn’t soul crushing! That is one of the worst feelings ever! I love Zoe’s little reindeer outfit! So cute!
Hooray for a great Christmas and New Years! I hear you on the eating like crap during the holidays, and I’m trying to get my body through some sort of detox by eating better and working out again. I’m back at work as well, but at least you’re happier about being at your new job!
Happy New Year! I definitely need to get back to eating healthier after all those holiday sweets. And I need to get up and moving more often. Dance classes start again next week so that’s a plus!! I’m glad that your new job has you going to work with a smile, and I hope that 2019 is an amazing year for you.
-Lauren
It was so tough going back to work this week. Ugh! Glad you and Zoe got spoiled from Santa and Zoe got to really enjoy the magic of Christmas! Love your new purse and wallet! All the best for 2019!
Happy New Year lovely lady! So glad to hear you are doing well and are happy with your job . . . oh what a difference that makes! Zoe is freaking adorable and kids make Christmas magical. I’m doing the Whole 30 too so high give girl. I started on Jan 2nd so I’m a day behind the official one but still plugging along. I was so ready for it too . . . I for sure need to reign it back in! Good luck to you and cheers to an amazing 2019!
I love your outlook on life and the new year. I had a bit of a Christmas hangover and I am still trying to recover. Plus it always seems like I get sick right at the new year. Love all the photos from Christmas. I put together a kitchen like that and it took at least 4 hours. You did it the right way. Ha. Love the purse you got!!! Have a great weekend
So glad you all had such a great Christmas! I LOVE your new purse- the color is gorgeous. And isn’t is so nice to not dread going back to work? So glad you are in a much happier place now! 🙂
Ummmmm can I be Zoe, please?? Look at all her loot. I’m glad you are liking the new job. It makes such a difference right?