We had to take Kyle to the doctor on Friday (again, my god) because he had pinkeye and some bad allergies. The doctor looked through his file and then at us and said, "He has been here a LOT this month." Yep, he sure has and that about sums up our January: GROSS. Also: cold.
Huh, I wonder if one has to do with the other?
Our pipes froze and broke, our gas bill went through the roof (and then kept going, HA HA SHOOT ME), the temperature outside plummeted to 11 degrees at one point and we all suffered through with colds and pinkeye and ear infections and strep and HI FEBRUARY, BE NICE TO US, OK?
It's so easy to dismiss an entire month because of some low points, and seeing the silver lining of a few days in January is hard, folks. Especially that one day when it was 48 degrees in our house.
But.
I lost eight pounds this month, through much better eating and regular workouts. I started a new role at work, which I'm thrilled about. (See!) I had a fun birthday party thrown for me. I went to the movies solo, and that was more fun than my 15 year old self would be comfortable admitting. I collaborated with this talented lady on an online book club that is 300+ members strong. I had an incredible date night with Mike for my birthday and our six-year anniversary. Kyle officially said his first word (ball!).
Life is good even when it's not, you know?
I'm excited for February, too. We're hosting Kyle's first birthday party this weekend, and Mike and I have a night-away trip planned for Valentine's and I'm kicking up my 5K training, too.
What are you excited about doing in February?
I'm excited about getting Torsten's company up and running, and filing our taxes and (hopefully) getting a big refund.
Posted by: Jess | Monday, February 01, 2010 at 01:04 PM
I'm excited to file our taxes, because we thought we'd owe about $4,000 b/c of Jason's unemployment, but all the tax calculators say it will only be about $860. I want to know FOR SURE.
Posted by: pickles & dimes | Monday, February 01, 2010 at 01:08 PM
I'm excited about going to the Olympics- and about going on an anniversary trip with my husband (and kids). Hope February is a great month for you!
Posted by: Carrie | Monday, February 01, 2010 at 01:14 PM
Personally? I'm looking forward to having this baby and taking him home! It's finally February! Hooray!
Posted by: Becky | Monday, February 01, 2010 at 01:22 PM
I can't remember what I'm excited about--because Kyle said "Ball!" Also, happy birthday, big kid!
Posted by: Kader | Monday, February 01, 2010 at 01:22 PM
Nice work on the 8 pounds! I just cried yesterday to my boyfriend - giving him the poor me speech about how I wish my body was different....but I haven't done anything about it. (Makes sense, no?) :P
I feel like I have gotten to the point where I see people who have to do NOTHING to look hot in a bikini, and they can eat 3 hotdogs, a jumbo pop and fries for every meal. It's hard to know you have to work harder than some people, but I think figuring out that that's just the way it's going to be is the first step.
I'm excited for a February where I am going to start exercising more and building up some muscle so I can join those bikini girls AND beat them in arm wrestling. Heh.
Posted by: Shelly | Monday, February 01, 2010 at 01:23 PM
That is quite a bit of good mixed in with the January suckage :)
I'm excited to start our childbirth classes (on Sunday!)
Posted by: HollyLynne | Monday, February 01, 2010 at 02:38 PM
I excited that after February comes MARCH and in MARCH things thaw. I've always been thankful that our twins' birthday is at the end of January, because that's a little bright spot to break up the bleakness of the winter doldrums.
February is historically a LONG month in these parts, especially for being so short!
Posted by: Marie Green | Monday, February 01, 2010 at 04:39 PM
Oh, February! I'm so excited for it. I have two big things this month one is my first away from home ALONE since Nate was born. 4 days in Chicago w/ 3 girlfriends. I get to fly without a diaper bag! Sleep without one ear open! And, see Oprah.
Then, oh, then we get to find out what this baby is.
Posted by: Christina | Monday, February 01, 2010 at 05:28 PM
We're having my son's second birthday party at the park on 2/6 (his birthday is 2/8) so I'm excited about that. Otherwise, I'm pretty sure I have nothing else planned, which is good because January was frantic and stressful and I'd love to relax.
Posted by: april | Monday, February 01, 2010 at 06:40 PM
I'm excited to have my daughter's first birthday party 2/21 and the fact that I get to spend the whole week home with her as I take the last of my maternity leave. Ok, and I guess I'm also looking forward to the capcakes that will be at previously mentioned party. :)
Posted by: Miranda | Monday, February 01, 2010 at 08:40 PM
i'm happy about a fresh start in a new month. something about february 1st being on a monday just sits right with me, and i'm feeling stirrings of actual motivation deep down inside. hallelujah!
Posted by: auntie | Tuesday, February 02, 2010 at 03:10 PM
I am excited about Little Man's birthday party! And birth classes. And a new car!
Posted by: Heather | Tuesday, February 02, 2010 at 08:20 PM