I’m not sure that any year will compare to 2011, however, I’m not shutting the possibility out. 2011 was full of the unexpected, loaded with firsts, and entirely unforgettable. There were so many ups and downs and in between moments, every one worthwhile in their own way. So here is an over view of the good and bad, the happy and sad, and everything in between.
I was reminiscing on the last 5 years of my life in January of 2011 and took it upon myself to make a huge change in my life. Most people who knew me knew I was a “party” girl. I went out, drank too much, and made an ass of myself. I never had an alcohol problem but I drank socially, I was socializing with the wrong crowd. So I quit partying. I quit drinking hard alcohol and beer. I now only, on special occasions, have 1-2 glasses of wine or champagne with dinner. I don’t see the point in drinking yourself into a stupor. And when the night is over what do you have to show for yourself, a headache in the morning?
With that abrupt lifestyle change came another huge one. I needed to change the people I socialized with. So I left the ones who stirred up drama and mayhem. As crazy as it sounds I actually moved out of my home, changed my number, and had to delete and block them from my social networking profile. Simply telling them I no longer wanted to be friends was not good enough. But along with ridding myself of toxic friends, I learned who my true friends were and even picked some new ones up along the way. Reuniting with old friends and meeting new ones has been incredible. I couldn’t ask for better friends now.
In February of 2011, the 10th to be exact, I found out I was pregnant. Not expected or planned in any way but I wouldn’t take it back if I could. I was 8 weeks along and terrified. This was going to be a long 9 months. I was due September 28th. The entire idea of pregnancy was terrifying to me; carrying a life inside me, gaining weight, giving birth, and being a mom. Not that I thought I wouldn’t be a good mom but I wasn’t ready to be a mom, so I thought. But to my surprise those 9 months were some of the best months I have had. I had never been healthier and felt better in my entire life.
The pregnancy took up most of my year. Preparing myself and my life for a baby was pretty demanding. I found out I was having a girl. Oh geez! A miniature me. I knew right then I was in for a world of trouble. 9 months came and went faster than it ever had before and on September 22nd at 12:05am I gave birth to the most beautiful baby girl. Aubrey Sky Knarr weighing in at 5lbs 140z and 20 inches long. She was perfect in every way. There is absolutely nothing to complain about. I had the easiest pregnancy and I have the best baby. She has remained on the same sleep schedule since the womb and is healthy and growing too fast. She sleeps all through the night with one dream feeding at 4:00 am. She has filled the last 3 months of 2011 with so many wonderful moments.
The only complaint I have about the entire year is that my best friend has been deployed for the majority of it. He doesn’t know this but he actually inspired the changes I have made this last year. And he has unknowingly made me into a much better person. Despite the distance we are closer than ever. But I do miss him like crazy. There are so many times I think about how much better it would be if he was here. But I am so proud of what he does, the long hours and hard work he puts in makes me so grateful not only to him but to all our troops. I cannot wait to see him when he comes home.
All in all, I would say 2011 was the best year yet. So thank you, 2011 for being amazing. Here is to the unforgettable moments, the unlikely friendships, the unbreakable bonds and all the little things that helped make it such a remarkable year. And to the birth of my daughter which has shaped and changed my life forever. I cannot wait to see what 2012 has in store.
oh i loved reading this meg! lets hang out again soon!
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