Old and New(s)

The other day I was searching for a blog post I had written about O's eating habits to share with a friend. When I found it, I realized that I had written it almost one year ago. A year later, we are still struggling with this, maybe even more so now than we were then.
I began to wonder...what else was I thinking and writing about this time last year? What did the first two weeks of September 2012 look like for me? How has my life changed since then?

OLD Last year, I wrote about the importance the church, and some of the positives and negatives about being a member of a church body. My stand on this issue remains the same..."As a church, we should gather with one common interest, and that's Christ, building a relationship with him, and building a kingdom of believers. A kingdom that is filled with love."
O's struggle with school was also on my mind a year ago. We have made progress, and for that I am grateful.
Similar to last year, I continue to struggle with focusing on my own needs and praying for myself. While I often excel at the "love your neighbor" part of the commandment, I tend to forget that the phrase "as yourself" comes at the end of that verse. 
Because I am not someone who thinks that dwelling in the past is a super-productive use of time, I also wanted to share some of the new (and exciting) things that are and will be happening in my life.
NEW(S) I am looking forward to making some small changes to my blog design. Even though it's only been eleven months since I acquired this look, I am ready for a change. I'm currently working with Chelsea and hope to reveal my updated look soon!
O had his first soccer practice on Wednesday. He loved it! I am excited for this new adventure with him.   I have been asked to be a contributing writer for the Unveiled Wife website. I am honored to be a part of a place that provides encouragement and support for women, as wives. Look for my first post sometime next month.   I love my new work schedule. I am currently working outside the home three days each week, which is a reduction from last year. It has been great to have more time to do "school stuff" with the kids, make dinner more often and be less stretched with work assignments.
I am currently working with Shanna to create another virtual closet. This time, for fall and winter outfits. I loved my experience the first time and am excited to see what wardrobe options Shanna will create for me.

So, what's new and exciting in your life? What has changed in your life since this time last year? I'd love to know!