Now that summer is gone and we're in our own place, spending more time indoors, I've been thinking of some things I want to accomplish this winter. I've been thinking a lot more about my
New Year's resolution to capture the moments and I've realized I've totally slipped out of that. So, I've made a list of things I want to do this winter. Not only projects, but changes I want to make in myself as well. Since my birthday is the end of the Spring, I thought I'd set that as my deadline. I may add more to my list, but for now, here are some things I want to get down before then.
1.
Potty train Ana2. Lose 10 pounds
- not quite there. But I've extended the deadline for the end of the summer. I should be there by then.3. Make
my sister's throw pillow -
I know, Shari, I'm a slacker4.
Make curtains for my living room5.
Make curtains for the kids' room - I actually just decided not to make a curtain. Maybe in our next place6. Learn to make bread that turns out like my mom's
- didn't even try. But I did learn how to make really good alfredo, potato soup, gravy, paella, and lots of other yummy stuff.7.
Read a book a month (or more)Books I've read:
Persuasion
The Scarlett Pimpernel
Gathering Blue
Twilight
Bud, Not Buddy
Austenland
Tending Roses
The Tale of Despereaux8
. Make Halloween costumes for the kids9.
Get better about keeping myself under control in frustrating circumstances - I don't know if I'd consider this one "done" but I've gotten better, and that's what I wanted anyway.10.
Get out of my comfort zone more often - I've really made an effort, which is good.11.
Get into better scripture/prayer habits - improved, anyway12. Set a good routine and stick to it
- I'm in a routine, just not a good one...13. Organize my house just like I like it and keep it that way so housework is not overwhelming -
I did this for a while, then I got out of it, and now I'm not living in our own place. Hopefully we'll start out right14. Get caught up in my scrapbook and figure out a system for next year
- I did get some done, but I'm not quite caught up...15.
Make Jack’s Christmas stocking16.
Send out Christmas cards17.
Make a card table house for AnaThat's what I could think of for now. I'll probably add more goals to my list as time goes. I'll keep checking back and marking when I get things done.
4 comments:
Your goals seem so simple, yet so challenging at the same time. I wish you well. You & Candace are inspiring me to make a list...
Erin! I'm so gald you found my blog!!! I'll have to read up and find out waht you've been up to! I've tried to email you but the address I have is no good, but I never wanted to delete you from my contacts so, your still in there just not with a valid address. I'm a nerd!
Wow. That is a long list. Although, some of them are cross-off once type things. But things like "catching up on scrapbooking" and "establishing a routine" are on-going. Don't get overwhelmed trying to do it all at once. Pick one or two a day (or week, or month) to focus on instead of trying to do it all. Don't burn yourself out; it will just make you depressed. Good luck and call me frequently to discuss how its all going. Oh, and try Flylady for the clean house thing. You might be surprised.
Every time I make a list to do on monday, I finish it on friday. And every New Year's Eve I make goals like you did and the next New Year's Eve I read them and say "Oh yea!" But I love setting goals. I like making plans. And at least I'm moving forward. (generally) I bet it feels good to you to take a big breath and be ready to start on that list. And who cares if you don't get it all done. The joy is in the doing. At least you're doing. Good luck!!
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