If I've learned anything in my short life, it is that life throws you curve balls. So, perhaps it is a better idea to create a list of reasonable resolutions that I actually have a chance to accomplish. Baby steps, you know?
So, here it goes. The List. For 2010. In no particular order.
1) Have a second child (we're well on our way with that one).
2) Have the baby weight from second child lost within five months through reasonable eating and such. Nothing crazy. I refuse to come upon that baby's first birthday still carrying "the baby weight". I lost the weight with Cub easily, but I know the second will be tougher, hence I am giving myself a strict goal. I love food and I love to eat.
3) Host a Mardi Gras party for my friends.
4) Begin potty training Cub around his second birthday (or at least exposing him to the idea of it--don't worry I won't rush it [I can see those comments coming already!!]).
5) Take a weekend trip with my hubby.
6) Read Lost Horizon again.
7) Give to someone anonymously.
8) Keep my hair long.
9) Volunteer for a cause I believe in.
10) Take whatever steps necessary to be the best wife and the best mom I can be. This is ambiguous because I think it will change throughout the year!
How about you? Are you into the New Year's Resolution thing??
Have a lovely day.
I normally am not, but this year I do have a few. Lose weight. I wish it was baby weight, but I lost that easily, but I was about 35 lbs over weight to begin with. So far, I've lost around 5 lbs. My main resolution is to live a balanced life. I want to find the best balance between being a Wife, Mom, Daughter, Sister, Co-worker, etc. I tend to burn the candle at all ends and make me and everyone around me miserable! So if I can find balance, I will be very happy.
ReplyDeleteI am resolved to survive till summer (ie-make it through delivery, maternity leave, coming back to work, two wedding cakes), and then I'll breathe. ;) Oh, and I second the stuff about being a better wife and friend, etc. An ambiguous resolution but good nonetheless. :)
ReplyDeleteI am resolved to finish these last few months of my job with excellence because right now I feel like coasting my way to May in a haze of "Meh...I'm almost outta here..."!
ReplyDeleteHa! One of my resolution is to lose these last 10 pounds of "baby weight" before Levi's first birthday! How funny. I actually lost 5 last week, so here we go! :)
ReplyDeleteBut then I want to go beyond that because I was a little heavier than I wanted to be when I got pregnant. But no set date on when I want to reach that. A healthier lifestyle is always on my list each year. No diets, just portion control and excercise. Diets make me an angry lady.
I set resolutions this year... keep up the habits that are helping me grow in the Lord, eat five fruits and veggies per day (even if I fall short at least I'll be eating with more awareness), stick to my budget, send more snail mail cards and letters to loved ones - I like doing it and who doesn't like to receive a fun note once in a while, and finally take one mini vacation before medical school starts in the fall....
ReplyDeleteI figure when med school starts I'll have enough big complicated things to do so I made them small and easy! :)
I want to keep my car cleaned out, I know that sounds stupid, but with a little car and a little baby, another on the way - there's bound to be clutter. I HATE that, so I'm determined to be more organized. I even bought some compartment stuff to make this easier. And then the normal - better wife, mama, sister, daughter...I also want to be more organized with paying my bills and keeping up with filing. Very big into organization :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm all about being healthy this year... let me tell you 19 days in... its difficult... but I keep on trying!
ReplyDeleteGood Luck, from what I've read you are pretty fabulous and this should all be a piece of cake!
(I totally agree with keeping the car clean. I'm AMAZED at how nasty our car can get after just one week!! I have to add it to the weekly chores. I don't know how many sippy cups I've found under the seat ... ew ..!)
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