It does make my chuckle, but seriously, if I get my hair and makeup done it is a huge accomplishment. I even put it on my "to do" list just to make it a priority to not look like trash when my husband comes home. I've been better at it lately, because Eli has been going through some sunny weeks...which are about to turn into wonder weeks, so watch out world because I will look like a zombie. These wonder weeks that we are entering into are also the longest stormy period yet. It's supposed to last 6 weeks....pray for me.
I know people never like to hear the New Year's resolutions of others, but I'd like to list and talk about some of mine, if anyone cares. Maybe if people know what they are, I might be held more accountable for them. I would love some (positive) encouragement throughout the year to keep me going.
1. Pray and study my bible more:
I make this resolution every year, because we can always improve at it, and it's just so important.
2. Eat clean:
every year I've gotten better at eating healthy, but there is a lot of room for improvement and I'm excited about my plans!
3. Save money:
LOVE this one. I like saving money. I make my own laundry detergent, shampoo, make up remover, baby wipes spray, and I coupon and use cloth diapers. This year I would like to finally read my Dave Ramsey book and start following it. I want to do everything I can to make sure we can afford for me to work as a stay-at-home mom!
4. Make projects with my sewing machine:
I got a sewing machine for Christmas from the hubs (yayyy!!!) and I have MANY things I want to do with it...like make my own napkins and use them instead of paper towels (again with the money saving :)
5. Exercise:
I enjoy exercising to some degree, but it's hard for me to find a consistent time to go, especially now that I have Eli and can't take him with me. I'm starting a 12 week program with a friend next week and I'm hoping that is something I'll be able to stick to past 12 weeks!
6. Organize:
Pinterest has me excited about this one. I am generally pretty unorganized (or so my husband says). I do need to do a lot of organizing around here, though. When I was pregnant, the whole nesting thing got me to do a lot and I realized during that nesting period that I really DID need to be more organized.
7. Simplify:
I guess this kind of goes along with organization, but there are lots of things I want to get rid of. I need to go through my clothes, books, shoes, jewelry, friends (just kidding).
8. Be a better wife:
I pray constantly that I can be the godly wife I'm supposed to be. I pray that I will become more pleasing for my husband this year. I have some specific plans on how I'm going to do that. When I'm a better wife, Robert is a better husband...which he already is great.
9. Be a good mommy:
Most of the time, I don't feel like a bad mom. Although, it has only been 3 months...so I know there's a long road ahead. By the end of 2013, Eli will be 15 months old! I know I will be needing lots of patience to make it to the end of the year as a mom. Specifically, I want to be able to remain calm in the presence of Eli and to always speak calmly when I am frustrated with parenting (or anything else). My goal is to never yell (go ahead, tell me that's impossible...still a good goal to have, I think).
Okay, now that I have completely overwhelmed myself with my 2013 "to do" list...I think it is time for me to go to bed and focus on one thing at a time!
It's been a really great year, mostly because my special little ginger bread man (Eli) came into our lives and made us even happier than we were before.
I don't know what 2013 will bring us, but I'm hoping for great things :)
What are your most important resolutions?
