Since we’re two months into the year, I’ve decided I should
do a spot-check on my goals, to see how I’m doing. Just one more way to hold myself accountable!
I will reach and maintain my weight loss goal – not
doing so well on this one! I have
lost some weight since January, but I think was more due to the stomach flu
than anything else. I’m having an
extremely hard time finding motivation to track what I’m eating and to make
healthy eating (snack) choices.
I will plan more healthy meals for myself and my
family (not just meals that aren't high in calories) including salads with most
dinners – doing pretty well here.
I’ve been experimenting with new recipes from Pinterest, and getting in
the habit of making salads.
I will study my Bible more regularly and more
passionately – my in-depth study on James continues. Most days, as soon as Lance comes home from
work I have “quiet time”. Judith knows
that this is my time, and that she needs to get help from Daddy (not me)
if she needs it. She also knows that
this is time that I’m reading about Jesus, and I love being able to model Bible
study time to her. Weekends mess with
my schedule, though, and I’m not as diligent about studying.
I will make time (and arrange child care) for more dates
with Lance – nope, not yet!
I will research and create a plan for homeschooling
Judith – I’ve been in conversation with a couple friends about their home
school plans. I certainly don’t have a
“plan” yet, but my research is progressing.
I will invite guests for dinner at least once every two
months – one couple came in February!
Now to find someone for April.
I will more closely follow our grocery budget, curbing
splurge impulses – ummm...not too sure on this one. I think I’m doing pretty well curbing
impulses – but with all the new recipes I’ve been trying, and more visits to
the farmers’ market, we’ve been over-budget food-wise.
I will not go to bed without cleaning up the kitchen –
doing very well one this one! I’ve only
not-cleaned two or three times since January!
I will care for my houseplants so that they thrive
instead of being just barely kept alive – so far so good. I’m getting into the routine of watering
days, and I’ve started to re-pot (or at least re-soil) so that they’ve got more
nutrients to draw from.
I will blog at least once per week – yay! I’ve been keeping up with this one. Although I do have to admit that don’t blog
as often as I’d like to – mostly because I don’t make it a priority.
So it looks like I’m doing pretty well on these (if I can
just get motivated to stick to weight loss!).
At the same time, I know I’m struggling with finding joy – Judith’s been
sleeping less, so I’ve been sleeping less, and that saps a lot of my
energy. In the coming months, I hope to
be a little more responsible about getting enough sleep, and about managing my
frustration with a tired-yet-hyper child.
Joy to you!
Barbara
