I did really well making more conscientious spending decisions in January and took more notice to where our money was really going, so I plan to continue with that.
Work on organizing photos every day. I just have one big folder on my computer that has been a photo dumping ground for the last 1.5 years.
Work on baby books. I haven't touched DS2's since he was 3-4 months old. He'll be 2 in April.
And of course, working on patience with DH and the boys. They get the short end of my fuse most days and it needs to change.
I'd really like to get back on track on with eating.
Since November it's been a non stop foodathon in this house and I haven't really worked up enough energy to care. It's time though. It's almost summer and I'm tired of feeling of bloated. What I eat is mostly okay--I just need to watch the little treats and portion sizes.
My goal is to finish decluttering and deep cleaning this house so it can be ready for putting on the market at the beginning of March. I'm...not really looking forward to the work that's going to involve.
Post by soexcited317 on Feb 1, 2016 9:49:46 GMT -5
I really do want to read more. I suppose I should also put a halt on buying more kindle books until I get through a bunch of the ones I have waiting. I also want to work on my patience with my boys and try to be more easy going, not freak out etc... They are adjusting pretty well to our newborn but I tend to get frustrated easily and I know its a big change for them.
I hope it's okay that I am just jumping in I will try to respond to posts and not just lurk.
I'm glad you posted this! Dh and I spent some time on Friday reviewing our budget in general and set some goals for the next quarter. I'm excited to see how we do! 1. Stick to the household budget. 2. Get back into a routine for the girls and I. 3. Finish decorating the sitting room and the girls bedroom. 4. Practice patience
2. Scan old family photos. I got a scanner for Christmas and I told myself I would scan a little everyday until the baby comes. Yeah, it's still in the box.
To start taking more pictures. I need to find a better mind set. Let go of things that I can not change, and roll with the punches, and have faith that everything will be ok. Stress less, laugh more.
Healthy eating and exercise. I was never a super health but but man, my diet has just gone to crap.
We have a lovely gym at our clubhouse that I could easily hit up either during the day or evening when DH is home but I am just lazy. DH has been going every day for an hour and I really can see a change in him both physically and mentally
I really like this idea of monthly goals! Off the top of my head I am working on getting back to the gym, trying to schedule in me time, keeping up with clutter/cleaning.
1. Plan for ds' 3rd bday party for next month 2. Organize photos, update toddler book and order prints 3. Get Valentine's stuff together 4. Taxes 5. Plan for our Disney vacay 6. Book cheap flights and nice hotel for summer vacay 7. Closet purge and donations
It was going to be to keep everyone healthy. Then DS1 woke up this morning with a nasty croupy cough.
I know better than to ever make this a goal. This morning my kid woke up with a fever and promptly puked all over me. I mean, it's been 6 weeks. Time for an illness! Hope your DS feels better soon.
1. Start putting together a photo book (for 2012. It's been a long time.) 2. Work on a strategy for dealing with tantrums that doesn't involve me wrangling anybody. I've realized it's a huge trigger for me if I have to try to physically get the kids to do something while they're having a tantrum. (Usually over getting dressed.) I don't want them to "win" by not making them get dressed, but I don't want to struggle with them physically anymore. It's exhausted and makes me super mad. Then I worry that I'm going to drop them or something. My daughter flails so violently, it's scary. Anyway, I figure that I can take a break when they're freaking out, then still make sure they get dressed before we do anything fun. That way they don't "win".
@ leftie22 we've talked about trying children in the past. Something that has helped us with the clothing wars are having set rules about apparel (dress shoes are for church and parties, dresses are not for sports, etc) and beyond that I give up. Yesterday she wanted a tutu and sweatshirt for skiing, nope sorry you will not go skiing like that, no skiing for you. Guess who changed her clothes? I hold the same rule for going to the gym, you will not wear a dress to the gym. Today she's wearing a dress, with a tutu, polka dot pants and a patterned sweatshirt. She looks a mess, but. She's warm and because our plans only include the zoo and playtime at home it's fine. I gave up in her matching and although she has some darling clothes you'd hardly ever know it by looking at her. I also have her pick clithes the night before and I approve them at that point. The. She has all the time in the world to decide what hideous combination suits her. Because she is choosing she rarely changes her mind the next morning. Dh use to try to control the clothes choices too and the two of them were at terrible odds ever morning. Just my thoughts, but maybe consider your non-negotiables and then let the rest go.
1) Seriously try to lose the weight. Not just talk about it and eat cheeseburgers. 2) Make 4 new recipes. I am so over this cooking rut and need to change it up. 3) Clean guest room and organize desk/craft supplies.
1. Start putting together a photo book (for 2012. It's been a long time.) 2. Work on a strategy for dealing with tantrums that doesn't involve me wrangling anybody. I've realized it's a huge trigger for me if I have to try to physically get the kids to do something while they're having a tantrum. (Usually over getting dressed.) I don't want them to "win" by not making them get dressed, but I don't want to struggle with them physically anymore. It's exhausted and makes me super mad. Then I worry that I'm going to drop them or something. My daughter flails so violently, it's scary. Anyway, I figure that I can take a break when they're freaking out, then still make sure they get dressed before we do anything fun. That way they don't "win".
If it's not somewhere important I would consider allowing them to wear pajamas. I used to get so worked up about the kids getting dressed. My latest plan is to set out clothes, give them time to get dressed and if they aren't ready in a timely manner they wear pajamas.
Or have you tried a timer? Sometimes a "neutral party" can help things along.
It's mostly my daughter (almost 2) and it's getting her into a diaper after a diaper change and then into any kind of pants. Right now it's too chilly here for no pants, even around the house! I'm considering potty training her, since she's running around half-naked and taking her diaper off anyway!