1.
Do a fun
craft with Parker every month. I'm not much of a "crafter" but there are so many fun toddler crafts I see on pinterest. Parker is a very hands-on type of kid (as I'm sure most are), so I know he would really enjoy doing a neat project every month.
2.
Take a daily multi-vitamin. This really shouldn't have to be a goal, but I have a bottle of Vitamin Code vitamins in my pantry that expired in November. That's how long I've had them. I'm horrible at remembering to take vitamins, but considering the fact that I'm a mommy, I really should try to take better care of myself.
3.
Wear a bikini this summer. Don't get me wrong; I've wore a bikini every summer ever since my parents finally allowed me to do so. Even while I was pregnant (because being pregnant doesn't equal being fat)! However, I wore a bikini last summer, and really, someone should have stopped me. Holy cow! Literally! So, while I'm not technically saying I'm going to "diet" I do have several plans to help bring my weight down before I hit my all-time high, which, sadly, I'm very close to hitting. How will I do this?
A. Do not eat seconds. (This was so hard to do last night when I made meatloaf and broccoli, cheese and rice casserole).
B. Do not finish Parker's meal. (This was so hard to do when he was sick and didn't eat all of his home made lasagna).
C. Do not drink soda. I was in denial by telling myself that I only drink one or two Coke's at home. However, every time we go out to eat (and if you read my last blog post, you can tell we tend to eat out a lot), I order a soda. No more! I am now the queen of water or iced tea.
D. Work out on my wii. ( I haven't done much of this, but I LOVE doing the Just Dance game and last weekend I bought a Jillian Michaels cardio workout. )
E. Have a friendly little weight loss competition with Greg. (We started keeping track and weighing in right after Christmas...which was dumb considering we always have a big NYE party and then a week later we were going on vacation) However, I'm proud to say that today is weigh-in day and I'm already down 4 pounds! Woot!
F. Eat more fruit. (Yesterday the box of brownie mix in my pantry was practically screaming my name. I ignored it and ate a kiwi instead. Small victories, people!)
4.
Paint all the doors in my house and bunk house. Sometimes when you do so much remodeling you tend to just say, "eh...screw it!" when it comes to detail items. But, it's been a year now, and there are several doors in my house that need a coat (probably two) of paint: my master bedroom door, Greg's closet door, our back door, and if we install a new door for our hall bathroom, that will need to be painted as well. Also, there are three doors in our bunk house, none of which have been painted.
5.
Plant sod in my court yard. Last spring we rocked most of our front yard, but made a "court yard" in the middle with rail road ties. The idea was to sod it, but we never did, so instead it's a big octagon of weeds and dirt. It's pretty ugly. I'm ready to have a nice pretty patch of green!
6.
Read a piece of classic American literature. Don't ask me why, but I just want too. And, if I don't accomplish this measly little goal, then someone needs to slap me. Why? Because while at a library book sale a few months ago I bought two classics: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald and The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger. I read The Catcher in the Rye in high school, and while I remember enjoying it (mainly because it had a lot of curse words, which made me feel like a little bit of a rebel), I don't remember any of the plot.
7.
Go on a Valentine’s date with my husband. *ahem* Since VD (the term we lovingly referred to Valentine's Day as when I worked at a florist) is on a Thursday, I would even settle for a day-after date instead. Anyone want to baby sit? Mom?
8.
Re-decorate Parker’s room. Now that Parker is approaching three, I want to give him a proper little boy room. His nursery has a star theme, and now I'm going to upgrade it to a rock-star theme! I'm so excited! In fact, today I even bought some pictures for the walls! I have visions in my mind of re-doing his entire room on his birthday while he is at day care, so he has a surprise. We'll see what happens!
9.
Refurbish our living room furniture. Our coffee table and two end tables are all pieces of furniture Greg had when I met him. For several years now we have wanted to refurbish them. However, now that we are trying to make our house look like a beach house, the idea I had pictured for them has changed. I'd like to paint the two end tables an antique white and then on the drawer and doors, paint a crackle paint with turquoise blue showing in the cracks. Then, I'd like to paint the coffee table turquoise and distress it.
10.
Clean out my file cabinet. This is a task that probably needed to be done a few years ago, but it's one of those "out of sight; out of mind" type of things. However, with both me and Greg being self-employed, with another business on the horizon (opps, did I just say that?), I think it's time to be a lot more organized, and we need extra filing space!
11.
Organize my kitchen pantry. It's a little embarrassing right now. I'm hoping to get some pinspiration real soon!
12.
Become a public notary. Not only will it be another service I can provide as a Realtor, there are other ways I could use being a notary to make some additional income. I've toyed with this idea for a few years now and think now is as good a time as ever to become one!
13.
Make a scarf. Years ago my sister went to some foreign country and bought me some fabric that is a burberry knock off, so I could make a scarf. However, the scarf has never been made. I think its been long enough (I can almost see my sister nodding her head!).
14.
Make a facebook page for Texoma Remodeling. I've been trying (and usually failing) to take before and after pictures of different projects that TR has done. Now it's time I put those pictures to use!
15.
Clean my car out at least once a month. Being a responsible 31 year old woman, I really shouldn't have a car that is always so cluttered. So, this is my attempt at change (my husband is cheering!).
16.
Have family photos taken by Art and Soul
Photography. I have several amazing talented friends who are photographers. But there is just something about Art and Soul Photography that I absolutely love, and I have followed her blog for about three or four years now! I think it's simply that the pictures are always so vibrant and colorful! I would be proud to hang a family photo on my wall and say it was taken by the amazing Angel Porch.
17. Yell at Parker less. I know what you're thinking; HUH? Before becoming a mom I knew a mom who constantly yelled at her kids. I always thought, "I am not going to sound like her when I have a kid". Now, guess who I sound like? I feel like since becoming a parent I have lost all patience. I need to remind myself that the first time I say, "No", I don't have to scream it. I know that a "no" that is spoken, can still be effective. I also need to remind myself that I didn't like being yelled at when I was younger, and yelling needs to be reserved for when it's really important or life threatening.
18. Go to a play. I have really been having the itch lately to be on stage. But, since I know that's not going to happen any time soon, this would be the next best thing!
17. Yell at Parker less. I know what you're thinking; HUH? Before becoming a mom I knew a mom who constantly yelled at her kids. I always thought, "I am not going to sound like her when I have a kid". Now, guess who I sound like? I feel like since becoming a parent I have lost all patience. I need to remind myself that the first time I say, "No", I don't have to scream it. I know that a "no" that is spoken, can still be effective. I also need to remind myself that I didn't like being yelled at when I was younger, and yelling needs to be reserved for when it's really important or life threatening.
18. Go to a play. I have really been having the itch lately to be on stage. But, since I know that's not going to happen any time soon, this would be the next best thing!
19. You know. And although I hate to admit it, this sucker is going to stay on the list every single year until it's done! I will not give up!
