Well I said I would post by goals for this year but first I need to go over 2010's resolutions. So I am going to list them out and let's see how I did.
1. Cook dinner at least 4 times per week.
2. Use the crock-pot for 1 meal per week.
3. Keep my house clean.
4. Only volunteer for things I really want to do.
5. Stay on top of the laundry.
6. Exercise more and eat better.
7. Do not yell at my kids.
Okay, so I would say I had success with #'s 1, 2, 3, and sometimes 4.
I tried with #6 and did fairly well when I was able to get to the gym. It is definitely going back on the list.
I started off well with #7 but now I babysit anywhere from 2-6 kids somedays and really I lose my patience. Plus the Little Dudes tubes came out. So for about half of the month, he is whining non-stop because of the fluid in his ears which is a little trying. I would say I failed at this. And it probably not going to make the list again.
I completely failed at #5. Consistently and regularly. I am going to attempt it again, I think.
So on to 2011! Here are my resolutions!
1. Have *me* time daily.
2. Complete laundry in a timely manner. No more than a one load backup.
3. Say no more often than yes to favors/volunteer opportunities.
4. Make money for our family.
5. Use the cash system to save money and pay off debt (car, house, etc.) I am not going all Dave Ramsey crazy but going to take steps in that direction. We already use the cash system for weekly purchases but we are amping it up big time in 2011. We have some big financial goals this year :-)
6. Coupon more.
7. Say yes more than no to the kids.
8. Have one family time activity/event/outing a month (or 12 in the year).
9. Make time to exercise(at least 3 times/week).
Okay so I think this is it for 2011! I will check in and let everyone know how it is going.
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Happy New Year!
More Christmas posts are coming this weekend but I wanted to take a moment to say Happy New Year!
We spent the night at home with the Sportsmans (our 3rd year) of us all hanging out. For the first time in the 3 years, all the kids made it until midnight.
We enjoyed lots of appetizers, played Wii, and watched Dick Clark.
I am thinking of my posting my resolutions at some point and reflecting on last years. Hopefully in a little while. But first I have to put away laundry (a definite resolution failure from 2010)...
We spent the night at home with the Sportsmans (our 3rd year) of us all hanging out. For the first time in the 3 years, all the kids made it until midnight.
We enjoyed lots of appetizers, played Wii, and watched Dick Clark.
I am thinking of my posting my resolutions at some point and reflecting on last years. Hopefully in a little while. But first I have to put away laundry (a definite resolution failure from 2010)...
My Newest Job
Even though I love being a stay-at-home mommy and a part-time babysitter, I am really excited to do something more. I am so happy to finally share part 1 of my new endeavor. I am starting a consignment sale with one of my friends!!!! Visit my website http://www.applestopeachesconsignmentsale.blogspot.com/
Cell phone woes
Until last April, I had an old school cell phone. It was a flip phone. It was so ancient I couldn't stand text messaging on it.
Then in April after holding out for an I-Phone, I decided to bite the bullet. I bought a Droid from Verizon. I am a Verizon customer. Loyal, in spite of their prices. The hubby tries to make me switch carriers all the time. I refuse.
The transformation...I could text, email and do basically anything from my phone. I love it! So as I am running out of the house tonight to go to a party at a neighbors house, I drop my phone. Not on the hard ground or anything, on the couch...and the screen breaks. I swear it gave me a panic attack.
I couldn't enjoy myself at the party. It was awful. Finally, I had to leave the party to go to Verizon.
They were closed but the man who works there told me a "bleeding screen" isn't covered. And then he asked me "Do you have insurance?". And for once I had ignored the Clark Howard advice of not getting insurance and purchased insurance for this phone. So guess what? I am getting a new phone. Tomorrow! Shipped right to my house. You can't beat that service.
Then in April after holding out for an I-Phone, I decided to bite the bullet. I bought a Droid from Verizon. I am a Verizon customer. Loyal, in spite of their prices. The hubby tries to make me switch carriers all the time. I refuse.
The transformation...I could text, email and do basically anything from my phone. I love it! So as I am running out of the house tonight to go to a party at a neighbors house, I drop my phone. Not on the hard ground or anything, on the couch...and the screen breaks. I swear it gave me a panic attack.
I couldn't enjoy myself at the party. It was awful. Finally, I had to leave the party to go to Verizon.
They were closed but the man who works there told me a "bleeding screen" isn't covered. And then he asked me "Do you have insurance?". And for once I had ignored the Clark Howard advice of not getting insurance and purchased insurance for this phone. So guess what? I am getting a new phone. Tomorrow! Shipped right to my house. You can't beat that service.
Diet update
I decided to switch my weigh in days from Tuesday to Saturday.
So this week was a little short. But I am down 4.5 lbs. total.
Woohoo!!!
So this week was a little short. But I am down 4.5 lbs. total.
Woohoo!!!
Am I smarter than a 2nd grader?
Although I passed the are you smarter than a 3rd grader test my SIL emailed me a couple of weeks back, I am not sure I am qualified for 2nd grade math (or reading for that matter).
Today I watched my niece and nephew after school. My niece and the Drama Queen each sat down to the their homework. After checking my niece's math homework (& yes I considered using a calculator), I was trying to explain how to solve the problem. It was something like 51 - 28, and I was shocked to discover that they no longer do math how we were taught. She looked at me like I was insane when I tried to about carrying things over and crossing out a number. She taught me their terminology nowadays to which I probably looked shocked. I even had to call my SIL to teach me so I could teach her.
I have to admit, I am a little nervous for when the Drama Queen gets to 2nd grade. I told the hubby at dinner that I might need a tutor so I could teach our kids. He laughed at me. But he didn't realize that I was only half joking....
Today I watched my niece and nephew after school. My niece and the Drama Queen each sat down to the their homework. After checking my niece's math homework (& yes I considered using a calculator), I was trying to explain how to solve the problem. It was something like 51 - 28, and I was shocked to discover that they no longer do math how we were taught. She looked at me like I was insane when I tried to about carrying things over and crossing out a number. She taught me their terminology nowadays to which I probably looked shocked. I even had to call my SIL to teach me so I could teach her.
I have to admit, I am a little nervous for when the Drama Queen gets to 2nd grade. I told the hubby at dinner that I might need a tutor so I could teach our kids. He laughed at me. But he didn't realize that I was only half joking....
Friends...
Okay so last year, I was not in a great place. I had some friends who always left me wanting for more. Whether it was me being more thin, fit or fashionable...or even being a better mother, I always wanted more. I had a great friend from preschool/church. In fact, she was/is my best friend. But even she needed the acceptance of the "cool" crowd.
So at preschool I met a new friend. And the bff introduced us to a new friend. This all happened last spring, I feel like a whole new life has come my way. Life is great. I feel so blessed. And I have the best friends, extremely trustworthy and honest. People who make every day feel great. Not anyone I ever have to think about ulterior motives with.
Even this past weekend the hubby and I were out with some of the old friends. And one had the nerve to sit in judgement of another friends time in a 5k race. There are so many things wrong with it. One person in the car said something to him. But it just made me want to scream hypocrite. No one is perfect. Yes I bet he feels good sitting in judgement of others in the moment. But to make fun of someone who is trying. Well, I wonder what will happen when his judgement day comes.
It all just made me(and luckily, the hubby) realize how lucky we are now.
So at preschool I met a new friend. And the bff introduced us to a new friend. This all happened last spring, I feel like a whole new life has come my way. Life is great. I feel so blessed. And I have the best friends, extremely trustworthy and honest. People who make every day feel great. Not anyone I ever have to think about ulterior motives with.
Even this past weekend the hubby and I were out with some of the old friends. And one had the nerve to sit in judgement of another friends time in a 5k race. There are so many things wrong with it. One person in the car said something to him. But it just made me want to scream hypocrite. No one is perfect. Yes I bet he feels good sitting in judgement of others in the moment. But to make fun of someone who is trying. Well, I wonder what will happen when his judgement day comes.
It all just made me(and luckily, the hubby) realize how lucky we are now.
And yes I admitted it in print
In my last post I admitted that I am on a diet. I started last week. I am not following anything in particular.
I am cutting out soft drinks, avoiding fast/fried foods, and eating smaller portions. I am also going to do cardio 3 times a week and attempt to make it the gym for class 2 other times a week. We shall see.
But I have a goal in mind. And I have a reward in mind for when I reach the goal. So I am motivated! And week 1 went well. I am down 2 pounds so I am happy today.
I am cutting out soft drinks, avoiding fast/fried foods, and eating smaller portions. I am also going to do cardio 3 times a week and attempt to make it the gym for class 2 other times a week. We shall see.
But I have a goal in mind. And I have a reward in mind for when I reach the goal. So I am motivated! And week 1 went well. I am down 2 pounds so I am happy today.
Wednesday Wisdom
Okay so the boys woke up a million times last night. And I am very tired. So my wisdom just wasn't there. I ended up posting on FB "Beer then liquor, never sicker. Liquor then beer, in the clear."
But then about 10 minutes later while waiting in the carpool line at the Little Guy's school it came to me. Of course, it came by way of a crazy lady inches away from banging into Little Dude's door because it couldn't be easy today.
Today's wisdom is"Patience is a virtue."
Everyones time is important. And I really don't think the 10 seconds saved rushing into the parking spot instead of waiting her turn really made that much of a difference in the grand scheme of things. Especially since the parking job was so lousy, it had to be straightened out thus the almost hitting me. Seriously lady!
Plus we were in the church parking lot where I felt bad opening my window to yell at you. So I was forced to shake my head at you instead. Not to mention it is carpool for a reason, not for you to bypass it and walk in your child anyway. Ugh!
But then about 10 minutes later while waiting in the carpool line at the Little Guy's school it came to me. Of course, it came by way of a crazy lady inches away from banging into Little Dude's door because it couldn't be easy today.
Today's wisdom is"Patience is a virtue."
Everyones time is important. And I really don't think the 10 seconds saved rushing into the parking spot instead of waiting her turn really made that much of a difference in the grand scheme of things. Especially since the parking job was so lousy, it had to be straightened out thus the almost hitting me. Seriously lady!
Plus we were in the church parking lot where I felt bad opening my window to yell at you. So I was forced to shake my head at you instead. Not to mention it is carpool for a reason, not for you to bypass it and walk in your child anyway. Ugh!
One of those days
Have you ever had one of those days where you feel completely incompetent? Especially as a parent or in my case, as a mom?
Today was that day! It started off with a kindergartner who is super slow forgetting her homework because I rushed her to catch the bus. And by rush, I mean I sent her running down the street after it. After that I dropped off the other kids and realized I forgot to put the laundry in the dryer. So on my way to a meeting I had to stop home for that. Post meeting, I had to go home and pick up karate uniform for belt test.
Off to carpool/afternoon pick up at two different schools. This year I have three kids at three different schools. It is going to be a logistical nightmare I'm afraid. So I picked up at school 1, rushed down to school 2, where my baby, a.k.a the Little Dude, was fast asleep in his teachers arms....where he cried himself to sleep because he wanted me. Fabulous (please note the sarcasm here),an now he will become "that" kid to the teachers.
Off to karate for belt testing. When we first got there, Little Man had a complete meltdown over water. the teacher said he had never seen him cry before. Well that should have been my first clue just to take him home. I apparently forgot the Little Man's pants. This was take two for testing because last weeks test didn't go so well. His teacher was going to give him a belt even though he was terrible but I convinced him otherwise. Today's test was going well until about the last 5 minutes when the class starting acting extremely silly and not listening to our teacher. So no belt again. This didn't really bother me. What bothered me was the huge tantrum the Little Man threw when I forced him to apologize for his bad behavior. It went from bad to worse. There was a tantrum about his booster seat, his water bottle and refusing to wear a seat belt. He isn't the best behaved kid, but also isn't normally this bad either. When we got home, he sat in time out but I am not sure he gets it.
The playroom clean up before dinner was a disaster, too. Thankfully the hubby was home and helped with this. Both boys ended up in time out while their sister cleaned the whole room. So they had to suffer with no dessert after dinner. This caused both of them to run from the dinner table crying instead of eating dinner. Finally after 30 minutes of punishment/time-outs they ate their food.
We put them to bed at 6:45 tonight. Can you blame me?
Today was that day! It started off with a kindergartner who is super slow forgetting her homework because I rushed her to catch the bus. And by rush, I mean I sent her running down the street after it. After that I dropped off the other kids and realized I forgot to put the laundry in the dryer. So on my way to a meeting I had to stop home for that. Post meeting, I had to go home and pick up karate uniform for belt test.
Off to carpool/afternoon pick up at two different schools. This year I have three kids at three different schools. It is going to be a logistical nightmare I'm afraid. So I picked up at school 1, rushed down to school 2, where my baby, a.k.a the Little Dude, was fast asleep in his teachers arms....where he cried himself to sleep because he wanted me. Fabulous (please note the sarcasm here),an now he will become "that" kid to the teachers.
Off to karate for belt testing. When we first got there, Little Man had a complete meltdown over water. the teacher said he had never seen him cry before. Well that should have been my first clue just to take him home. I apparently forgot the Little Man's pants. This was take two for testing because last weeks test didn't go so well. His teacher was going to give him a belt even though he was terrible but I convinced him otherwise. Today's test was going well until about the last 5 minutes when the class starting acting extremely silly and not listening to our teacher. So no belt again. This didn't really bother me. What bothered me was the huge tantrum the Little Man threw when I forced him to apologize for his bad behavior. It went from bad to worse. There was a tantrum about his booster seat, his water bottle and refusing to wear a seat belt. He isn't the best behaved kid, but also isn't normally this bad either. When we got home, he sat in time out but I am not sure he gets it.
The playroom clean up before dinner was a disaster, too. Thankfully the hubby was home and helped with this. Both boys ended up in time out while their sister cleaned the whole room. So they had to suffer with no dessert after dinner. This caused both of them to run from the dinner table crying instead of eating dinner. Finally after 30 minutes of punishment/time-outs they ate their food.
We put them to bed at 6:45 tonight. Can you blame me?
Confession Time
Last week I accidently left my cell phone at home when I went to a meeting. I didn't even realize it for over an hour. It was great.
Since then I may have "accidently" forgotten it a little more. A trip to the grocery store, a day at the park, and maybe even the whole day yesterday was spent without my phone.
Once we got rid of our home phone, it has been hard to part with my cell. It really is attached to me. And I really don't like it. So my new guilty pleasure is enjoying the quiet when I actually have it.
Since then I may have "accidently" forgotten it a little more. A trip to the grocery store, a day at the park, and maybe even the whole day yesterday was spent without my phone.
Once we got rid of our home phone, it has been hard to part with my cell. It really is attached to me. And I really don't like it. So my new guilty pleasure is enjoying the quiet when I actually have it.
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