Monthly Goals

I’m thinking that if I write out some monthly goals, I can hold myself accountable and get things done in a timely manner.

1.  Balance checkbook twice a week.  I’m horrible at doing this and we’ll go 2-3 weeks without it balanced.  I used to be so good at it, but since living in Germany, it’s sort of fallen through the cracks.  It’s never been a problem, but it’s better to do it so we know where we’re wasting our money.  Shopping?  Who me?  Never!  haha

2.  Exercise for at least 20 minutes a day, 5 days a week.  I’m currently doing C25K 3-4 times a week.  I’m on Week 2 Day 3, which I’ll do tonight.  It’s a great program since I’m starting all over and NEEDING to lose a crap load of weight.  Cardio is my best defense at losing fat.  Although I hate cardio to my core!  On the days that I’m not doing C25K, I plan on doing additional walking, a video, or calisthenics.  On C25K days, I work out for 40 minutes and do 4 miles.

3.  Finish reading Choose More, Lose More for LIFE by Chris Powell and The Antelope in the Living Room by Melanie Shankle.

4.  No buying the kids clothes or shoes.  They have more than enough.  I have a slight problem of when I see something adorable, I think I need to buy it.  I’m going to make this a goal starting today.  I really hope I can keep this promise to myself!

5.  Put sunscreen on the kiddos when we’re going to be spending time outside.  This sounds silly to write it as a goal, but having gone 8 months without needing it, I forget ALL the time!  I need to stash some in both vehicles so it’ll be available if I forget before we leave the house.

6.  Pack and get ready for a fun vacation…don’t forget the ginormous totes full of clothes to give to my sister’s youngsters.

7.  Schedule an appointment at the Women’s Clinic.

Time for Change

Image via Google images

I’m in the process of making some changes here.  With less time needing to focus on school work, I want to capture my kids through pictures and postings about them.  They’re at such a fun stage in life with so much to talk about.  Since I don’t have many readers that comment and are probably just “curious,” I’m going to shift this blog to be more of the kiddos and their moments.  I’m going to have weekly/daily themes that I’m going to try out throughout the summer.  I’m hoping they will stick and be easier to keep me updating the blog for them.  Eventually I want to print two books each year.  One for each kiddo.  They can read about their happy times, times that frustrated them and the silly sayings they have on repeat.  Do we ever have lots of those!  So each week, one day a week, each kiddo will have a day dedicated to them on the blog.

Right now, I’m planning on these blogging prompts:

• A week in Xander’s shoes
• A week in Sterling’s shoes
• MOMents (the good and bad)
• Currently I’m… (I’m going to stop doing a “Life Lately” since that will be covered in the kiddos sections most likely)
• New Recipe (maybe)
• Reality/TV…I’m a junkie so this topic should come naturally
• Friday Favorites (because I enjoy linking up and finding new blogs to read and inspire me to be my best)
• Monthly goals

This week I’ll start with ‘currently I’m,’  monthly goals, update my blog “about me,” and Friday Favorites.  I need to create a schedule this week to work these into a weeks time and hopefully start a new tradition for our blog…starting next week!

I found this quote on Google images and found it perfect for my reason for changes.  I don’t blog for money (I will never have an affiliated link), I blog to document our family so my kiddos will have something to look back on and say “oh, that’s what I did or said,” or “wow, that looks like we had a fun time on vacation!,” or “oh my, was I a trouble maker!” Ha!

I hope you’ll stick around to leave me a comment of encouragement.

Have a great day!

Friday Favorites

Happy Friday, Friends! 

It’s my favorite day, last day of class!  And Friday.  What’s better?  Not much!  First thing this morning, I re-read my last assignment for the semester and turned that sucker in!  I’m done until June 26!  It’s going to be a great (nearly) 2 month break.  We have a fun trip planned to go see cousins and my sister.  Then my nieces graduation and a bunch a family (hopefully). Fun times ahead!

Last weekend we went to one of the kids’ favorite teacher’s high school graduation party.  She was homeschooled and such a sweet young lady.  The kids love her and I love that she has a heart for teaching young children!

We went out to dinner at one of our favorite restaurants.  We don’t eat in many restaurants so it was a special night. 

The kids helped daddy mow the yard. Xander used his favorite push mower and Sterling used a wheel barrel.  Xander helped about 90% before he moved on while Sterling only lasted about 2 minutes.

I picked up a new favorite purse.  It was love at first sight.  I’ve been wanting an MK tote for a few months and I finally broke down and grabbed it.  I’m usually a coach lover, but I’m not so partial anymore.

My favorite little girl!  She’s a mover and a groover!  All the time and I love seeing her new tricks. She’s always so excited to share them with everyone around.  Lately, she’s been strutting her stuff when she gets into school. I’m so proud of her because she’s went to school this whole week without crying she’s going to miss me.  Big moments with this sassy thing!

Linking up with the lovely ladies from Friday from Friday Favorites with Andrea, Narci, and Erika.

Mother’s Day is coming up.  It’s such a special day and I love homemade gifts.  However, my amazing hubs is not crafty in the least.  So, is it cheesy that today the kids and I are going to make a Mother’s Day craft for myself?  I’ll pick out a few different things and let them decide which one and help them along the way.

Have a wonderful weekend!