2013 Goals

Early in 2012 I set a few personal goals for myself early in the year, kept them in my mind all year and succeeded in what I set out to do.  I credit most of my success to setting SMART goals.  (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time Bound)

I've been thinking a lot about my goals for 2013, and  I've been tossing them around in my head.  It's time to put them to paper to keep my accountable for this year.

I've been trying to spend more time in my Bible, and my goal for the year is to read my daily devotional and passage, reflect and spend more time in prayer.  

I need to start working out regularly again.  I'm registered for an April 6, 5K, but my goal is to continue working out at least 3 days a week, and ideally running. 

I want to spend more time outside.  That's a tough goal to write on the coldest day we've had so far this winter with most of today being in the single digits; however, when the weather is nice, I want to spend more time outside and playing with the kids.  I stayed inside a lot last year since it was one of the hottest years on record and i was pregnant or had a newborn!

Plant a garden and work in it!  This goes well with my prior goal.  My husband is super on board with this one, he even purchased a tiller this weekend for it.  

Start composting.  I've been trying to convince Keith to start composting for a couple years now.  He was not agreeable until a newer co-worker of his talked him into it.  At least we're planning to compost now. 

And last, but certainly not least, I plan to focus on my family!  I feel like we're finally starting to get into an evening routine that works and allows me some time to spend time playing with the kids most nights.  I've been training myself to leave some chores until the kids go to bed and relax so I can spend more time with the kids before they go to sleep. 

Stars

Elinore has played and laid in her pack-n-play regularly since she came home with us.  When she was just a few months old, she became very fascinated with the stars above where she laid.  Earlier this month she was finally tall enough and had long enough arms to reach them!  After all, each of the three stars has a tag on them, and she loves playing with chewing on tags of toys.  She now pulls a start down, finds that tags, and pops it in her mouth to chew!

January 5, 2013

2012 Fitness Review

About a year ago I summarized my 2011 year of running.  It was my highest mileage ever in a year, and I was going stong.

This year in summary, was not so successfull in terms of running in fitness.  I had a total of 54 workouts and 25 miles.  I know more of my workouts thoughout 2012 were non-running workouts.  And I took quite a bit of time off while pregnant and after having Elinore.  So I'd say considering the eventful year I've had, I did pretty well!

Last year, I wrote that I had a goal to run a 5K during 2012 after my baby arrived, and I ran a 5K in October! 

I'm happy with 2012, but I hope to increase my milage and fitness level in 2013.  I'm already signed up for my first race next year, a 5K in April.  The race started next door to my house, so how could I say no?

Breakfast

For a week or so, the boys were talking about a surprise for me, but they weren't so great at keeping it a surprise because they told me they wanted to make me breakfast one morning.  I thought it was sweet, but knew they were going to need help from Keith, and mornings, especially weekend mornings aren't his strong suit!

Much to my surprise, they talked him into helping and they ordered me to my room.  They tried to get me to sleep in, but with Elinore, that just isn't possible!  So Elinore and I stayed in my room while they prepared an Ego waffle, homemade pancakes, sausage and a tall glass of milk for me with a 3 Musketeer for dessert. 

It was served on a tray while I sat in the rocking chair in our bedroom. 

It was delicious.

It was so nice seeing the boys initiate something nice for me. 

Beauty

Peter 3:3-4

Santa in Motion

Children's Christmas Program