Happy New Year! 2011 was a great year, what will 2012 bring?
My predictions:
Charlie will run faster than me.
Gracie will pass swimming lessons.
Libby will not change one bit.
Sandy will grow more gray hair than I will.
Lexie will turn 21 and start buying beer for me.
Katie will announce a new baby on the way.
Henry will walk, talk and yank the gate off the wall.
Me, I will get a year older, a year wiser, but end 2012 with a youthful big braceless smile on my face!
2012 Resolutions:
1. I will read 12 books this year! But, I won't buy any for myself.
2. I will complete 12 sewing projects this year.
3. I will conjure up some willpower to resist temptation to fast food and sweets, most of the time. I'll also get off my tush and get some much needed exercise once in a while.
4. I will seriously consider going back for my teaching credentials, or my masters, or update my resume for a job hunt.
5. I will be brave and be tough at the dentist.
6. I will make sure to keep Gracie up with her homework.
7. I will let Libby spend the night away.
8. I will try to hold it all together when Fenna leaves us in June. I am not looking forward to that part of 2012.
9. I will use more sunscreen. Gotta remember this one, I'm getting wrinkles before my time!
Showing posts with label New Year's Resolutions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New Year's Resolutions. Show all posts
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Who keeps New Years resolutions anyway?
I tried to keep my 2011 resolutions, but like everyone every year, I didn't manage to do it. I gave it a good try though and for that, I feel pretty good about it. Shoot, I'm happy for remembering that I made resolutions and where I wrote them down! That in itself is an accomplishment to be proud of.
How I ended 2011:
1. Read 12 books this year.
I read ten and a half! I was doing great until our household went from 4 to 7 in a matter of a few weeks. Suddenly, I was a lot busier and my reading time was greatly reduced. Yeah, I'll blame the kids.
2. Do more sewing and get my serger fixed (or me, one of us isn't doing it right). I'd like to end 2011 with my current PHDs (projects half done) all finished!
Well, I had problems with my serger and my two sewing machines off and on all year long. It was a struggle to keep them running. I actually managed to get quite a bit of sewing done for the little bit of time that I have had to spend doing it. I sewed Halloween costumes and I sewed a couple of Christmas gifts and new stockings. Plus, I altered a dress for the neighbor and for my daughter. I made baby blankets for my second grandson and for a baby of a friend. I am happy to report that I made a huge quilt top out of the baby clothes! All in all, I think I had a good sewing year. PHDs are just going to always be a part of my life, I resolve to embrace the unending projects!
3. Get my kids to school on time (most of the time).
We're doing better! This is not easy. I think there is a time warp in my driveway. We step out the front door and by the time I turn the key in the van, 10 minutes has gone by. Where does it go?
4. Potty train and wean Libby, yes, folks, I promise to quit breastfeeding after nearly 5 years.
Almost potty trained the kid. She has a weak bladder when she sleeps so she is still wearing a pull-up at night, but she doesn't want to. I have to sneak it on her after she falls asleep. She wakes up mad and yanks it off, but it is usually soaked. Occasionally, she wakes up dry. I think she just needs to grow and then her body will figure it out. I quit breastfeeding in May. Done! Went a little over the 5 year mark so it took some adjusting to get back to normal for me. Libby had no problem weaning, but she did have to learn to eat more real food and how to fall asleep and console herself. These were harder for her, but she's doing just fine. I'm not sure I would be a good cheerleader for extended nursing, it just sort of happened.
5. Get my money's worth out of our Disneyland and Zoo passes (meaning lots of fun!). Might even get a SeaWorld pass this year!
Oh yeah! We are stretching our dollars spent on our entertainment passes. Fenna purchased passes too, and she's getting the most out of hers as well. We bought Sea World passes and used them three times. I wish we would have used them more, but we did our best. We used the zoo passes a handful of times. Mostly, we spent our outing days at Disneyland. We were blocked out in July and most of August, but we had a few days that we were allowed in August, but it was too hot. When it is over 100 degrees, it's hard for an outdoor all day outing. We opted not to go in August. We went in Sept, Oct, and three times in November. Plus the first five trips of the year in Jan-May. I think we did well using our passes. Gracie's pass expired in December and it costs $199 to renew. If I renew her pass, I'll want to renew mine when it expires in March, and now that Libby is three I'll have to get her a pass as soon as she looks like a three year old or opens her mouth and gives her real age away. Another $199. And $99 for a parking pass. $700 for our family! I decided to explore other amusement parks instead. As much as we love Disneyland, I prefer not to go broke getting in the gate. We went to Disneyland 11 times in 2011. Loved every trip!
6. Send my 2011 Christmas cards out before Christmas.
Didn't happen.
7. Do something with all of my photos and videos. Print them, back them up, put them on dvd, make photo books, I don't know, but something!
Nope. Didn't happen.
8. Keep blogging. I would like to archive my Momathon blog since I kept it up for three years, and I'll have to keep this one alive. Often times, I just blog mentally and never get around to actually posting.
Well, here's a blog post! I might try to do more family updates since we killed Schuworld.com this year. It is being redirected to my blog now.
9. I will try not to destroy or lose any of my electronic devices. You heard that right! Cell phone, bluetooth, camera, laptop.... I wish you all the best of health and happiness in the new year. And may you all stay out of the crevices of the furniture and survive the year! Good Luck.
My poor electronics. This year I lost my bluetooth, destroyed my camera, wore out my laptop and replaced all of those. I didn't replace the bluetooth, I just use my phone on speaker and set it on my shoulder or I hand it to one of my passengers. My phone is still in good shape! One electronic device survived the year! Not bad.
How I ended 2011:
1. Read 12 books this year.
I read ten and a half! I was doing great until our household went from 4 to 7 in a matter of a few weeks. Suddenly, I was a lot busier and my reading time was greatly reduced. Yeah, I'll blame the kids.
2. Do more sewing and get my serger fixed (or me, one of us isn't doing it right). I'd like to end 2011 with my current PHDs (projects half done) all finished!
Well, I had problems with my serger and my two sewing machines off and on all year long. It was a struggle to keep them running. I actually managed to get quite a bit of sewing done for the little bit of time that I have had to spend doing it. I sewed Halloween costumes and I sewed a couple of Christmas gifts and new stockings. Plus, I altered a dress for the neighbor and for my daughter. I made baby blankets for my second grandson and for a baby of a friend. I am happy to report that I made a huge quilt top out of the baby clothes! All in all, I think I had a good sewing year. PHDs are just going to always be a part of my life, I resolve to embrace the unending projects!
3. Get my kids to school on time (most of the time).
We're doing better! This is not easy. I think there is a time warp in my driveway. We step out the front door and by the time I turn the key in the van, 10 minutes has gone by. Where does it go?
4. Potty train and wean Libby, yes, folks, I promise to quit breastfeeding after nearly 5 years.
Almost potty trained the kid. She has a weak bladder when she sleeps so she is still wearing a pull-up at night, but she doesn't want to. I have to sneak it on her after she falls asleep. She wakes up mad and yanks it off, but it is usually soaked. Occasionally, she wakes up dry. I think she just needs to grow and then her body will figure it out. I quit breastfeeding in May. Done! Went a little over the 5 year mark so it took some adjusting to get back to normal for me. Libby had no problem weaning, but she did have to learn to eat more real food and how to fall asleep and console herself. These were harder for her, but she's doing just fine. I'm not sure I would be a good cheerleader for extended nursing, it just sort of happened.
5. Get my money's worth out of our Disneyland and Zoo passes (meaning lots of fun!). Might even get a SeaWorld pass this year!
Oh yeah! We are stretching our dollars spent on our entertainment passes. Fenna purchased passes too, and she's getting the most out of hers as well. We bought Sea World passes and used them three times. I wish we would have used them more, but we did our best. We used the zoo passes a handful of times. Mostly, we spent our outing days at Disneyland. We were blocked out in July and most of August, but we had a few days that we were allowed in August, but it was too hot. When it is over 100 degrees, it's hard for an outdoor all day outing. We opted not to go in August. We went in Sept, Oct, and three times in November. Plus the first five trips of the year in Jan-May. I think we did well using our passes. Gracie's pass expired in December and it costs $199 to renew. If I renew her pass, I'll want to renew mine when it expires in March, and now that Libby is three I'll have to get her a pass as soon as she looks like a three year old or opens her mouth and gives her real age away. Another $199. And $99 for a parking pass. $700 for our family! I decided to explore other amusement parks instead. As much as we love Disneyland, I prefer not to go broke getting in the gate. We went to Disneyland 11 times in 2011. Loved every trip!
6. Send my 2011 Christmas cards out before Christmas.
Didn't happen.
7. Do something with all of my photos and videos. Print them, back them up, put them on dvd, make photo books, I don't know, but something!
Nope. Didn't happen.
8. Keep blogging. I would like to archive my Momathon blog since I kept it up for three years, and I'll have to keep this one alive. Often times, I just blog mentally and never get around to actually posting.
Well, here's a blog post! I might try to do more family updates since we killed Schuworld.com this year. It is being redirected to my blog now.
9. I will try not to destroy or lose any of my electronic devices. You heard that right! Cell phone, bluetooth, camera, laptop.... I wish you all the best of health and happiness in the new year. And may you all stay out of the crevices of the furniture and survive the year! Good Luck.
My poor electronics. This year I lost my bluetooth, destroyed my camera, wore out my laptop and replaced all of those. I didn't replace the bluetooth, I just use my phone on speaker and set it on my shoulder or I hand it to one of my passengers. My phone is still in good shape! One electronic device survived the year! Not bad.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Update - 2011 Resolutions
Way way back in the distant past, January, I made some promises to myself. Here is an update of where I stand on these. Honestly, I had forgotten what I resolved to do this year and had to look it up.
Hmmm... what sort of empty promises shall I make to myself this year? Lose weight? Get in shape? Not buy any more strollers? Oh, who knows!
I sold a stroller and bought a stroller. But the one I bought was for Katie! I am down to three strollers now, a double, a full single and a jogger. I sold the umbrella.
I think I'll stick to resolutions that I can actually see through to the end. Therefore....
I resolve in a conservative manner thus leaving room for chaos and craziness...
1. Read 12 books this year.
I've read five! And it's May, so that's not too bad considering I rarely have time and when I do, I fall asleep.
2. Do more sewing and get my serger fixed (or me, one of us isn't doing it right). I'd like to end 2011 with my current PHDs (projects half done) all finished!
I got my serger fixed and I have been sewing more. I rearranged my sewing area just yesterday. One of these days I'll find the perfect way to set it up. I think I've moved it a hundred times in this house.
3. Get my kids to school on time (most of the time).
So far, we aren't doing too bad.
4. Potty train and wean Libby, yes, folks, I promise to quit breastfeeding after nearly 5 years
She is mostly potty trained! She still wets when she is asleep, and has an accident once in a while. But for the most part she is trained. I sneak a diaper on her at night; hopefully we can give that up soon. That would be so nice to quit buying diapers. Making no progress on weaning.
5. Get my money's worth out of our Disneyland and Zoo passes (meaning lots of fun!). Might even get a SeaWorld pass this year!
We went to Disneyland 4 times so far in 2011. We didn't get to the zoo before our passes expired in Feb. But I didn't renew them. So far, no Seaworld pass. I don't know when I thought I would have time for that.
6. Send my 2011 Christmas cards out before Christmas.
I still have time! I should start addressing envelopes soon.
7. Do something with all of my photos and videos. Print them, back them up, put them on dvd, make photo books, I don't know, but something!
I backed them up to the server, need to back up the server now. Hmm.
8. Keep blogging. I would like to archive my Momathon blog since I kept it up for three years, and I'll have to keep this one alive. Often times, I just blog mentally and never get around to actually posting.
Still mental blogging. Are you still reading my mind?
9. I will try not to destroy or lose any of my electronic devices. You heard that right! Cell phone, bluetooth, camera, laptop.... I wish you all the best of health and happiness in the new year. And may you all stay out of the crevices of the furniture and survive the year! Good Luck.
The laptop is dying, slowly, but it is going to go. The phone is in great shape! Bluetooth was lost but then found it in plain sight in the van, haha. Camera nearly took a plunge into the ocean last week. Thank goodness my hubby gave me a lanyard for my neck! So far, the electronics are all doing well, despite the dangerous life they lead with me.
10. I can't think of anything else. Nine resolutions is more than enough anyway. We'll see if I can keep one or two of them. Happy New Year, Everyone!
Happy New Year - 2011 Resolutions
I sold a stroller and bought a stroller. But the one I bought was for Katie! I am down to three strollers now, a double, a full single and a jogger. I sold the umbrella.
I think I'll stick to resolutions that I can actually see through to the end. Therefore....
I resolve in a conservative manner thus leaving room for chaos and craziness...
1. Read 12 books this year.
I've read five! And it's May, so that's not too bad considering I rarely have time and when I do, I fall asleep.
2. Do more sewing and get my serger fixed (or me, one of us isn't doing it right). I'd like to end 2011 with my current PHDs (projects half done) all finished!
I got my serger fixed and I have been sewing more. I rearranged my sewing area just yesterday. One of these days I'll find the perfect way to set it up. I think I've moved it a hundred times in this house.
3. Get my kids to school on time (most of the time).
So far, we aren't doing too bad.
4. Potty train and wean Libby, yes, folks, I promise to quit breastfeeding after nearly 5 years
She is mostly potty trained! She still wets when she is asleep, and has an accident once in a while. But for the most part she is trained. I sneak a diaper on her at night; hopefully we can give that up soon. That would be so nice to quit buying diapers. Making no progress on weaning.
5. Get my money's worth out of our Disneyland and Zoo passes (meaning lots of fun!). Might even get a SeaWorld pass this year!
We went to Disneyland 4 times so far in 2011. We didn't get to the zoo before our passes expired in Feb. But I didn't renew them. So far, no Seaworld pass. I don't know when I thought I would have time for that.
6. Send my 2011 Christmas cards out before Christmas.
I still have time! I should start addressing envelopes soon.
7. Do something with all of my photos and videos. Print them, back them up, put them on dvd, make photo books, I don't know, but something!
I backed them up to the server, need to back up the server now. Hmm.
8. Keep blogging. I would like to archive my Momathon blog since I kept it up for three years, and I'll have to keep this one alive. Often times, I just blog mentally and never get around to actually posting.
Still mental blogging. Are you still reading my mind?
9. I will try not to destroy or lose any of my electronic devices. You heard that right! Cell phone, bluetooth, camera, laptop.... I wish you all the best of health and happiness in the new year. And may you all stay out of the crevices of the furniture and survive the year! Good Luck.
The laptop is dying, slowly, but it is going to go. The phone is in great shape! Bluetooth was lost but then found it in plain sight in the van, haha. Camera nearly took a plunge into the ocean last week. Thank goodness my hubby gave me a lanyard for my neck! So far, the electronics are all doing well, despite the dangerous life they lead with me.
10. I can't think of anything else. Nine resolutions is more than enough anyway. We'll see if I can keep one or two of them. Happy New Year, Everyone!
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Happy New Year - 2011 Resolutions
Hmmm... what sort of empty promises shall I make to myself this year? Lose weight? Get in shape? Not buy any more strollers? Oh, who knows!
I think I'll stick to resolutions that I can actually see through to the end. Therefore....
I resolve in a conservative manner thus leaving room for chaos and craziness...
1. Read 12 books this year.
2. Do more sewing and get my serger fixed (or me, one of us isn't doing it right). I'd like to end 2011 with my current PHDs (projects half done) all finished!
3. Get my kids to school on time (most of the time).
4. Potty train and wean Libby, yes, folks, I promise to quit breastfeeding after nearly 5 years
5. Get my money's worth out of our Disneyland and Zoo passes (meaning lots of fun!). Might even get a SeaWorld pass this year!
6. Send my 2011 Christmas cards out before Christmas
7. Do something with all of my photos and videos. Print them, back them up, put them on dvd, make photo books, I don't know, but something!
8. Keep blogging. I would like to archive my Momathon blog since I kept it up for three years, and I'll have to keep this one alive. Often times, I just blog mentally and never get around to actually posting.
9. I will try not to destroy or lose any of my electronic devices. You heard that right! Cell phone, bluetooth, camera, laptop.... I wish you all the best of health and happiness in the new year. And may you all stay out of the crevices of the furniture and survive the year! Good Luck.
10. I can't think of anything else. Nine resolutions is more than enough anyway. We'll see if I can keep one or two of them. Happy New Year, Everyone!
2008 Resolutions
2009 Resolutions
I think I'll stick to resolutions that I can actually see through to the end. Therefore....
I resolve in a conservative manner thus leaving room for chaos and craziness...
1. Read 12 books this year.
2. Do more sewing and get my serger fixed (or me, one of us isn't doing it right). I'd like to end 2011 with my current PHDs (projects half done) all finished!
3. Get my kids to school on time (most of the time).
4. Potty train and wean Libby, yes, folks, I promise to quit breastfeeding after nearly 5 years
5. Get my money's worth out of our Disneyland and Zoo passes (meaning lots of fun!). Might even get a SeaWorld pass this year!
6. Send my 2011 Christmas cards out before Christmas
7. Do something with all of my photos and videos. Print them, back them up, put them on dvd, make photo books, I don't know, but something!
8. Keep blogging. I would like to archive my Momathon blog since I kept it up for three years, and I'll have to keep this one alive. Often times, I just blog mentally and never get around to actually posting.
9. I will try not to destroy or lose any of my electronic devices. You heard that right! Cell phone, bluetooth, camera, laptop.... I wish you all the best of health and happiness in the new year. And may you all stay out of the crevices of the furniture and survive the year! Good Luck.
10. I can't think of anything else. Nine resolutions is more than enough anyway. We'll see if I can keep one or two of them. Happy New Year, Everyone!
2008 Resolutions
2009 Resolutions
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