It's All In The Past

With the new year right around the corner, it’s important for me to start thinking about my new goals. In 2009, my goals were to:

1. Read the Bible and pray regularly. In May, I started attending a Bible study every Friday with a group of other women. This accelerated my reading because we were given daily reading assignments. Unfortunately, I don’t think I am praying more. I get right down to my study lessons because I always feel pressed for time. Praying is key if I want to deepen my faith.
2. Encourage Todd more. This tends to be something I’m not very good at doing. I don’t know why, but it is so hard for me to say nice things on a regular basis. Ha, ha! Seriously though, Todd does so much for the family and it is important for me to let him know I appreciate all of his hard work. Owning your own business is a big responsibility and a lot of stress.
3. Learn to scrapbook. Ok, so this one didn’t happen, but I’m ok with it. (Sorry scrapbooking friend!) Instead, I think I chose the blogging route. At least I took up a new hobby, right? :)
4. Keep up Ryan’s Babysite website and baby book. When Ryan was born, I started a website where I could keep our family and friends updated on the latest and greatest pictures and journals. I think I was pretty consistent, updating every month. It wasn’t necessarily done right on time, but my task was completed every month. I’m giving myself a pat on the back. The baby book though, yeah, not so much. I was pretty horrible about writing down which teeth he got when, the day he started walking, his first words, etc. I know it’s not life or death important, but it would be nice to look back years from now and see all the milestones listed nicely in a book. I wonder how many mothers actually fill those all out?

So are you all ready to hear my big commitments for 2010? Some I will continue to work on from 2009,while others I will retire or alter. Here they are:

1. Read the Bible and pray regularly. Pray BEFORE I read to make sure it gets done. It needs to be something I want to do, instead of feeling like a task.
2. Encourage Todd. This goal can never really stop. Unless I become some pro-encourager, of course. Yeah, probably not going to happen, but I’ll keep trying!
3. Keep up with my blog. I thought it would be easier to write all the time. It’s quite hard to form my idea on most days or to find the time. I need to make sure my Bible reading comes BEFORE my blogging.
4. Eat healthier and get exercise. I like to eat fast food. I guess mostly for the convenience factor. I know it’s the worst thing I could possibly put into my body. Well, maybe not the worst, but close. The unfortunate thing is that Ryan likes to eat it too. I already have him addicted to McDonald’s french fries. He’s definitely my son! As far as exercise…what’s that? After Ryan was born, I started walking to get him out of the house. To get myself out of the house. I can’t really remember the last walk that we went on now. My body aches and I have low energy. The thing that’s really been weighing on me is that Ryan watches everything I do. I don’t want him to have poor eating and exercise habits. This goal is extremely important for me.
5. Walk the dog. If you notice, I didn’t say, “Walk the dog MORE.” Just, “Walk the dog.” Charlie has never been a great leash walker. This has made us be horrible dog walkers. She has always pulled herself along, practically choking herself. She has gotten better with age, but since we don’t really walk her, she has no chance for improvement. Lately, she seems miserable. She can barely get on the couch without our help. She’s going to need a ramp soon and she’s only 2 1/2 years old. We’re terrible dog owners, I know. Since Charlie was my idea, it’s mostly my fault.

I would have to say, I think all my goals are really important in my life. I try not to give myself goals that are too crazy to achieve. They would never get accomplished and I would always feel defeated.

I hope this has given you all some encouragement to start thinking about your goals for 2010. Now, I need to get some sleep, so I can have a productive day tomorrow!

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