From which we get the word "resolution", as in the New Year's variety. Anyone make those? I really hardly do, mostly because before Memorial Day arrives I'd forgotten what it was I resolved to do. I'm guessing those sorts of resolutions wouldn't have fit the definition at all. Had I truly been determined, resolved, bold, I would not so easily abandon my purpose. These last two years, I have had the same resolution, which I have not forgotten: not to put undue burden on the family budget. I have had income from my part-part-part time job, which I tried to use for as many family wants & needs as possible.
I know many people decide to read through the Bible in a year or lose XX number of pounds, which, are noble things to purpose towards. I'm wondering though, by April are they still only half-way through Genesis and stopping at the McDonald's drive-thru for a greasy Quarter Pounder? {YUM! Haven't had me one of those in forever.....} But I digress.
So, since I believe that if you don't know what you're aiming for, you'll never hit your target, here are my "aims" or resolutions if you will, for 2009. I've narrowed it down to three, simple and practical things:
Number One: Return to my pre-pregnancy weight before the end of the year. Our sweet pea #4 is officially due August 2nd, which should leave me plenty of time on the calendar to accomplish this, especially if I can manage not to gain more than 25 pounds.
Number Two: Read 12 books. Any twelve. Some for fun. Some for personal and spiritual growth. But just keep reading. It's actually something I truly love, but had not done too much of due to my previous TV watching habits. So many things can be accomplished without cable TV.....
Number Three: Try 12 new recipes. That's really not very many. Only one new recipe per month. There are so many things that I've always wanted to try making from scratch, but just never get around to: croissants, white bean chicken chili, ravioli, lobster bisque, homemade candy, orange chicken.
Do you make New Year's Resolutions? What's slated for '09?
P.S. For a wonderful guided reflection of 2008, be sure not to miss this post at Simple Mom.
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I always used to poo-poo them as silly but now I'm thinking that it's a good thing to slow down and look at what's happened in the past year and set goals for the new year. I sure hope you're going to keep us posted on your progress in all three categories. BTW, LorAnn Oils has some great candy recipes.
Hello!
We had fun this week visiting you and the kids... this year we can't wait that long to see each other. I can't believe how big the kids are.
Well, my resolution are:
1. Lose 40 more pounds.
2. Run three races this year
3. Read more books with the kids
4. Take two family vacations this year.
5. Get promoted again ;)
Talk later!
Skyra
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