The title is the perfect explanation of where I've been this week. On Tuesday, I managed to come down with the flu for the 2nd time in 2 weeks. Yeah, that sucked. Especially since I was the only one who got it and it was much worse the 2nd time around. Oh, and day 2 of the flu was my birthday. Not exactly how I planned on spending my birthday. I'm nearly over it now, just have a scratchy throat, ear ache and a cough. These I can deal with.
The other thing that kept me away was the nook. Yes, the e-reader from Barnes and Noble. It was my birthday present from Dave. To say I'm a happy camper is an understatement. I LOVE IT! I've been practically attached to it since I got it on Saturday afternoon. The only reason I don't take it everywhere is because I don't have a cover yet (I'm getting one soon). I've been wrapped up in a couple different books.
I promise to get back on track this week, but I apologize for being MIA for the last week.
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Monday, February 14, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
The Flu
The Flu. Evil incarnate. I have had the flu twice in my adult life and both times I will never forget.
The first time it was late February. I had gotten my flu shot the previous November, after being told by my doctor that I had to. It was the first time in my adult life I got my flu shot, too. And yet, I still managed to come down with the flu, a mere three months later. Oh, did I mention that the reason I was told I had to get the flu shot was because I was 9 months pregnant? Beautiful G was born less than a week after I got my flu shot and was 3 months old when I got the flu. 3 month olds obviously can't get a flu shot. Nor can they be around their mother who has the flu.
Dave works a blue collar job, he always has. One fun fact of blue collar jobs, many start much earlier in the day than you typical office job. Dave has always worked earlier hours than I did. He also worked earlier than our daycare officially opened. Fortunately, Beautiful G's daycare provider at the time is a close friend of the family. She took Beautiful G overnight for the three or four days it took me to get over the flu, with Dave bringing her home for a few hours after he got off work.
I don't have any other memory as being quite as miserable and sick. Not ever. Until Friday night. Yeah, that's where I've been. I've had the flu. About 9 o'clock on Friday I night, I started hurting. And by midnight, I knew for a fact that I caught the flu from Dave. We both had a VERY miserable weekend. Oh and I missed Beautiful G's first basketball game. Yeah. Fortunately, my mom and aunt took her (and Sunshine!!!) to the game.
So that's why I haven't updated. I apologize. We'll be back tomorrow with the next segment of "How to Do the Coupon Thing", The Anatomy of a Coupon (which is only sort of like the anatomy of you!)
The first time it was late February. I had gotten my flu shot the previous November, after being told by my doctor that I had to. It was the first time in my adult life I got my flu shot, too. And yet, I still managed to come down with the flu, a mere three months later. Oh, did I mention that the reason I was told I had to get the flu shot was because I was 9 months pregnant? Beautiful G was born less than a week after I got my flu shot and was 3 months old when I got the flu. 3 month olds obviously can't get a flu shot. Nor can they be around their mother who has the flu.
Dave works a blue collar job, he always has. One fun fact of blue collar jobs, many start much earlier in the day than you typical office job. Dave has always worked earlier hours than I did. He also worked earlier than our daycare officially opened. Fortunately, Beautiful G's daycare provider at the time is a close friend of the family. She took Beautiful G overnight for the three or four days it took me to get over the flu, with Dave bringing her home for a few hours after he got off work.
I don't have any other memory as being quite as miserable and sick. Not ever. Until Friday night. Yeah, that's where I've been. I've had the flu. About 9 o'clock on Friday I night, I started hurting. And by midnight, I knew for a fact that I caught the flu from Dave. We both had a VERY miserable weekend. Oh and I missed Beautiful G's first basketball game. Yeah. Fortunately, my mom and aunt took her (and Sunshine!!!) to the game.
So that's why I haven't updated. I apologize. We'll be back tomorrow with the next segment of "How to Do the Coupon Thing", The Anatomy of a Coupon (which is only sort of like the anatomy of you!)
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Exercise, What a Rush!
I officially have a love/hate relationship with exercise. I hate exercise while I'm in the middle of it. It hurts, I'm pouring sweat into my eyes and overall I just feel like exercise is one of the stupidest things I've done in a long time.
Then I finish and relax. And I love exercise. I feel amazing! I swear I still feel awesome hours later. I sleep better too. Plus I love knowing that I burned that many calories, taking me that much closer to my goal.
I jumped on my Wii Fit on Monday and yesterday and I already can't wait to do it again this afternoon. It seems weird, cause I've never been a huge exercise fan before, but right now I feel better than ever and cannot wait to get up and do it again!
I do have the aching calves again, but I figured out why this time. I have been doing a basic run on the Wii Fit and when I actually run (not walk at a fast pace) I feel my calves start to ache/pull. I'm not sure why or how to fix it. Anybody have any ideas? Also, what do you like to do for exercise? I'm open to all suggestions!
Then I finish and relax. And I love exercise. I feel amazing! I swear I still feel awesome hours later. I sleep better too. Plus I love knowing that I burned that many calories, taking me that much closer to my goal.
I jumped on my Wii Fit on Monday and yesterday and I already can't wait to do it again this afternoon. It seems weird, cause I've never been a huge exercise fan before, but right now I feel better than ever and cannot wait to get up and do it again!
I do have the aching calves again, but I figured out why this time. I have been doing a basic run on the Wii Fit and when I actually run (not walk at a fast pace) I feel my calves start to ache/pull. I'm not sure why or how to fix it. Anybody have any ideas? Also, what do you like to do for exercise? I'm open to all suggestions!
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Adventures in Potty Training, More Bookshelves and New Weekly Goals
That title basically sums up my entire weekend. Right there, you've seen what's been going on.
First and foremost, we're potty training Sunshine. I didn't potty train Beautiful G until she was 3 either. With Beautiful G, it was me trying regain my balance and figure out the whole "I have two kids under 3" thing. With Sunshine, as much as I wanted her out of diapers I remember all too well the battle I had with her sister.
On Friday, I decided I had enough. We were potty training and we were going to stick with it. No Pull Ups except for bedtime. Lots and lots of potty breaks and lots and lots of stickers. In the past 3 days, we've had 2 (maybe 3) accidents. All of those involved poop (yes, I typed it and I'm blushing!). She still isn't really telling me she has to go, but if I ask her about going, she'll tell me yes (most of the time) and 9 times out of 10, she'll go. Usually the 10th time, she says no but I take her anyway because its been awhile and I'm afraid for an accident. I've made more progress with her in the last 3 days than I did with Beautiful G in the first 3 months of potty training. One of my goals this week is to have her fully potty trained by Saturday and start getting her out of even bedtime Pull Ups in about a month. I'm dreaming of the money I'll be saving!!
Onto the next topic. Bookshelves. Dave and I did a Craigslist search and found 2 bookshelves for $40. They are the cheap put it together yourself kind, but they are sturdy enough and since Target wants $30 for one still in a box, I knew we were getting at least a halfway decent deal. So finally, after living in this apartment for 6 months, my books have been unearthed. I have found quite a collection, many things I hadn't remembered having and others that are dear friends that I had been missing. It's exciting to get my hands on them again! I started reading The Devil Wears Prada, which I had picked up shortly before we moved and hadn't started since we were packing up. I had planned on getting bookshelves within a month or two of moving, so I hadn't been worried about it. Now I get to enjoy it.
Final topic for the night. My new weekly goals. Well, first and foremost, I joined a weight loss group through my MomWriters and it required me to weigh myself and take my measurements. Let's just say that was one more wake up call I didn't need! Officially, we kick off the group tomorrow, so I am planning to start my journey then.
My weekly goals are:
1. Write for Demand Every Day
2. Write at least 2 articles for Suite 101
3. Write 2,000 words for my novel
4. Write here every day and at A Year of Baking twice this week
5. Exercise for an hour every day Monday through Friday
6. Eat Right/In my Calorie Range
7. Get Sunshine completely potty trained
8. Do my hair and makeup every day
That's it. I think I can do this. Anybody want to share their big plans this week? Potty training horror stories (or stories of bliss if you have any)? Their never ending love for books? All of the above?
First and foremost, we're potty training Sunshine. I didn't potty train Beautiful G until she was 3 either. With Beautiful G, it was me trying regain my balance and figure out the whole "I have two kids under 3" thing. With Sunshine, as much as I wanted her out of diapers I remember all too well the battle I had with her sister.
On Friday, I decided I had enough. We were potty training and we were going to stick with it. No Pull Ups except for bedtime. Lots and lots of potty breaks and lots and lots of stickers. In the past 3 days, we've had 2 (maybe 3) accidents. All of those involved poop (yes, I typed it and I'm blushing!). She still isn't really telling me she has to go, but if I ask her about going, she'll tell me yes (most of the time) and 9 times out of 10, she'll go. Usually the 10th time, she says no but I take her anyway because its been awhile and I'm afraid for an accident. I've made more progress with her in the last 3 days than I did with Beautiful G in the first 3 months of potty training. One of my goals this week is to have her fully potty trained by Saturday and start getting her out of even bedtime Pull Ups in about a month. I'm dreaming of the money I'll be saving!!
Onto the next topic. Bookshelves. Dave and I did a Craigslist search and found 2 bookshelves for $40. They are the cheap put it together yourself kind, but they are sturdy enough and since Target wants $30 for one still in a box, I knew we were getting at least a halfway decent deal. So finally, after living in this apartment for 6 months, my books have been unearthed. I have found quite a collection, many things I hadn't remembered having and others that are dear friends that I had been missing. It's exciting to get my hands on them again! I started reading The Devil Wears Prada, which I had picked up shortly before we moved and hadn't started since we were packing up. I had planned on getting bookshelves within a month or two of moving, so I hadn't been worried about it. Now I get to enjoy it.
Final topic for the night. My new weekly goals. Well, first and foremost, I joined a weight loss group through my MomWriters and it required me to weigh myself and take my measurements. Let's just say that was one more wake up call I didn't need! Officially, we kick off the group tomorrow, so I am planning to start my journey then.
My weekly goals are:
1. Write for Demand Every Day
2. Write at least 2 articles for Suite 101
3. Write 2,000 words for my novel
4. Write here every day and at A Year of Baking twice this week
5. Exercise for an hour every day Monday through Friday
6. Eat Right/In my Calorie Range
7. Get Sunshine completely potty trained
8. Do my hair and makeup every day
That's it. I think I can do this. Anybody want to share their big plans this week? Potty training horror stories (or stories of bliss if you have any)? Their never ending love for books? All of the above?
Saturday, January 8, 2011
The Baby Shower
Today, I spent most of my day at a baby shower. One of my friends, whom I met 8 years ago when I moved to California and I have been told (and would agree with) is very much like me, is due to have a baby next month. She's a sweetheart and lives down the street from us. Her DH works with Dave too, so we interact a bit with that too. It's her first baby and she's trying to figure it all out.
Going to the party was great, because it meant I got to see her and several other friends I haven't seen in awhile. It was also kinda awkward, though. I met my friend (and actually, all of my friends here in California) at a church I used to attend. We were very involved at the church and both of my girls were dedicated there. We left a year and a half ago and while I kept up with some people, others (many others) fell by the wayside. It wasn't intentional, but I guess its stuff like that which shows you who are your friends and who are just people you see regularly.
Many of the people at the shower fit in the second category. I spent much of my time playing "catch up" where people ask what's going on in my life. It's small talk, I know. But I hate small talk. I suck at small talk. I'm not a people person and being social makes me very uncomfortable. Fortunately, I managed to get at a table of people who are my real friends and not a group of those I hung out with. The new mother is one of the women I consider like a sister and two other of my "almost sisters" were there too, along with one of my extra mothers. I sat with them and the sisters and I caused our own small amount of trouble (especially for my extra mom, who was running the games!).
I did do something for my goals, though. I'm part of a writer's group for moms and I joined the goals group they have going. It started today and I put out there my goals. Now to help keep myself accountable. Partially that's what this is, a place to keep myself accountable.
Oh, speaking of accountable, I lost 1 lb this week. The real question is that simply a weight fluctuation or weight loss? I also found another very good reason to lose weight. My 10 year high school reunion is happening later this year. I don't have any details beyond the fact that several people from high school are making loud noises on Facebook about having one. High school was probably the most miserable 4 years of my life, with middle school's 3 years being a very close second. In the intervening 10 years, my life has changed for the better, including the fact that I got out of there! I really want to go to the reunion, though. I want to see my friends from that time, but I also want to show off the fact that I'm certainly not the same person I was 10 years ago. But I cannot walk in there being 60 lbs overweight. Because that will overshadow any "wow" factor I have for anything else. So now I want to lose 60 lbs by June 11 (figure that's the earliest they would have the reunion, hopefully later in the year). Well, when I stuck it in a calculator, it says I can lose probably about 30 lbs by that point. I can see what I can do, but my goal is 60 lbs by June 11. Let's see how it goes!
Going to the party was great, because it meant I got to see her and several other friends I haven't seen in awhile. It was also kinda awkward, though. I met my friend (and actually, all of my friends here in California) at a church I used to attend. We were very involved at the church and both of my girls were dedicated there. We left a year and a half ago and while I kept up with some people, others (many others) fell by the wayside. It wasn't intentional, but I guess its stuff like that which shows you who are your friends and who are just people you see regularly.
Many of the people at the shower fit in the second category. I spent much of my time playing "catch up" where people ask what's going on in my life. It's small talk, I know. But I hate small talk. I suck at small talk. I'm not a people person and being social makes me very uncomfortable. Fortunately, I managed to get at a table of people who are my real friends and not a group of those I hung out with. The new mother is one of the women I consider like a sister and two other of my "almost sisters" were there too, along with one of my extra mothers. I sat with them and the sisters and I caused our own small amount of trouble (especially for my extra mom, who was running the games!).
I did do something for my goals, though. I'm part of a writer's group for moms and I joined the goals group they have going. It started today and I put out there my goals. Now to help keep myself accountable. Partially that's what this is, a place to keep myself accountable.
Oh, speaking of accountable, I lost 1 lb this week. The real question is that simply a weight fluctuation or weight loss? I also found another very good reason to lose weight. My 10 year high school reunion is happening later this year. I don't have any details beyond the fact that several people from high school are making loud noises on Facebook about having one. High school was probably the most miserable 4 years of my life, with middle school's 3 years being a very close second. In the intervening 10 years, my life has changed for the better, including the fact that I got out of there! I really want to go to the reunion, though. I want to see my friends from that time, but I also want to show off the fact that I'm certainly not the same person I was 10 years ago. But I cannot walk in there being 60 lbs overweight. Because that will overshadow any "wow" factor I have for anything else. So now I want to lose 60 lbs by June 11 (figure that's the earliest they would have the reunion, hopefully later in the year). Well, when I stuck it in a calculator, it says I can lose probably about 30 lbs by that point. I can see what I can do, but my goal is 60 lbs by June 11. Let's see how it goes!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Updates!
First, I want to say I'm sorry this didn't go up yesterday. I tried to post it last night, but Blogger was obviously undergoing some form of maintenance in posting and wouldn't let me. That said, check out the new features I was able to add!
First, I've finally set up the feed for this blog, so you can now subscribe via RSS or email (see the link in the upper right). I also added a search feature if you want to find something quickly. Finally, I joined a few more blog hops for today (although I did it last night. It was after midnight on the East Coast, so that counts, right?). If you want to see which ones, or are more interested in joining one yourself, see my page at the top, with the links to the blog hops I participate in.
Oh, and yesterday I jumped on my Wii Fit for the first time in...well...awhile. I did a 40 minute workout, which felt good at the time, but harder than I remembered. Then I woke up this morning and I can barely walk! It's just my calves that hurt, but I learned once again the importance of stretching every single time and why you should both warm up and cool down! I did my warm up, but skipped my cool down. Not a good plan!
I did fairly well eating yesterday too. I finished off a box of Special K for breakfast (which I had bought 3 days earlier...) and had a smoothie for lunch. It wasn't until our afternoon snack that I derailed. I finished off the Oreo's. There were only 5, but they were followed up by some Hershey Kisses....oops....
What great things happened to you yesterday?
First, I've finally set up the feed for this blog, so you can now subscribe via RSS or email (see the link in the upper right). I also added a search feature if you want to find something quickly. Finally, I joined a few more blog hops for today (although I did it last night. It was after midnight on the East Coast, so that counts, right?). If you want to see which ones, or are more interested in joining one yourself, see my page at the top, with the links to the blog hops I participate in.
Oh, and yesterday I jumped on my Wii Fit for the first time in...well...awhile. I did a 40 minute workout, which felt good at the time, but harder than I remembered. Then I woke up this morning and I can barely walk! It's just my calves that hurt, but I learned once again the importance of stretching every single time and why you should both warm up and cool down! I did my warm up, but skipped my cool down. Not a good plan!
I did fairly well eating yesterday too. I finished off a box of Special K for breakfast (which I had bought 3 days earlier...) and had a smoothie for lunch. It wasn't until our afternoon snack that I derailed. I finished off the Oreo's. There were only 5, but they were followed up by some Hershey Kisses....oops....
What great things happened to you yesterday?
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
The Weight Thing
My weight problems reared their ugly little head today. I know, without a doubt, that I need to lose weight. I'm not stupid. But today I found myself twisting to reach for something in my room and I ended up staring at myself in the long mirrors on our closet door. I nearly cried. I couldn't believe how I looked. While I know I probably wasn't at the best angle, it was so hard to see myself in the mirror. My stomach has been the worst for years, but I looked at myself and saw just how much fat there was everywhere. It was honestly heart-breaking, knowing that I had all that hanging on me. It was just one more reminder that I need to do something about this and I need to do it fast.
Another big thing I did today was start "reading" The 4 Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss. I'm actually listening to an audio copy of it, but I count it as reading. Ferriss has a very interesting view of how to do things. His goal is to simplify things and purposely cut out the extras in our lives that we don't really want to do but believe we have to do. For example, he shows you how to work more effectively by changing certain habits in your life.
Ferriss's book is mainly for people who feel they have an abundance of work and very little time in their lives for personal gain. While I feel this in some way, I realize that as a SAHM, I have more time than the average person. Today, not counting blogging, I spent exactly 2 hours making money as a freelancer. That's it. I also have less than $50 to show for it. Instead of challenging me on how to give myself more time to do what I want to do (since I already have that), this book is challenging me to find ways to take the little time I already use and make it more profitable for myself. This doesn't make me feel pressured, but it does give me a sense that I want to do more. The book has really got me focused on my goals for the year and meeting them by utilizing the time I already have instead of wasting it on things that are not as important.
Ferriss brought up an interesting point, one I bring to you. If you only had 2 hours a day to work, what would you do with that time? Also, in what other areas of your life can you apply the same principle to?
Another big thing I did today was start "reading" The 4 Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss. I'm actually listening to an audio copy of it, but I count it as reading. Ferriss has a very interesting view of how to do things. His goal is to simplify things and purposely cut out the extras in our lives that we don't really want to do but believe we have to do. For example, he shows you how to work more effectively by changing certain habits in your life.
Ferriss's book is mainly for people who feel they have an abundance of work and very little time in their lives for personal gain. While I feel this in some way, I realize that as a SAHM, I have more time than the average person. Today, not counting blogging, I spent exactly 2 hours making money as a freelancer. That's it. I also have less than $50 to show for it. Instead of challenging me on how to give myself more time to do what I want to do (since I already have that), this book is challenging me to find ways to take the little time I already use and make it more profitable for myself. This doesn't make me feel pressured, but it does give me a sense that I want to do more. The book has really got me focused on my goals for the year and meeting them by utilizing the time I already have instead of wasting it on things that are not as important.
Ferriss brought up an interesting point, one I bring to you. If you only had 2 hours a day to work, what would you do with that time? Also, in what other areas of your life can you apply the same principle to?
Saturday, January 1, 2011
New Year's Day
Today was good personally but goal-wise, very bad.
I spent most of the day with my mom, Jandy. We went to lunch and a movie, followed by a quick trip for errands since the plaza with the movie theater had a Petco (for her and her cats) and Michaels (for me. Trying to organize my coupons). Lunch was at Souplantation and was only kinda healthy. The salad was great until I dumped the blue cheese dressing. I also stuck with a muffin and cornbread for sides. Yet went with brownie and ice cream for dessert. Probably not so healthy.
Along with that, I stepped on the scale today. 214. OUCH! I've been exactly this weight once before. The day I weighed this much, I went to the hospital and came out 4 days later. I lost 20 lbs that weekend and gained a newborn. Since that's not going to happen this time, I'm going to have to lose weight the old fashioned way, diet and exercise.
I'm still trying to decide which "diet" to follow. There is the old fashioned "count calories" method, but I am bad with numbers. I've followed The Superfoods Diet and have heard good things about Cinch, both which don't require counting calories, but they are both considered restricted. Of course there is Jenny Craig or Nutrisystem, which provide you food, but that's very expensive. So I still need to decide.
As for exercise, I'm going to walk. I've got a pedometer (that needs a new battery I found out today) and my goal is to get up to 10,000 steps a day. I'm starting with getting up to 6,000 a day once I get the battery replaced. I'm also going to pull out my Wii Fit for strength training and yoga. I'll let you know how it works.
Anybody have any good suggestions on the diet/exercise front? I could really use some grand ideas since I've got to lose a lot of weight. It does have to include the fact that I bake all the time and will want to eat it!
I spent most of the day with my mom, Jandy. We went to lunch and a movie, followed by a quick trip for errands since the plaza with the movie theater had a Petco (for her and her cats) and Michaels (for me. Trying to organize my coupons). Lunch was at Souplantation and was only kinda healthy. The salad was great until I dumped the blue cheese dressing. I also stuck with a muffin and cornbread for sides. Yet went with brownie and ice cream for dessert. Probably not so healthy.
Along with that, I stepped on the scale today. 214. OUCH! I've been exactly this weight once before. The day I weighed this much, I went to the hospital and came out 4 days later. I lost 20 lbs that weekend and gained a newborn. Since that's not going to happen this time, I'm going to have to lose weight the old fashioned way, diet and exercise.
I'm still trying to decide which "diet" to follow. There is the old fashioned "count calories" method, but I am bad with numbers. I've followed The Superfoods Diet and have heard good things about Cinch, both which don't require counting calories, but they are both considered restricted. Of course there is Jenny Craig or Nutrisystem, which provide you food, but that's very expensive. So I still need to decide.
As for exercise, I'm going to walk. I've got a pedometer (that needs a new battery I found out today) and my goal is to get up to 10,000 steps a day. I'm starting with getting up to 6,000 a day once I get the battery replaced. I'm also going to pull out my Wii Fit for strength training and yoga. I'll let you know how it works.
Anybody have any good suggestions on the diet/exercise front? I could really use some grand ideas since I've got to lose a lot of weight. It does have to include the fact that I bake all the time and will want to eat it!
Friday, December 31, 2010
New Year, New Blog
I am a Stay At Home Mom. Yes, I said it. The thing is, though, that I'm not very good at it. In fact, I'm very bad at it. I'm a good mom. I'm not so good at taking care of the rest of it. If you walked into my house right now, you'd find that my kitchen is cluttered with stuff (again). My dining room is clean, but only cause I swept it this morning in frustration. The girls have laundry that's been in the basket for almost a week but still hasn't been put away. And don't even glance in my bedroom!
To be honest, I'm not very domestic. I'm just not. But I want to change that. So I'm going to. And while I'm at it, I'm going to blog about it. One thing we've done as a family is set some goals and I want to focus on meeting them. So we're going to. And I'm going to blog about them.
So what are our goals? Well I'm glad you asked!
My personal goals:
1. Blog here (Mrs. Undomestic) and HERE (my baking blog) daily. This one is simple. Get on here and blog! This will also include promoting the blog.
2. Make enough money every month from various work projects to cover both car payments and the car insurance. Right now I work for a couple of content mills along with monetizing the blog. I have calculated how much I need to make daily to cover the expenses, not counting weekends. The new goal is to actually get it done!
3. Keep my house clean, not just halfway, almost clean like it is now. I'm a fan of the FlyLady system (which I don't follow well). I even own her book! I'm going to follow this to keep my house clean.
4. Complete a novel. I love to write and I have always wanted to write a novel. My goal is to actually get it done this year and find an agent to sell it.
5. Lose 60 lbs. I need to get down to about 155 to be a happy camper with myself and with what is considered healthy. This includes eating well and exercising daily!
6. Read my Bible daily.
Family Goals:
1. Become healthier. Dave, my husband, needs to lose weight too. He won't "Go on a Diet" (yeah for being male!) but he will do a lifestyle change with me, so we're doing this as a family.
2. Read a story to our girls every day. We often read, but I really want to get a book read to them every day.
3. Work on preschool stuff with Sunshine (my 3-year-old) and homework/school stuff with Beautiful G (my 5-year-old). Beautiful G is in half-day kindergarten right now but by the end of the year she'll be in first grade. I really need to get Sunshine more prepared for kindergarten than Beautiful G was (although she was fine, I felt like she could have been more prepared).
4. Save up for the down payment of a house and buy it! Dave and I am finally to a point where our credit will allow us to buy a house and we are sick of living in apartments where we can't do things like send our kids to play in the yard. We're Americans. We have the American dream of a home. And we're going to do it!
Yup, that's it. 10 things I really need to do this year (well, 9. Two are more cross-overs of each other). This blog will keep me accountable and give you a chance to see how I'm doing. I'll be posting how we do and other stuff that relates to home (like coupons, great deals, and other fun stuff that you could use in your home and family life).
To be honest, I'm not very domestic. I'm just not. But I want to change that. So I'm going to. And while I'm at it, I'm going to blog about it. One thing we've done as a family is set some goals and I want to focus on meeting them. So we're going to. And I'm going to blog about them.
So what are our goals? Well I'm glad you asked!
My personal goals:
1. Blog here (Mrs. Undomestic) and HERE (my baking blog) daily. This one is simple. Get on here and blog! This will also include promoting the blog.
2. Make enough money every month from various work projects to cover both car payments and the car insurance. Right now I work for a couple of content mills along with monetizing the blog. I have calculated how much I need to make daily to cover the expenses, not counting weekends. The new goal is to actually get it done!
3. Keep my house clean, not just halfway, almost clean like it is now. I'm a fan of the FlyLady system (which I don't follow well). I even own her book! I'm going to follow this to keep my house clean.
4. Complete a novel. I love to write and I have always wanted to write a novel. My goal is to actually get it done this year and find an agent to sell it.
5. Lose 60 lbs. I need to get down to about 155 to be a happy camper with myself and with what is considered healthy. This includes eating well and exercising daily!
6. Read my Bible daily.
Family Goals:
1. Become healthier. Dave, my husband, needs to lose weight too. He won't "Go on a Diet" (yeah for being male!) but he will do a lifestyle change with me, so we're doing this as a family.
2. Read a story to our girls every day. We often read, but I really want to get a book read to them every day.
3. Work on preschool stuff with Sunshine (my 3-year-old) and homework/school stuff with Beautiful G (my 5-year-old). Beautiful G is in half-day kindergarten right now but by the end of the year she'll be in first grade. I really need to get Sunshine more prepared for kindergarten than Beautiful G was (although she was fine, I felt like she could have been more prepared).
4. Save up for the down payment of a house and buy it! Dave and I am finally to a point where our credit will allow us to buy a house and we are sick of living in apartments where we can't do things like send our kids to play in the yard. We're Americans. We have the American dream of a home. And we're going to do it!
Yup, that's it. 10 things I really need to do this year (well, 9. Two are more cross-overs of each other). This blog will keep me accountable and give you a chance to see how I'm doing. I'll be posting how we do and other stuff that relates to home (like coupons, great deals, and other fun stuff that you could use in your home and family life).
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