2013 Goals

I finally made it back!  It took me two weeks to find what kind of blog I had, and then to remember my log in and password, but I finally made it! What better way to kick-start my blog back into action than by sharing my goals for this year?  None that I could think of, so I'm just going to jump right back into it, so here we go....

(Btw, these have no order of importance- my brain doesn't tend to think that way when I am doodling my notes!  And this is a lengthy list, so read on, or you may want to wait till the next post to join back with me!)


1. Blog at least once a week.  Why?  Because I think the world wants to know what's going on in my life every day? No.  Simply because it is theraputic for me (and it's soooo much cheaper than shopping!). I love to read other mom's blogs, if for no other reason than to see that "I am not the only one who....", and hopefully this can do the same for some other mom out there.  If someone thinks this is ridiculous, then don't read! :)

2.  Let my house be messy once in a while without flippin' my lid- God bless my hubby who has dealt with enough flipped lids to last many lifetimes.

3. Be healthy-  1 Corinthians 6:19---- no other words needed!

4. I realized about a month ago that I am really bad at looking people in the eye when I am talking to them.  I try to multi-task at every available moment, but it all boils down to me being present.  Whomever I am speaking to deserves all my attention, and that includes eye contact.

5.  Friendships...this will be a hard one for me.  I tend not to be a big "friend" person.  I'm sure there is some deep, dark reason that some psychologist would have a hay-day with, but I want to be a better friend to those who I have not connected so well with lately, and to those I have reconnected with.  I am looking forward to some girl days where we can sit and talk and watch our kids play.  I am looking forward to some girls days that include studying the Word and praying over each other.  I know God wants me to have more out of my friendships, and I am ready!

6.  Date night once a month- and this is more complicated that it sounds!  My best, and most favorite babysitter, for my kids is my sister Katie, because I know she wants to spend time with my kids and loves them as much as I do.  But, Katie is currently growing up and away at college (I know- the nerve!), so I need to trust some new people with my babies and learn to let go a little so me and the hubs can have some fun.  Easier to type than to do.

7.  Participate in the Lay renewal my church is having in March.  To be honest, I'm not sure what all this entails, but I know God is going to do big things with it, so I want to be a part of it!

8.  Sing a solo at church.  I used to do this all the time.  I used to sing with a group almost every Sunday in front of the church.  But, for some reason, I have let a deep-seated fear grow in me the last year about doing this.  I know its a fear to keep me from doing something I love, so I am determined to whoop it!

9.  I desperately want to re-do my bedroom.  It has never been completed finished since the house was built.  It has all the bones- it just needs some love and style.  It is my inside house project this year.

10.  Have a youth girl's bible study at my house this summer.

11.  Write out and share Lissie's story - may be the single hardest thing on my list, because it's really my story too, but there is so much that goes with it that it will be gut wrenching, ugly, and the one of the most beautiful things I can do for myself. 

12.  Start reading chapter books with Gracey- she loves to read and I want to share with her the childhood stories that took me to another time and place.  (Did anyone else have an old, old Sandy Patty song go through their mind when they read "another time and place"?  If not please ignore because you are wayyyyy to young to even know who I am talking about!)

13.  Go to ALL Thayne's tball games this year- last year I think I only went to a handful of games, for many different reasons, but I felt the loss and I know he did too.  He needs to see his mama in the stand cheering him on!

I know it's a long list, but I have 11 months left, right?  I can do it!