So happened to find the list of New Year Resolutions I made for last year.
Here's how they went:
1. Read Scriptures and pray, both individually and with family, every day!
- Well I was probably at about 50% when I made that goal and I'd say I've improved to about 70%. So I guess this one better stay on my list 'til I get to 100%!
2. Learn about and understand the Atonement better.
-I'd say that is a life long assignment. I did read a great book on the Atonement in January... then I didn't do much else.
3. Read at least one book a month.
- Totally failed this one. I think I got to recreationally read 3 books all year! How sad. I'll be attempting this one again!
4. Potty Train Parker by February 1st!
-I think it took until about March 1st but we were successful!!
5. Spend one hour a day doing a fun, educational activity with the kids.
-If I could, I would spend 5 hours a day doing fun stuff with my kids. Some days I spent 3, others I spent 1, and some days I had to make up for the previous days I got nothing done because I spent all day playing with the kids. I'd say all those days probably evened out to an hour or so a day.
6. Lose 20 lbs.
-I lost 16 lbs... does that count?
I thought if I posted my resolutions on here this year, I would be held accountable to them.
So in addition to my failed attempts at the above resolutions... here are my 2012 Resolutions:
1. Prepare for and fast every fast Sunday.
- Sometimes I fast with out a purpose because I forgot it was fast sunday until the night before :(
2. Spend the entire week preparing, reading, praying about, and pondering about the lessons I give in Relief Society!
-Got a new calling and I'm feeling really nervous and inadequate!
3. SUCCESSFULLY budget and manage all our finances!
-We are still trying to find a system that works with Tyler's crazy pay periods.
4. Be featured on the show Extreme Couponing!
-ok not really but I would like to get back into coupons and save us a little more money!
5. Master the art of photography and photo editing.
-Mastering is definitely an over-reach but I would like to continue playing around with it until I get better.
6. Physically write in a journal.
-I use this blog as a journal but as you can see I am really bad at keeping up with it so I want to have a more personal account of my life!
7. Lose at least 11 more lbs.
-ugggg.....
With that said.... Anyone have any good books to recommend? Good luck to each of you on your resolutions.
And HAPPY NEW YEAR!
