Resolutions:

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!