It seems as though everything I see lately, says something about the New Year and a New You. I don't want there to be a new me. Maybe a slightly thinner and more fit me, but I like myself just as I am! I mean I have a great life--a wonderful husband, a beautiful and joyful little boy, a house to finally call my own, a "job" that I am loving, what more can a girls ask for! Well since it is the end of the year, I will look forward to the next one! So what do I want to accomplish in 2009? Well lets see...
1. To finish Xander's first year scrapbook before he turns 2, that leaves me only 6 months-yikes!
2. To be healthier--this requires a few steps. First, of all I am not going on a diet, I am just going to eat healthier, write down what I eat, and eat the correct portion size. That's right no counting calories, or fat grams, just a pen and some paper to keep me in line! Second, I am going to drink more water. It is not that I drink a lot of pop, or sweet tea, it's that I just don't drink anything, so I will start. Yes, I will write this down as well, lets try for at least 5 decent size glasses of water! Third, I have a toddler, I will use him as an excuse to run around, play, be silly, and "exercise"!
3. I will not buy unnecessary things this year. Shopping is a huge weakness of mine. I WILL control it! I will be frugal, and if I cannot get it for next to nothing, than we do not need it! Here I come yard/garage sales, craigslist, Marshall's and consignment stores!!!!! (Chris I know you will appreciate and help me with this one!)
4. I will try at least one new recipe a week! I have even started this today! I have a recipe in the slow cooker as we speak! This will not only allow us to broaden our menus, but also play into my frugality and make me plan my grocery shopping trips better, so I do not buy useless things. Stock the pantry with basics and use them and a wonderful array of spices to create wonderful meals!!!!
5. I will read at least one new book a month! I have lots of options sitting on the book case!
There, I think that sounds pretty good! Nothing too challenging, so I'll actually stick to it, and yet things that can only benefit and enhance my life! Here's to a wonderful 2009! May we all have good health, happiness and lots of love!!!
12/29/08
It's so nice
It's so nice when I have the opportunity to rock my "baby" to sleep. Xander is full of get up and go, and doesn't like to stand still very long. So it was nice that today and yesterday he let me hold him and rock him to sleep, for his nap time. Those are the kinds of moments that I want to cherish forever & hold for always in my heart. So on those days when he is misbehaving, I can flash to the days when he just wanted to sit in my lap and be rocked!!
He is such a joy, and growing up so fast! It seems like every day he does or says something new. He knows his colors, can count to five, and does pretty good naming fruits, vegetables, animals and other items. He also likes to repeat things we say. We definitely have to watch what we say. We have also taken to spelling things, who knows how long before he knows what we are spelling! We have meaning to give him a haircut, as he needs one, but then again, won't that make him look even more like a little boy? Oh they grow up too fast!!!!
He is such a joy, and growing up so fast! It seems like every day he does or says something new. He knows his colors, can count to five, and does pretty good naming fruits, vegetables, animals and other items. He also likes to repeat things we say. We definitely have to watch what we say. We have also taken to spelling things, who knows how long before he knows what we are spelling! We have meaning to give him a haircut, as he needs one, but then again, won't that make him look even more like a little boy? Oh they grow up too fast!!!!
12/26/08
Like the new kid in school
I don't know if it is because I am ten years older, or that I have a baby to protect, or that I am feeling like the new kid in school, but I am having a hard time making a point to get out and make friends here in Texas. It may have something to do with the fact that I am not working, unlike any of my previous moves, you are kind of forced to meet new people when you start a new job. Also, I had really special friends in SC, whom I love and miss terribly. I don't want them to feel replaced or abandoned anymore than they feel already. I obviously need adult contact, and while Chris and I have a great relationship-sometimes you just need to talk with your girlfriends. Now don't get me wrong I talk to one of my best friends nearly every day, but she lives in SC has 3 kids of her own and a full time job, so it is unfair to burden her with all my "problems". Time for a change!!! "New Year, New Me" will be my motto in 2009. I WILL make at least one new friend. I WILL go on play dates to give my son the opportunity to play with other children--and get some non-mommy time! I WILL be the confident and outgoing person I was before the move! There don't you feel better--I know I do!!!!!
Friday Fill-in 12/26/2008
1. I must __make my (positive) mark on this world___ before I die.
2. You can't stop _believing in yourself and others____.
3. I wish I never had to buy _unfortunately I like buying things--but if I never had to worry where the money was coming from to pay for them!____ again.
4. _Xander___ has helped me change my life.
5. I know the song _Do kids songs count-I sure know a lot of them!____ by heart.
6. If I weren't so afraid, I would _set out to meet more people in TX, slowly but surely I'm coming around!____.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _playing with Xander____, tomorrow my plans include _getting a haircut?____ and Sunday, I want to __spend time with Chris and Xander___!
2. You can't stop _believing in yourself and others____.
3. I wish I never had to buy _unfortunately I like buying things--but if I never had to worry where the money was coming from to pay for them!____ again.
4. _Xander___ has helped me change my life.
5. I know the song _Do kids songs count-I sure know a lot of them!____ by heart.
6. If I weren't so afraid, I would _set out to meet more people in TX, slowly but surely I'm coming around!____.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _playing with Xander____, tomorrow my plans include _getting a haircut?____ and Sunday, I want to __spend time with Chris and Xander___!
12/25/08
Santa Came!!!!
Santa came to town today!!! Xander seemed kind of confused, and wasn't really into opening presents. He was however, interested when we opened a present and then he could see what was in it! There was no stopping him then! He did have a blast running from one thing to another!! Overall a good Christmas, would be better if a.) we could spend it with friends and family and b.) Xander did not have a fever, poor thing! Merry Christmas!!
12/20/08
Friday fill-in on Saturday!
1. Said the night wind to the little lamb, __why aren't you sleeping___.
2. The first Noel, the angel did say, __this is the reason for the season___.
3. __no hills it is pretty flat here___, Over the hills and everywhere.
4. It came upon the midnight clear, _a windy-wind____.
5. __release all your burdens___, Let your heart be light.
6. And the thing that will make them ring is the carol that you sing __and sing loud and proud and don't be afraid___.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _watching Christmas movies and making fudge____, tomorrow my plans include _watching Christmas movies, listening to Christmas music, and wrapping Christmas presents ____ and Sunday, I want to _well I don't want to but I will be cleaning the house____!
And the answers for real!
1. Said the night wind to the little lamb, _do you hear what I hear____.
2. The first Noel, the angel did say, _as to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay____.
3. _Go tell it on the mountain__, Over the hills and everywhere.
4. It came upon the midnight clear, _that glorious song of old____.
5. _Have yourself a Merry little Christmas____, Let your heart be light.
6. And the thing that will make them ring is the carol that you sing _from your own front porch___.
7. See # 7 above Special thanks to carols.org for help with #'s 4 and 5
2. The first Noel, the angel did say, __this is the reason for the season___.
3. __no hills it is pretty flat here___, Over the hills and everywhere.
4. It came upon the midnight clear, _a windy-wind____.
5. __release all your burdens___, Let your heart be light.
6. And the thing that will make them ring is the carol that you sing __and sing loud and proud and don't be afraid___.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _watching Christmas movies and making fudge____, tomorrow my plans include _watching Christmas movies, listening to Christmas music, and wrapping Christmas presents ____ and Sunday, I want to _well I don't want to but I will be cleaning the house____!
And the answers for real!
1. Said the night wind to the little lamb, _do you hear what I hear____.
2. The first Noel, the angel did say, _as to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay____.
3. _Go tell it on the mountain__, Over the hills and everywhere.
4. It came upon the midnight clear, _that glorious song of old____.
5. _Have yourself a Merry little Christmas____, Let your heart be light.
6. And the thing that will make them ring is the carol that you sing _from your own front porch___.
7. See # 7 above Special thanks to carols.org for help with #'s 4 and 5
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