Here is a review of this year's goals and where I am...
*Weight Loss:
~I will lose 10lbs in the first 3 months of 2012
I haven't lost any weight really, but haven't gained any either. I'll call it even!
I will do this by:
Eating strictly Plaeo for the month of January
Planning paleo snacks
Completing the 100 pushup program
Working out at least 3x a week after the program
We haven't been strict paleo, but better than the last few months. I did a couple of days of the pushups, but stopped. I need to get back to it. I have played around with workouts, but no program yet.
* Cleaning Goal
~I will keep a cleaner home
NOPE!
I will do this by:
Helping Miles pick up toys every night before bath/bed.
Giving Miles chores and stick to them
Sticking to a cleaning schedule
Keeping floors clean (swept & mopped) - I've done really well with this in the past, but not so much recently
We are getting pretty good at having Miles pick up, but I am not on a cleaning schedule.
How nice to have a home where you are never worried about opening the door.
* Picture Goal
~I will take more photos this year
I will do this by
Complete 52 of 52 challenge.
Try to take pictures of Miles at least three times a week.
Take Mother's & Father's day pictures this year!
I didn't find a 52 of 52 this year. Sad! I am taking more pictures though. Also, Miles is asking me to take pictures of him too. That is fun!
* Bible Study Goal
~I will have a daily Bible study and I will read the Bible in a year.
I have a Bible in a year program set up, but I'm behind. I'll catch up though.
*Christmas Goals
~I will have a low stress Christmas this year.
I have 3 stocking stuffers! Yay!
I will accomplish this by:
Hand making at least 5 Christmas gifts this year. I will work on one every other month.
Trying to have complete list by early/mid October.
Buying 3 stocking stuffers a month (15 stockings to stuff).
Completing Advent activities.
*Family Goal
~I will go on a field trip with Nicholas each month this year (and take plenty of pictures helping my photo goal).
We have gone to the zoo, the Kimbell (a bit of a trip), the airplane museum, and his first Dallas Stars game. I think at least one of those qualifies!
Monday, January 30, 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Progress Report
We have been having a bit of a tough time lately. Miles received his mid year review (progress report) on Friday. It wasn't great. He happens to be in a very advanced class, but he is behind where he should be. We have decided to redouble our efforts. This is nothing we can't overcome. His teacher mentioned possibly holding him back to K4 again net year. He is in a class where all the boys are much older than him, and they would be with him every year. He is beginning to read, which is exciting! I think we are going to be just fine. It has been emotionally exhausting though. Most everything else is on hold. There are some really big gaps in his knowledge.
As a break we are looking forward to Miles' birthday party. It is monster themed. We sent out regular fill in the blank invites, and it is going to be really small. We are only inviting the 3 other k4 boys, one k5 (good friend), and the neighbor girl. 5 guests total if all show up, but we did include their siblings because the party will be at noon on a Tuesday (right after school). I can't wait to post some pictures!
My weekend is going to be busy. My mom and sister are "hosting" a table at a women's luncheon on Saturday and I'm attending. Then on Sunday I'm going with my MIL to my husband's cousin's baby shower. She is having her 4th! The first girl! I'm sure it will be fun.
As a break we are looking forward to Miles' birthday party. It is monster themed. We sent out regular fill in the blank invites, and it is going to be really small. We are only inviting the 3 other k4 boys, one k5 (good friend), and the neighbor girl. 5 guests total if all show up, but we did include their siblings because the party will be at noon on a Tuesday (right after school). I can't wait to post some pictures!
My weekend is going to be busy. My mom and sister are "hosting" a table at a women's luncheon on Saturday and I'm attending. Then on Sunday I'm going with my MIL to my husband's cousin's baby shower. She is having her 4th! The first girl! I'm sure it will be fun.
Monday, January 9, 2012
How we have been spending time...
We have done a few things recently where we haven't taken photos. I wanted to jot down a few thoughts about them quickly so they aren't forgotten.
On Saturday we went to an afternoon Dallas Stars game. It was great. We got the opportunity to take Miles to his first game, and sit in box seats and have platinum parking all for free (thanks Randy)! It was so great! We all really enjoyed it, especially Miles. He loved every moment of it, and started asking about 5 minutes in if we were going to win and what was the name of the bad guys again? At the beginning of the third period the score was tied 1-1. By the end of the game the Stars had won 4-1. It was great, and Miles was so glad they had won.
On Sunday it looked like we were going to be very busy. It was going to be church, then quick lunch and off to Jared's parents to help them install a water heater which everyone assumed would take all afternoon until Miles' bed time. Instead the in-laws decided to do something else and put off the water heater install. At the last moment we decided to run out to view the last day of the Caravaggio exhibit at the Kimbell Art Museum. It was incredible! They only had 10 Caravaggio pieces there, however, with only 75 remaining that is a pretty good ratio. They also had about 40 pieces by followers of his in Rome. The art was great, and it was laid out really well. You didn't have to stick with the same crowd and file through. They also had several pieces which were inspired by another piece there, or two pieces echoing another piece by Caravaggio. These would all be hung in the same area where you could see them at the same time. It was so cool to compare how different artists view/think about things.
Today I took Miles to gymnastics, then we picked up his Uncle Erich and took him to a dental surgery center. Aren't you glad I didn't post a picture. He was having all 4 of his wisdom teeth removed. Ouch! They asked that a family member wait during the surgery. It didn't go too well, and ended up taking 2x their time estimate. Then he was a mess after. They said that he wouldn't go under, and gave him way more meds than they usually do. More than enough for 4 guys, and he fought them in the surgery. Gah! I took him back to his place to get his dog (in case he needed to stay the night somewhere) and took him to his parents. We were supposed to work on the water heater, but didn't. Doris & I spent all of our time taking care of Erich and getting his prescriptions filled. She and I did share a really good bottle of wine and a bit of brie cheese. That was nice. It was a long day though!
Dallas Stars logo curtsey of stars.nhl.com &
picture of painting curtsey of www.canvasreplicas.com
On Saturday we went to an afternoon Dallas Stars game. It was great. We got the opportunity to take Miles to his first game, and sit in box seats and have platinum parking all for free (thanks Randy)! It was so great! We all really enjoyed it, especially Miles. He loved every moment of it, and started asking about 5 minutes in if we were going to win and what was the name of the bad guys again? At the beginning of the third period the score was tied 1-1. By the end of the game the Stars had won 4-1. It was great, and Miles was so glad they had won.
On Sunday it looked like we were going to be very busy. It was going to be church, then quick lunch and off to Jared's parents to help them install a water heater which everyone assumed would take all afternoon until Miles' bed time. Instead the in-laws decided to do something else and put off the water heater install. At the last moment we decided to run out to view the last day of the Caravaggio exhibit at the Kimbell Art Museum. It was incredible! They only had 10 Caravaggio pieces there, however, with only 75 remaining that is a pretty good ratio. They also had about 40 pieces by followers of his in Rome. The art was great, and it was laid out really well. You didn't have to stick with the same crowd and file through. They also had several pieces which were inspired by another piece there, or two pieces echoing another piece by Caravaggio. These would all be hung in the same area where you could see them at the same time. It was so cool to compare how different artists view/think about things.Today I took Miles to gymnastics, then we picked up his Uncle Erich and took him to a dental surgery center. Aren't you glad I didn't post a picture. He was having all 4 of his wisdom teeth removed. Ouch! They asked that a family member wait during the surgery. It didn't go too well, and ended up taking 2x their time estimate. Then he was a mess after. They said that he wouldn't go under, and gave him way more meds than they usually do. More than enough for 4 guys, and he fought them in the surgery. Gah! I took him back to his place to get his dog (in case he needed to stay the night somewhere) and took him to his parents. We were supposed to work on the water heater, but didn't. Doris & I spent all of our time taking care of Erich and getting his prescriptions filled. She and I did share a really good bottle of wine and a bit of brie cheese. That was nice. It was a long day though!
Dallas Stars logo curtsey of stars.nhl.com &
picture of painting curtsey of www.canvasreplicas.com
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Spring Cleaning
Are you going to do it?
Have you started?
I have not. My Christmas decorations are boxed up, but the boxes are not put away. Yours?
Friday, January 6, 2012
January 2nd
I've been having some technical difficulties downloading the pictures from my camera onto my laptop. After some work and diagnosing by Jared, I think we are back on track!
Here is a photo of the New Years bunting I mentioned before. Sadly, it only stayed up a couple of days. Now that it is made I can put it up just after Christmas and still have it up a while before I pack it away with the Christmas decorations! This year I plan to use those beautiful arches much more often. I'm hoping to have something up for at least part of every month. I just love them!
Here is one of my silly little boy. I can't believe how he is growing! He was wearing 2 of his dad's hats. I didn't get a very good pic of the other one, but it is a big floppy sun hat which in this photo is hanging behind his back.
My fantastic in-laws gave us a year membership to the flight museum not too far from the house. We have had a membership there before, but we were not planning to renew. I'm so glad they did this for us. The museum has made many great improvements since we were there last (almost a year ago), and Miles is older and interested in many other things now!
Here is a photo of the New Years bunting I mentioned before. Sadly, it only stayed up a couple of days. Now that it is made I can put it up just after Christmas and still have it up a while before I pack it away with the Christmas decorations! This year I plan to use those beautiful arches much more often. I'm hoping to have something up for at least part of every month. I just love them!
Here is one of my silly little boy. I can't believe how he is growing! He was wearing 2 of his dad's hats. I didn't get a very good pic of the other one, but it is a big floppy sun hat which in this photo is hanging behind his back.
My fantastic in-laws gave us a year membership to the flight museum not too far from the house. We have had a membership there before, but we were not planning to renew. I'm so glad they did this for us. The museum has made many great improvements since we were there last (almost a year ago), and Miles is older and interested in many other things now!
Monday, January 2, 2012
Monster Party
I'm planning a monster party for Miles this year. It will just be a little thing with the other K4 boys. We had a relatively big party last year, so this year it will be much smaller. However, I'm getting carried away with Pinterest planning. *sad face*
How could you not, I mean look at this...
and this...
and of course...
It might be hard to keep this small(ish). I'll let you know!
How could you not, I mean look at this...
and this...
and of course...
It might be hard to keep this small(ish). I'll let you know!
Sunday, January 1, 2012
2012
Welcome 2012, you have been much anticipated!
I made a beautiful bunting style sign and cleaned up the house nicely for a little New Year's get together we had last night. It was just my parents, and in-laws, and everyone was gone by 10:00 (we were exhausted). I felt so happy this morning when I walked in and saw my clean house (I took time to pick up again after everyone left) and that beautiful sign. It says "For Auld Lang Syne" and I hung it on the arches into the dining room right over the Christmas flower swag. I'll take a picture before I take it down. I think I'm saving this one!
I have a few goals for 2012, and here they are:
*Weight Loss:
~I will lose 10lbs in the first 3 months of 2012
I will do this by:
Eating strictly Plaeo for the month of January
Planning paleo snacks
Completing the 100 pushup program
Working out at least 3x a week after the program
* Cleaning Goal
~I will keep a cleaner home
I will do this by:
Helping Miles pick up toys every night before bath/bed.
Giving Miles chores and stick to them
Sticking to a cleaning schedule
Keeping floors clean (swept & mopped) - I've done really well with this in the past, but not so much recently
How nice to have a home where you are never worried about opening the door.
* Picture Goal
~I will take more photos this year
I will do this by
Complete 52 of 52 challenge.
Try to take pictures of Miles at least three times a week.
Take Mother's & Father's day pictures this year!
* Bible Study Goal
~I will have a daily Bible study and I will read the Bible in a year.
*Christmas Goals
~I will have a low stress Christmas this year.
I will accomplish this by:
Hand making at least 5 Christmas gifts this year. I will work on one every other month.
Trying to have complete list by early/mid October.
Buying 3 stocking stuffers a month (15 stockings to stuff).
Completing Advent activities.
*Family Goal
~I will go on a field trip with Nicholas each month this year (and take plenty of pictures helping my photo goal).
I made a beautiful bunting style sign and cleaned up the house nicely for a little New Year's get together we had last night. It was just my parents, and in-laws, and everyone was gone by 10:00 (we were exhausted). I felt so happy this morning when I walked in and saw my clean house (I took time to pick up again after everyone left) and that beautiful sign. It says "For Auld Lang Syne" and I hung it on the arches into the dining room right over the Christmas flower swag. I'll take a picture before I take it down. I think I'm saving this one!
I have a few goals for 2012, and here they are:
*Weight Loss:
~I will lose 10lbs in the first 3 months of 2012
I will do this by:
Eating strictly Plaeo for the month of January
Planning paleo snacks
Completing the 100 pushup program
Working out at least 3x a week after the program
* Cleaning Goal
~I will keep a cleaner home
I will do this by:
Helping Miles pick up toys every night before bath/bed.
Giving Miles chores and stick to them
Sticking to a cleaning schedule
Keeping floors clean (swept & mopped) - I've done really well with this in the past, but not so much recently
How nice to have a home where you are never worried about opening the door.
* Picture Goal
~I will take more photos this year
I will do this by
Complete 52 of 52 challenge.
Try to take pictures of Miles at least three times a week.
Take Mother's & Father's day pictures this year!
* Bible Study Goal
~I will have a daily Bible study and I will read the Bible in a year.
*Christmas Goals
~I will have a low stress Christmas this year.
I will accomplish this by:
Hand making at least 5 Christmas gifts this year. I will work on one every other month.
Trying to have complete list by early/mid October.
Buying 3 stocking stuffers a month (15 stockings to stuff).
Completing Advent activities.
*Family Goal
~I will go on a field trip with Nicholas each month this year (and take plenty of pictures helping my photo goal).
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