New Year's Resolutions

Feeling Happy
Hearing Nada

Since I am behind on everything it makes sense to be behind on putting my New Year's Resolutions in writing. I figure if I get this posted in January I am doing okay.

I really put some thought into these resolutions. I wanted to make more personal resolutions versus the normal eat better, lose weight, etc. I focused on what was important to me and what I wanted in my life. I wanted to make resolutions that would be fun and fulfilling to keep so here are my resolutions in no particular order.

1. Date Nite once a month with Hubba Hubby. We have slacked on this a lot lately. With all of the drama the last couple years (Grandma Lou being sick and then MIL's cancer and treatment) we haven't had a real date night since last February for our wedding anniversary. I need to chill out on the babysitter restrictions. At this point we have never had a real babysitter for The Prince...only family (mainly MIL) and I have had my friend Beth and my friend Steph watch him. I am just overly protective. I also don't really know any teenagers so that is a problem as well. Hubby and I have a good relationship and we do a lot of things as a family but I think most every parent could use some additional "Couple Time" to just reconnect. We need to focus and nurture our relationship as a couple versus our relationship as a family and as parents. I have lined up MIL to babysit tonight and Hubby is making the rest of the plans.

2. Make more time for my friends and stop making excuses about it. It is so easy to get caught up in my own day to day tasks and drama. Time passes so quickly. I have reconnected with a lot of friends (old & new) on Facebook and through email but that is the easy part. As a SAHM I am pretty isolated in my day to day activities. Facebook is fun and easy but I also have to make the effort to SEE my friends as well. Since most of my friends work I am the one who has to make the effort to make plans and such. I remember when I worked and had friends who didn't...it was kinda out of sight out of mind. I understand it and have let myself fall into the same trap. So, no more excuses. I have been calling and emailing and am making lunch plans like crazy with friends. Last week I went to lunch with my friend Dawn. This week I went to lunch with James on Tuesday, Beth on Wednesday, Paul on Thursday and Jeff on Friday. Next week I have lunch plans with Stephanie & Dave on Tuesday, Doug on Wednesday and Mark on Thursday. WOW~in writing this out I realized I have an inordinate amount of male friends. I have a couple more friends that we are still trying to hammer out a good time to meet. I feel good about it. It is great to spend time with these people and hear what is going on in their lives and share what is going on in mine. It really wasn't that difficult either. I made the calls and the plans fell into place. I guess the next step will be to keep in contact. That is where I tend to fall into slacker mode. I am really good at starting something but have a little problem with the follow through part.

3. I will read The Bible all the way through this year. I am well on my way! I bought a new Bible which is in chronological order. I have been reading this Bible everyday as well as a daily devotional. I have really enjoyed this quiet time each day to reflect and learn and feel closer to God.

So there is my small but mighty list of New Year's Resolutions! I am motivated to keep these resolutions and am well on my way to a great year!!

I am off to make lunch for The Prince and then to get ready for Date Nite!

Have a good Saturday!!