So, after my "blissful, restful" weekend, I sit here and I wonder how it went by so quickly. It brings me great comfort to know that you are all thinking the same thing. And here we start another week...In January. blah. blah. Oh wait! I think I like January, after all it is the month of both of my kid's birthdays AND it does bring a sense of calm after Christmas and it also is the month of positivity! After all, how many months start out with people making fresh starts, new resolutions and setting new goals to improve their lives? (I need a big swig of coffee after sounding that positive so early in the morning)
(a nice little sidebar: I just cleaned Anna up after she finished her breakfast, she is watching a Holiday Higglytown Heroes, she said "I don't like the New Year, I just like Halloween, Spring AND Christmas!) Okay, so maybe she doesn't like January like her Mama does.)
I've been doing a pretty good job with the goals I set last week. I've continued to plan my meals and I have meals planned through the rest of the week, my purse is clean, I have a nice plan for books to read, thanks to my friend Amy F., and I'm better with my finances...because I have no money to spend. As far as becoming more involved with my church, there is a ministry fair at my church this weekend which should give me some good information. I do plan to take part in a retreat in February and possibly help make food for funerals. I am lacking in the new recipes for this month, but I'll make up for it. So far, so good. I am surprised in my lack of cleaning this weekend. I did clean and mop my kitchen and we have completely de-Christmas'd our house...in decorations. Carols still grace our ears many times a day. Laundry is done, for the most part, there are two small baskets that still need to be folded.
2007 has been pretty good for us this year. Now, if I could just get out of my house for awhile alone, I'd be all set. I feel couped up. I have heard the word "Mommy" 97 times in the past hour. Although, it is music to my hears, sometimes it can wear someone thin, especially on a Monday morning, in January. This week, my Mommy's Group is getting together, we will be CPR trained and we will eat pizza. I'm very excited about the pizza part, obviously.
Happy Monday, friends. I must shower and rid of my Monday headache and cramps. And we did this on Saturday, too.
Hey Beth,
I love the new digs!!! Great look!
The family picture came out great!
Posted by: Tracy | January 08, 2007 at 10:10 AM
i love that family picture.
Posted by: Penny | January 08, 2007 at 10:14 AM
You look great! I didn't realize your son wasn't exactly the same age as Emma. I thought he was born in May for some reason.
I need to do what you do and plan my meals. That is an excellent idea. Sounds like you're on the ball!
Those things on Emma's legs are just modified women's knee hi socks. They call 'em Baby Legs and charge like $12 or more for them but I made them for only $2! What a deal, huh?
Posted by: Elisa | January 08, 2007 at 10:44 AM
Wow - very nice new place you have here! So clean and fresh! Great start to the new year. I love your family picture. Everyone has great smiles. How did you manage that?
My kids are finally getting healthy now so you should bring your kids over so you can have some Mommy-alone-afternoon-time. Seriously! And also do you have anyone to watch Anna and Noah during your February retreat? If not, they are welcome to stay here.
And we are totally on the same page today with it being Monday and having a headache and cramps. Gotta love being a woman!
Posted by: Lynette | January 08, 2007 at 02:14 PM
I love the new digs!! It's gorgeous, and oh-so-you!! What a great way to welcome the new year :-)
Posted by: mich | January 08, 2007 at 06:23 PM