Goals

I'm keeping my goals for 2012 pretty simple. In fact, I'm asking my readers for some advice and help.

1. I did a lot of home improvements over 2011, but I'd like to continue that in 2012. My top ones are doing the kid's bathroom floor and repainting their rooms.

2. Continue working out at least 2/3 times a week. I'm VERY discouraged right now as I've been working out harder than ever, but have not lost one pound. Not one! I am working on portion controls and may possibly do weight watchers, but I don't want to "diet diet". (that only discourages me more)

3. Find some sort of Bible study. Right now I just have been reading a Proverbs and maybe a Psalm or some other passage, but I would like to start some sort of study. I tend to be a little more consistent if I have that. Any suggestions?

4. Find a part time job. Now let me clarify that I did have something come my way, but it wasn't the right fit for me and there were a lot of different things that just didn't give me peace. I would love to be back at a preschool (not a daycare) or some job like that. If you know of a good family that needs someone to watch their child, I would be willing to do that as well. I really need something to occupy my time, but I want to be home with the kids and during the summer as well. I'm feeling like I need something to help with the extras and I need it to make me feel like I'm valuable for something.

Any help in any of these areas would be greatly appreciated!! Happy 2012

end of the month checkup

It's the end of the month so it's time for my goal checkup. Goal 1....have 6 people over. Well, I've had 3. I'm not sure if I will make 6 with our schedules, but I'll try. Goal 2....6 projects. Let's see...boys room painted, deck stained, flower bed updated, shutters painted, front porch painted....yep, 1 more to go....really 1 1/2 as I have some touch ups on the front porch. Goal 3....lose 10 lbs.....I'm happy to say I have lost 8, even though it should be much more. I've really been working, but I'll have to work harder as I've accepted a 10 lbs in 10 weeks challenge by a group of ladies from church. Wow, wouldn't that be great to have lost 18 lbs by November 1st? Dream on, Jennifer!!!!!!