How on Earth is February over already?! The second month of 2013 flew by way too quickly, and I didn't get nearly as much accomplished as I had hoped. While I did get lots of great new blog posts written, some of my other goals suffered as a result.
We were unexpectedly able to pay off our home equity loan a couple weeks ago, due to some inheritance money. That is going to free up a nice little chunk of change each month! This was one of my 25 Goals for 2013 and I am incredibly happy we were able to cross it off the list so early in the year. Hooray for being debt free (minus the mortgage)!
My 2013 theme is: DISCIPLINE
February Goals
Personal Goals
Attend Beth Moore bible study on Tuesday nights and complete required homework- Get up by 6 am Monday through Friday It is getting easier, but I am not quite there yet.
- Go to bed no later than 11 pm Sunday through Thursday Epic fail! Ha ha!
- Exercise a minimum of 3 days a week for 30 minutes Hangs her head in shame...
Read a min. of 2 books--paperback, e-book or otherFocus on February's habit-of-the-month ~ Go to bed early
Have one date night out and one day-long date- Book hotel for overnight trip in April How have I procrastinated on this since Jan?!?
Continue taking Follower's Life (church membership) class- Read one book on marriage In progress!
- Take Charlotte to weekly story time at the library Charlotte was not a huge fan, so we stopped going.
Take Jackson to weekly swimming lessonsFinish reading Mr. Popper's Penguins with Jackson and plan a Mr. Popper's Penguins movie nightSee movie night pictures here.Start a new chapter book with Jackson- Take children out individually for a date/activity with one or both parents I took Jackson roller skating (see the disastrous details here), but did not take Charlotte out in Feb.
Spend time with parents & grandparents on both sides of the family at least three times a monthInvite friends over for a playdateContinue being involved in our church, Mom2Mom and homeschool group on a regular basis- Send two handwritten notes of encouragement Can't believe I forgot to do this!
Research lodging for Myrtle Beach vacation in May
Continue tithing 10% of our incomeSave money for new windowsSort and tag/price too-small spring & summer kids' clothes and outgrown baby gear for the Kids' Avenue Sale at Ginghamsburg Church.Paid off our home equity loan!!!!!!
Plan out blog posts a month in advance (at least 10 per month)- Write blog posts a week ahead of time Still trying (unsuccessfully!) to work ahead.
- Stick to strict blogging hours that do not interfere with homemaking responsibilities or quality time with family I spent a little too much time writing blog posts this month.
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March GoalsPersonal Goals
- Attend Beth Moore bible study on Tuesday nights and read weekly supplemental material.
- Get up by 6 am Monday through Friday
- Begin a 3x a week, 30 min. a day, Couch to 5K program ~ Eeeek!!!
- Read a min. of 2 books--paperback, e-book or other
- Focus on February's habit-of-the-month ~ Drink more water
- Have one date night out and one day-long date in March
- Book hotel for overnight trip in April by March 6th
- Choose a unique and heartfelt birthday gift for Bill
- Finish taking Follower's Life (church membership) class
- Continue reading book The Four Seasons of Marriage
- Take Charlotte to weekly music and movement class at YMCA
- Take Jackson to weekly swimming lesson
- Start a new chapter book with Jackson
- Complete 4 new homeschool thematic units (Rocks, Colors/Rainbows, Easter, Butterflies)
- Take children out individually for a date/activity with one or both parents
- Visit Bill's homebound grandma weekly
- Plan and host Jackson's 6th birthday party
- Have coffee or a playdate with another mom friend
- Continue being involved in our church, Mom2Mom and homeschool group on a regular basis
- Send two handwritten notes of encouragement
- Book condo for Myrtle Beach vacation in May
- Continue tithing 10% of our income
- Save money for new window
- Cut the grocery budget by 10% and add to vacation savings account
- Plan out blog posts a month in advance (at least 15 this month)
- Write blog posts a week ahead of time
- Reorganize tabs under blog header
- Stick to strict blogging hours that do not interfere with homemaking responsibilities or quality time with family
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