Out with the old, in with the new!

2010 was an eventful year for our family. Last January 1st, we had no intention of moving. Here we are, a year later, in a brand new town! The stress and hassle of moving twice in two months is a mere memory.

We sat down as a family tonight to set our annual goals/resolutions. We fell a little short in some areas, but it's a new year and time for a fresh start!

So, without further ado, here they are!

Steve:

Since he didn't master his goals last year, he's doing a solid repeat of 2010.

1. Get under 200 lbs. by June and sustain it through the year.

2. Lower golf index to a single digit handicap.

3. Continue for family to be #1 priority.

Olivia:

1. Do a kids triathlon

2. Stay healthy

3. Keep my room clean and organized all year long.

4. Continue my acting career.

Jack:

1. Do good in school.

2. Help mommy by keeping my room cleaner.

3. Get better at basketball, then join baseball in spring and be the very best swimmer.

Grant:

1. Keep my room clean.

2. Listen to my mother.

3. Learn to ride a 2-wheeler with no training wheels.

and last, but not least....my goals for the new year:

1. Lose 20 lbs. by June. (This includes the 15 I didn't lose last year, plus the 5 extra I gained in 2010. Ugh. Depressing, isn't it?)

2. Exercise 1 hour/day five days a week.

3. Read 15 books. (I surpassed this goal last year and have enjoyed discovering new authors, subjects, and writing styles.)

4. Branch out with my writing, and complete a book project. (I think I'm done writing about art exhibits and school board meetings)

5. Dedicate 1-2 hours a week on creative things. (I've got unfinished projects up the ying-yang. Some are holiday specific, which I had intended to complete this year. Didn't happen. But it will!)

6. Do a better job at keeping things tidy. I have a tendency to just dump when I'm in a hurry. Then things accumulate, and I get irritated with myself. If I can keep on top of it, I'll save myself (and my patient husband) a whole lot of irritation.

I will try and not beat myself up with unrealistic expectations. But I also feel the need to be a better person this year, and know that I can do it!