1.
Read More Books. For the past little while, I have seriously slacked on reading. Now that Elizabeth is a little more independent, I plan to read more books this upcoming year.
2.
Scrapbook More. I have been blessed with my own
scrapbooking space, loads of supplies, and a husband that takes amazing photographs...so I have decided to make an effort to scrapbook more during 2009. Ideally, I would love to create at least four 2-page layouts a month. We'll see how it goes!
3.
Leave Comments On Blogs. I always enjoy when I log into my blog and there is a new comment waiting for me. I will try to comment more often on the blogs that I read.
4.
Send Thank You Notes. I have not been very good at this for the past little while, but I really enjoyed it when I have done it in the past. I am going to work on sending thank you notes more often...and for simple things. To me...there is nothing better than receiving a handmade card in the mail that has a sweet little message inside!
5.
Create Family Traditions. I love my family so much and enjoy spending time with them whenever I can. As I look back at my own life, many of the things that make me so happy were family traditions...things that you can look forward to each year. Many times, traditions revolve around the Christmas holiday...I plan to create a family tradition for each month of the year...a little something that we can do together.
6.
Bake More. I think Matt is really going to enjoy this one. When I look in magazines, I always see these beautifully decorated spaces with these wonderful looking goodies. Matt does an amazing job of providing a beautiful space for us to live in...so it is my goal to spend time filling it with yummy goodies!
7.
Learn To Sew. I have wanted to learn how to sew for years now. I get so excited thinking about all of the wonderful things that you can make with some fabric and a sewing machine. I think that there is no time like the present...so I plan to sign up for a local sewing class. Wish me luck!
8.
Drink Less Soda. I did really good with this in the past...but since I stopped nursing Elizabeth, I have had soda like it is going out of style. I am not going to cut soda out completely...I will start by ordering a small soda when I go out...instead of the extra large 44
ouncer ;)
9.
Eat Out Less. Matt and I have eaten out more than we probably should in the past. Part of it, is it is so fast and easy...with minimal mess, and part of it is I am a terrible cook. I intend to research recipes, learn cooking techniques, and to cook more for our family...hopefully I don't kill anyone!
10.
Eat Better. I have been pretty lucky to be able to eat whatever I want and not gain much weight. I am close to my 30's now and I am just waiting for the pounds to add up. Instead of waiting, I'm going to try and prevent...smaller portions, less junk, more fruits and veggies, and dare I say it... drink milk.
11.
Complain Less. I am so blessed. I have a wonderful husband, a healthy daughter, a beautiful home, and a supportive and loving extended family. We enjoy so many luxuries...cell phones, satellite TV,
Tivo, and high-speed Internet...just to name a few. I have the amazing ability to stay home with my sweet baby girl. Truly life could not get any better!
12.
Enjoy Family More. I am pretty good about making sure that Elizabeth has visited all of her extended family...but I could be better. Elizabeth has been blessed with wonderful family members that love her so much. She has 3 great-grandmas, 1 great-grandpa, 1 great-aunt, 2 grandmas, 2 grandpas, 4 uncles, 6 aunts, as well as numerous cousins. She is one lucky girl. I will make it a priority this upcoming year to get her to see as many of them as possible...as often as I can. I want Elizabeth to understand how blessed and loved she is!
13.
Keep A Clean Home. There are turbulent times in the world right now. I believe that a home should be a place to escape all of the pressures and evils of the world. All family members should feel comfortable, safe, and accepted within the walls of their home. I make it my priority this upcoming year to create a safe, clean, and welcoming spirit in our home.
14.
Try Digital Scrapbooking. When digital
scrapbooking was introduced...I was not impressed. I enjoy all of the layers and textures that traditional
scrapbooking allow. I love flipping through the pages of my scrapbook and did not receive the same satisfaction from clicking buttons on my mouse. I do not plan on abandoning traditional
scrapbooking but I am interested in creating a few layouts with digital supplies.
15.
Knit and Crochet More. In the past, I have made a habit of starting a project, then starting another one, and another, and another...until I have a bunch of projects going...and none complete. This upcoming year I will focus on completing projects that I begin. Hopefully, I will be able to complete one knitting and one crocheting project every month.
16.
Reconnect With Old Friends. I have to admit that I am family-oriented...almost to a fault. My social calendar revolves around my family which does not leave much time for my friends. This upcoming year...I plan to be a better friend. I will reach out to those I have lost ties with and will try to reconnect.
