Resolution Revisit

So...I figured it was time to check myself with these resolutions I made...why, why, why did I make so many?  So, here's my rundown, excuses and all!

• Be more grateful (more on that in a future post)-So, yeah, I have been thinking about what I am grateful for most days, but haven't taken the time to write it all down as I'd planned...hmmmph...looks like I have some catching up to do.  I do think that taking a moment a few times a week to notice every day things that make me grateful and happy is a great first step, but writing them would help me remember on those days I'm feeling less than grateful.
• Lose 5 lbs (or exercise more-again)-Well, you see...hmm....I am watching my portions, thanks to my month-long stint with My FitnessPal.  I got frustrated with seeing no weight loss results after a few weeks.  The logging can be tedious, as I cook a lot from scratch, but I think it's a great app and website!
• Eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grains-Not too bad on this one.  I can always do better.  I am making my own bread and sometimes sub out some whole wheat flour.  That counts, right?
• Spend more time outside with the family-find more nature trails near and maybe even a little far away-Yeah, so this one's a little tough to report on with the winter we've had.  Once it warms up I will have happier news to report on this one!
• Make my family eat more good stuff and less bad-ha!  Well, that will at least be easier when all this Christmas candy and treats are finally out of the house....it is trash day, hmmm....-I am cooking a lot more these days, no drive-thru trips at all this year!  They asked for fruit salad (made from fresh fruits, not canned!) just this week. Score one for mom!
• Read more books (goodreads says only 8 books in 2013...say what??  I swear I read more than that!)-So far, I've read 11/2 this year...on track for 12 books this year at this rate.
• Begin meditation and yoga again...it was unbelievable how calm my school year started out when I was taking just 10 minutes to be still and quiet before I started my day.-Nothing to report here...
• More dates with my husband.  We've not done this nearly enough in 2013.-Well, we've had a couple of quiet meals at home after feeding the kids and one official night out.  We also had a quick 36 hour trip out of town. So, I'd say we're doing well so far!
• Actually do for others rather than plan and think about doing for others.-Our visit to Matthew 25 was a good start!  We're taking our Girl Scout Troop there next month.   Looks like I have work to do here, too. 

All in all, not a bad start.  I am giving myself the whole year and I am continuing to work on all of these things at some point.  Slow, and steady wins the race...right?

Resolutions

So, we're almost a week into January and I am just now really giving some serious thought to my resolutions for the year...yep, resolutionS.  I don't usually make any resolutions because I always try to do good.  I know that sounds cliché or whatever but really, I do try.  But, with all I've seen on TV and scrolling through my facebook feed reading what my friends will be doing and all the news articles about resolutions, I have started really thinking about what would be most important for me to resolve to do better or even at all this new year.  So, here goes, in no particular order...

• Be more grateful (more on that in a future post)
• Lose 5 lbs (or exercise more-again)
• Eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grains
• Spend more time outside with the family-find more nature trails near and maybe even a little far away
• Make my family eat more good stuff and less bad-ha!  Well, that will at least be easier when all this Christmas candy and treats are finally out of the house....it is trash day, hmmm....
• Read more books (goodreads says only 8 books in 2013...say what??  I swear I read more than that!)
• Begin meditation and yoga again...it was unbelievable how calm my school year started out when I was taking just 10 minutes to be still and quiet before I started my day.
• More dates with my husband.  We've not done this nearly enough in 2013. 
• Actually do for others rather than plan and think about doing for others.

Since I've put it all out here, I am hoping this keeps me more accountable so I can report back on how I'm doing...