I don't usually pick themes or even make specific new year's resolutions, but this year I want to make a stronger effort to finish what I start (or acknowledge it's not worth doing and move on). I feel like the queen of unfinished projects and books.. anyone who knows me will not be surprised by this at all.
Actually, shortly before Bruce and I started dating I felt inspired to do this with the relationships in my life. Either see them through or let them go--which led to Bruce entering my life, so clearly this is a good philosophy!
How it's going so far:
- I finally got the rest of my Christmas cards out the door in the first week of February,
- I just shipped some Valentine's packages to my nieces and nephews.
- I have been finishing the dishes every night before I go to bed. There may have been one or two days since the new year started that I haven't, and Bruce and the kids have definitely been the MVPs a few nights. I know this is probably basic adulting, but it's something I've always struggled with so I'm VERY proud of myself!
- I'm trying to prioritize reading books I already have (but haven't read yet) vs. checking out books from the library. I'm still getting some books, but my goal is to read 100 books from my to-read shelf (ahaha now you know what kind of a problem I have!) and then to get rid of them if I don't want them in our family library. I've already gotten rid of a handful of books, though trying to NOT buy books is a lot harder! Maybe I should bargain that I can buy a new one if I get rid of one...
What's up for the next few weeks:
- Finish packing up Christmas decorations and books (I have a few items lingering around the house that need to be packed & labeled).
- I have been going through my stash of fabric and unfinished sewing projects. My goal is to sort them by project, discard anything I don't have plans for and then work on the projects before I buy anything new!
- My first sewing project to work on: an apron for our daughter. I'll try to post it when I finish!
- We set up our daughter in her own bedroom upstairs but she really wants to share a room with her brothers, so now all three of our kids are in one bedroom. I want to convert her old bedroom into my own study / library until the day she is ready for her own room (we'll see if I decide to give it back!)
2 comments:
Good luck with your goals; they are worthy. I will follow your progress with interest.
Good job washing those dishes! It's so hard to do that, especially when you have to put kids to bed too! That and wiping the table are the things bug me when they don't get done but feel so good when they do.
I totally understand not reading the books you have. I feel like the surest way to not read a book it to buy it 😆.The library gives a deadline, but if you own it, you can always read it later. So good for you for making a goal to get through those!
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