An Annual Fresh Start

Happy 2010! I love the new year as it's a great way to start fresh. I've always written up a long list of resolutions and goals for the start of the new year. I realized this morning that I've been doing that since I was probably 15. I like to think I've made progress since then! Although, I know for sure, one thing has always remained the same: I never have enough time.

I think that since this is a new year (and decade!) and a new blog, it would only be fitting to post my resolutions as my first post.

1. Family
   
   • This is the year that we'll officially start to homeschool Abigail in the fall. I want to make sure I'm extra prepared.
     
   • Put more of an emphasis on holidays, seasons and family rituals.
     
   • Work on strengthening family ties and bonds.
     
   • Work on patience with the kids.
     
   • Relax food restrictions while showing Abigail more healthy options.
   
   
   
2. Knitting
   
   • This year I want to really focus on my knitting! I have a lot of WIPs that I need to finish up and an ungodly stash.
     
   • I'd like to make a sweater (or two) this year.
     
   • I'd like each of my children to have at least one hand made by mom thing a year.
   
   
   
3. Homesteading
   
   • I think Kim and I both feel the same way on this topic: we need to work harder to be self sufficient.
     
   • I'd like to see us having a flock of chickens this year. It would be great to get some goats in too.
     
   • I'd like to make 95% of our meals at home from scratch. Same goes with breads, sauces, butter and etc.
     
   • Used 95% cloth when it comes to diapers (already there!), cloth napkins, toilet paper and mama cloth.
   
   
   
4. Health and Fitness
   
   • I really need to get into shape. Right now, that means preparing for baby #3's birth.
     
   • After the baby's birth, getting in shape is going to mean losing baby weight and dropping down to a decent weight (150? 130?)
     
   • I'd like to start running. Also: learning how to ride a bike and possibly swimming.
     
   • Also, body image is going to play a huge part in this and I'm going to really need to work on it and build it.
   
   
   
5. Personal
   
   • I want my dreads back.
     
   • I want to completely redo my fiances.
     
   • I need to work on getting the family to being self employed and prosperous.
     
   • I need to finish what I start!!!
     
   • I really need to get on track to becoming a midwife, especially if that's what I want to do for the rest of my life.
     
   • I need to become more social.
     
   • I'd like to get a baby sitter lined up for the kidlets so Kim and I can have some together time.
   
   

I always plan a lot. I guess I'm always one for self improvement.