Insight

Today in Sunday School, we briefly discussed Christ's temptations in the wilderness after his 40 day/night fast.  The first thing that Satan tempted Jesus with was food.  I realized that having self control over the things that I put into my body will help me to become more like Jesus.  That is a motivator for me.  I've known for a while that I have bad eating habits, in that I just eat whenever I don't know what else to do.  I want to learn mastry over myself in this way.  So, for this week, I am going to write down what I've eaten which will give me some accountability to do this. 
I didn't have time last Sunday to review my goals and as a result week three didn't go as well as it could have.  It wasn't bad, but as I read through my goals, I realized I'd forgotten a lot of them.  So...here it goes again. 

Spiritual:  the only one I haven't messed up on yet is reading scriptures.  I'm still going strong.  22 days and counting!  Also, not all of them were quick, right before bed readings.  Hooray!  Progress. 
Unfortunately, I didn't read my Sunday School assignment or the R.S. lesson (though I did for week 2).
          Week 4:  Keep reading.  Read in the am.  Read the Sunday School Assignment--John 3-4

Physical:  NOT good.  I did next to nothing as far as physical activity goes.  I tried Yoga one morning, and went for a couple of short walks.  I need to make time for this one.
          Week 4:  Wake up at 6:00 am.  Do Aerobics MWF, weights/pilates TTH am, start running during preschool.  Take charge of my eating habits.  Remember that the temptations of Christ included food.  Mastering that temptation myself will help me become more like Christ. 

Mother:  I'm still learning to listen, but the effort is helping me to better understand my daughter.
          Week 4:  Spend one on one time with Emma (reading books) and Brooklyn (workbook).

Wife: Didn't do it. 
          Week 4: Write a note that he can find.

Friend: Called Jenny.
          Week 4:  Email Crimson, Call Heidi.

Week One Results

Here I am becoming accountable for my goals last week. 

Spiritual:
    I did read my scriptures every day.  Sadly, most of those were last minute readings before bed, but I   did    read.  It feels good!  On to week 2.
    I didn't read the Sunday School assignment, I need to look up what that is for this week. 

Physical:
   Yikes!  I didn't do well at all here.  I can always plead newborn, but...
   We did go out for walks two or three times.  Then I realized my stroller was breaking.  Nice. 
Week 2-Do postpardum pilates exercises in the mornings.  Lift weights for arms MWF evenings. 
   Don't eat while cooking or at the computer.

Personal:
   Blogged.  Took photos, but skipped a few days.  Got ready most days. 
Week 2--Get up early to exercise and shower early.  6:00 am.

Mother:
  Listening makes a big difference, especially with Brooklyn.  I find that I am quick to cut her off if I think she's going to differ from what I want her to do.  Try to listen to what she wants and not jump the gun when she is asking/talking. 
  Find a time to read with the girls each day. 

Wife:
  Write a note and leave it where he'll find it.

Friend: 
  Call Jenny say thanks for the whirly popper.  Email Crimson.

Goals--It is a New Year after all

To begin with, here is a re-cap of last year's goals.
          "Plan a Menu each week, with one new recipe each week.  Check here for the fifty new recipes as
              they come.
              Run a 5k in July (Run to train for it obviously)
              Read the Old Testament  
              Finish one project a month.  I'll update with pictures as I finish."

Well, the menu planning was great when I did it.  I am going to try and keep it up because it will help me to keep to my budget and also give me a heads up as far as what I want to make for dinner. 

I ran a 5k in April and finished just over 30 minutes.  Check!

I read 1/2 of the Old Testament.  My plan this year is to finish it as well as keeping up on my Sunday School Reading in the New Testament and reading in the Book of Mormon. 

As far as the projects per month went...it wasn't great.  Oh well. 

This year I decided to set Long Term Goals in 6 categories of myself.

Spiritual--Come to better know Jesus Christ as my Savior
            Finish the OT
            Read Sunday School Assignments
            Read Book of Mormon
            Read Jesus the Christ
            **Have scripture study EVERY day this year.  Take it one day at a time.

Physical--Get my body back into good, healthy shape.  Lose baby weight.
            Exercise 5x a week at least.
            MWF-pilates or indoor exercise
            TThS-cardio (running, walking, etc.)
            Eat one sweet per day, with no eating during naptime or at the computer.

Personal--Spend some time enriching myself culturally.
            Read 1 classic per quarter (list to follow)
            Writing: blog at least once per week, write 1 poem per quarter
            Photography: get to know my camera by taking one photo per day, follow a photography course
            Baking: Make croissants

Mother--Be the Mother that I would like to be.
           Spend one on one time with each child each day.
           Focus on really listening to my children.  Involve my mind in the things they are saying, even when
           it's not immediately important to me.  Realize that it is important to them.

Wife--Love and Support my husband in all his endeavors. 
           Make him feel loved daily.
           Take him on a surprise getaway once this year.

Friend--Be a better friend
          Keep in contact with old friends by sending emails a few times a year.
          Get to know my sisters-in-law better.  Initiate contact with them by phone.
          When speaking with friends, talk less and listen more.
         
So there it is.  I plan to keep checking back to this post to help me keep track of my progress.  Also, I'll do a weekly update here.