Well, we've successfully gotten through 2008. What was the best thing about it? I didn't give birth to any children :)
What does 2009 hold for us...hopefully 2 adorable and healthy baby girls, lots of visits from family and new goals.
Now, some have made fun or suggested that we do not make New Years Resolutions in our family. I am here to prove otherwise. First, let me remind you of 2008 goals (or as some call them Resolutions) which can be read here. In reflecting on those resolutions/goals I find that we did fairly well. Anytime we changed a light bulb it was to a CFL, we attempted to grow a vegetable garden where we had some successes and some failures, we used our own shopping bags at least 50 % of the time or more (every time we remembered to bring them), we started recycling but never started composting, and buying less stuff...well I don't know how I would measure that but we probably failed on that one.
So, what's on the agenda for this year? We are going to make it a priority to read with the kids from the scriptures every night. We are also working towards a family goal that we've set for accomplishment on August 16th.
Some additional goals on my part are:
+ attempt a modest garden again
+ incorporate beans more often into our meal planning
+ start a weekly meal plan
+ stick more closely to a budget
How about you? Any resolutions for this new year?
I think our big one for this year will be to get pregnant again with baby #2. And along with that, my personal goal will be to eat more healthy while pregnant so that I don't gain 50 lbs again.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you had a very succesful year. My goal for this year is to have no hospital visits for anyone in the family :)
ReplyDeleteI can't believe they will let you go into labor in 2 weeks. Does that terrify you?? I sure wish we were closer so we could help out more. I am sure Jason is taking care of everything and then some. Thank goodness he is so good with the kids and everything. Have fun being on "bed rest". We think about you ALL the time and will be in our prayers.
Amber, are you on bedrest? I missed that somewhere along the line. Are your friends helping with Jackson and Abygail? We are so anxious for you. Love and Prayers to you all.
ReplyDeleteHi Amber! Long time no hear my friend!! I found your blog via Lindsay's blog. I tell you what, that Lindsay keeps up with EVERYBODY!
ReplyDeleteAnyway, congratulations on the twins!! That is so exciting. Now that you are on "bed rest", feel free to check out my blog anytime. I'll be sure to check your blog on a regular basis so that I can keep up with what's going on with your family :o)