It is one of the 12 most wonderful days of the year! Rudolph Day! Each month, on the 25th, I get myself back into the Christmas spirit! Sometimes I use the day to do some planning for the upcoming Christmas and sometimes I just use the day as an excuse to turn the Christmas music back on and drink some hot chocolate :) No matter what, it is a day that I look forward to each month!
This month the 25th happened to fall on my day off so I am trying to get a few things accomplished. I spent some time leafing through two holiday magazines that I never got around to during this last Christmas. It was just so relaxing to listen to my own personalized radio station (pandora.com) that streams Christmas music all day long and look at beautiful Christmas scenes.
On my list of things to do today is:
Begin Christmas card list
Start creating Christmas card design and decide on a stampt set to order
Brainstorm craft ideas
-Decor
-Gifts
-Crafts for Christmas in July party
Make gift/idea list
Some crafts that I found interesting in the magazines I was leafing through were: Drum Ornaments, Candy Cane Candle Holders, Holiday Cones, Snowball Wreaths, and Peppermint Swirls Ornaments.
The drum ornaments can also be used as favor holders. I'm not sure if I'd rather use that for a Christmas in July craft or if I'd rather make them and use them for favors at Christmas time. Either way, they are cheap and easy to make many of them.
Anyways, I going to go continue with my celebration, so I'll leave you with a line from my favorite Christmas carol...
"May your days be merry and bright! And may all your Christmases be white!"
Monday, February 25, 2008
Sunday, February 24, 2008
February Goals - Follow Up
As February is wrapping up, I want to go over my goals and see where I succeeded and where I have room for improvement. This also allows me a week left to catch up on things that I could still accomplish.
Marriage: Have at least one date this month by ourselves (perhaps something romantic for Valentine's Day). Continue to have lunch together twice a week.
I've done well at this! We had our first dinner date by ourselves since Kaylin was born! We've continued our lunches together every week (with the exception of one week where I was extrememly busy with work.)
Family: Spend at least 15 minutes of one on one play time with Kaylin each day. Have a family day once this month to spend with mom and sisters.
I've been enjoying my time with Kaylin each day. It is what I enjoy the most out of my time. Haven't gotten around to planning anything with my family.
Friends: Send cards to 8 people this month - just to say hello.
I haven't sent my cards yet, but I can still do that this week. I did have two friends over for dinner in Feb. and am planning a margarita night with another set of friends.
Self: Commit to 30 minutes of activity 3 times a week. Increase the amount of water I drink. Celebrate Me on the 27th.
Haven't gotten anywhere with the activity. I have definately increased my water, though. CM day is coming up on Wednesday and I am not sure what I will do just yet.
Home: Do 15 minutes of cleaning each day. Replace all blinds in the house. Prepare meals in advance to have in freezer.
Cleaning hasn't been my fort'e unfortunately, but I did do cook ahead two meals this month and used them! Yay. Blinds will probably need to wait until later as we spent a lot of money on birthday presents this month.
Work: Set goals with three employees.
Instead of setting specific goals, I've engaged in a few 1on1 contests with team members this month. Was definately successful at motivating for the moment - maybe not long term, though?
Hobbies: Create scrapbooks for family members. Spend 1 hour each week on craft time.
Totally didn't get anywhere with this so far. I'd really like to get these done, but I just don't really know what I am doing or when to find the time.
Spiritual: Continue Bible study on Daniel. Make a daily commitment to do my homework each day.
I'm really enjoying the Bible study. The homework may not be getting done every day, but it is all getting done. I'm learning so much that I never realized!
So that is where I am so far. I have a bit more time to work on things, but this will also give me some perspective when setting goals for March.
Marriage: Have at least one date this month by ourselves (perhaps something romantic for Valentine's Day). Continue to have lunch together twice a week.
I've done well at this! We had our first dinner date by ourselves since Kaylin was born! We've continued our lunches together every week (with the exception of one week where I was extrememly busy with work.)
Family: Spend at least 15 minutes of one on one play time with Kaylin each day. Have a family day once this month to spend with mom and sisters.
I've been enjoying my time with Kaylin each day. It is what I enjoy the most out of my time. Haven't gotten around to planning anything with my family.
Friends: Send cards to 8 people this month - just to say hello.
I haven't sent my cards yet, but I can still do that this week. I did have two friends over for dinner in Feb. and am planning a margarita night with another set of friends.
Self: Commit to 30 minutes of activity 3 times a week. Increase the amount of water I drink. Celebrate Me on the 27th.
Haven't gotten anywhere with the activity. I have definately increased my water, though. CM day is coming up on Wednesday and I am not sure what I will do just yet.
Home: Do 15 minutes of cleaning each day. Replace all blinds in the house. Prepare meals in advance to have in freezer.
Cleaning hasn't been my fort'e unfortunately, but I did do cook ahead two meals this month and used them! Yay. Blinds will probably need to wait until later as we spent a lot of money on birthday presents this month.
Work: Set goals with three employees.
Instead of setting specific goals, I've engaged in a few 1on1 contests with team members this month. Was definately successful at motivating for the moment - maybe not long term, though?
Hobbies: Create scrapbooks for family members. Spend 1 hour each week on craft time.
Totally didn't get anywhere with this so far. I'd really like to get these done, but I just don't really know what I am doing or when to find the time.
Spiritual: Continue Bible study on Daniel. Make a daily commitment to do my homework each day.
I'm really enjoying the Bible study. The homework may not be getting done every day, but it is all getting done. I'm learning so much that I never realized!
So that is where I am so far. I have a bit more time to work on things, but this will also give me some perspective when setting goals for March.
Planning Ahead
There are some events coming up this year that I would like to host gatherings for. I know that I tend to be a planner and not much of a doer, so I'd like to start making plans now that include check lists that will help me prepare slowly over time for each event.
Upcoming Events:
St. Patricks Day - March 17
Easter - March 23
MOPS Table Social - March TBD
Wedding Anniversary - April 17
May Day - May 1
4th of July Fireworks Party - TBD
Christmas in July Craft Night - July 25
Kaylin's 1st Birthday Party - August 3
Apple Baking Event - Late September, Early October
Halloween - October 31
Thanksgiving - November 27
Christmas Party - December 13
Christmas - December 25
New Years - December 31-January 1
So these are events and holidays that I would like to celebrate this year. Some will be hosted by me at my house - and these are the specific ones that I will need to do more planning for. Others will be hosted by family members and will not require as much work (yay!)
My main goal is that with at least one thing each month, I will not have enough time in between events to let my house get TOO dirty again. Hopefully I will be able to make check lists for each event and by keeping up with those, keep my house organized.
So I'll be updating with some check lists soon. The first event is St. Patricks Day and there is not really any planning needed. I'll be taking Kaylin to her first parade in Dogtown. I'm excited for this as I have fond memories growing up of St. Patricks Day. :)
Upcoming Events:
St. Patricks Day - March 17
Easter - March 23
MOPS Table Social - March TBD
Wedding Anniversary - April 17
May Day - May 1
4th of July Fireworks Party - TBD
Christmas in July Craft Night - July 25
Kaylin's 1st Birthday Party - August 3
Apple Baking Event - Late September, Early October
Halloween - October 31
Thanksgiving - November 27
Christmas Party - December 13
Christmas - December 25
New Years - December 31-January 1
So these are events and holidays that I would like to celebrate this year. Some will be hosted by me at my house - and these are the specific ones that I will need to do more planning for. Others will be hosted by family members and will not require as much work (yay!)
My main goal is that with at least one thing each month, I will not have enough time in between events to let my house get TOO dirty again. Hopefully I will be able to make check lists for each event and by keeping up with those, keep my house organized.
So I'll be updating with some check lists soon. The first event is St. Patricks Day and there is not really any planning needed. I'll be taking Kaylin to her first parade in Dogtown. I'm excited for this as I have fond memories growing up of St. Patricks Day. :)
Monday, February 4, 2008
February Goals
Here are my personal goals for February. I have to remember that these are goals and if I am not perfect in everyone of them, it is still better than nothing. These will hopefully help me stay focused.
Marriage: Have at least one date this month by ourselves (perhaps something romantic for Valentine's Day). Continue to have lunch together twice a week.
Family: Spend at least 15 minutes of one on one play time with Kaylin each day. Have a family day once this month to spend with mom and sisters.
Friends: Send cards to 8 people this month - just to say hello.
Self: Commit to 30 minutes of activity 3 times a week. Increase the amount of water I drink. Celebrate Me on the 27th.
Home: Do 15 minutes of cleaning each day. Replace all blinds in the house. Prepare meals in advance to have in freezer.
Work: Set goals with three employees.
Hobbies: Create scrapbooks for family members. Spend 1 hour each week on craft time.
Spiritual: Continue Bible study on Daniel. Make a daily commitment to do my homework each day.
Marriage: Have at least one date this month by ourselves (perhaps something romantic for Valentine's Day). Continue to have lunch together twice a week.
Family: Spend at least 15 minutes of one on one play time with Kaylin each day. Have a family day once this month to spend with mom and sisters.
Friends: Send cards to 8 people this month - just to say hello.
Self: Commit to 30 minutes of activity 3 times a week. Increase the amount of water I drink. Celebrate Me on the 27th.
Home: Do 15 minutes of cleaning each day. Replace all blinds in the house. Prepare meals in advance to have in freezer.
Work: Set goals with three employees.
Hobbies: Create scrapbooks for family members. Spend 1 hour each week on craft time.
Spiritual: Continue Bible study on Daniel. Make a daily commitment to do my homework each day.
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