New Year! (Not New Me)

There are many years that I make resolutions, but still more that I don't even bother to. I can, however, say that on the years I've made resolutions, I've kept at least one of them.

So this year, I made a few.

Some of them are necessities to make life easier when we move (less loose material floating around):

1) Finish Rin's baby book.

2) Finish my own scrap book project.

3) Finish any other projects that need finishing.

Some are necessary for the sanity or health of my family:

4) Keep the apartment clean and organized. I'm not talking Martha Stewart style here...I'm talking about dusting and vacuuming at least once a week, keeping the dishes clean or in the dishwasher and the countertops clear, and keeping my own clutter that magically piles up on my side of the bed picked up and put away.

5) Plan something to do with Rin every weekday. Even if it's "today, we're going to color," have some kind of plan.

And some things are for my own health, be it emotional, spiritual, or physical.

6) Take care of my body. Obviously, I'm not aiming to lose any weight until July at the earliest (oh hi, baby bump). But I do aim to stay better hydrated, especially as I get "more pregmant" and the weather eventually warms (is winter ever going to actually hit here?!). If anyone has any tips on drinking water, please share!!

I also aim to get some form of light exercise a day while preggers. That can take the form of dance, yoga, walking, etc. On that note, I plan to make a post-baby "ease back into exercise" plan. And do my best to stick to it. I was overweight (no, I'm not exaggerating...that's according to the BMI charts in the doctor's office) when I got pregnant and I would like to be well on my way back to a healthy weight by this time next year.

7) I'm going to take a little time each day to get back in touch with my "spiritual side." I'm going to read at least my Bible a little every day. I may do more. But I'm okay with starting with some reading every day and seeing what happens from there.

8) I'm going to take a little time every day to do something just because it's something I'd like to do. I've gotten better at this lately, but would like to keep it up, especially after baby number two comes.

And finally, a few for fun:

9) Finish Pokemon Sun.

10) Keep up with my lovely page-a-day mindful coloring calendar my mother-in-law gave me for Christmas.

I'm aware that this is a fairly long, detailed list. But I figure that it's easier to keep a resolution if you make a lot. And goals are easier to reach if they are detailed.

Overall, I just aim to make this the best year I can and I hope you all have a wonderful year as well!

Happy 2017!!