I Kinda Wish I Were a Smoker...

When I woke up the morning of January 1, the first place my mind went to was RESOLUTIONS.  Like most Americans, I see a new calendar as a fresh start- a page turned- the day to finally improve yourself.  By Monday, January 3rd, I had compiled a list of 6 improvements I desired to see in myself, as well as set a few measurable goals.
While I would NEVER have aired these so publicly then, I am a month into having tackled a few of these with a modicum of success. So now I get to brag.  Seriously, I hope to encourage anyone out there that may struggle with any of these issues, as well as to solicit feedback and advice for me in the areas I'm not as successful. I'll spend the next week or so outlining my specific resolutions and the changes I have made to achieve them.  Here goes:

• Lose 20 pounds by March 31
• Get my house more streamlined & organized
• Foster a more independent, self-sufficient homeschooling environment
• Get my house clean-ish (seriously, weekly cleaning is something with which I struggle)
• Trim down our expenditures to be able to move $100 extra a month into savings
• Read through the Bible by March 31

So.... get rich, thin, and more Godly.  Pretty typical of most Americans in my demographic (30-something stay at home moms), I'd bet.  How have I done??  Tune in over the next week to look at my progress thusfar.

By the way- I can't remember the last time I smoked a cigarette, but was considering taking it up so I could successfully quit, helping me to feel a tad more accomplished!

Thanks for holding me accountable!

Jumping on the Bandwagon...

So... those who know me know that I have a lot of opinions. I used to get paid to talk and while I'd never give up my super-glamorous stay-at-home-mom life, I miss having a captive audience. I was a trainer for a medical sales company for about three years. Once a person was hired by my company, they spent about 20 days listening to me wax poetic about EKGs, heart disease, and pacemakers. These new employees loved spending time with me, so much that one of my new hires went so far as to marry me. So we agree.... I am usually not at loss for words.

I just set up my background to be green and blue- I'd like to think of this blog as a pretty soapbox where I will expound on all kinds of important and provocative topics. I'm also planning on boring you all with my homeschooling, gardening, and parenting (STEP-parenting-yikes!!) trials.

Mostly, however, I hope that this will give anyone interested a glimpse into our lives. We are currently expecting our fourth child and are hours away from family. While this is hard, we've been taught the lesson this year that "Your calling is where your provsion is". While earning a paycheck back in South Carolina would sure be nice, God has us in Pitt County for a reason right now. It may be hot and flat, but I hope you will enjoy your time here, as well.