Since today is New Years Eve, I was thinking about resolutions. I'm not a resolution type of person, but I do like the idea of setting goals for the New Year. Maybe even saying a hopeful prayer for the year ahead. Maybe both. Goals are good. Prayers are good.
Goals:
-lose the last 20 pregnancy pounds. Yes, I have 20 extra pounds left from being pregnant 3 years ago! Sad, I know. I did gain 10 or so pounds prior to actually being pregnant because of medication I had to take. I'm going to start Weight Watchers again next week. It's tough and I STARVE the first week or two, but I lost 12 pounds last year when I did it. Jules, over at Pancakes and French Fries, wrote an excellent post yesterday about starting Weight Watchers again and I was super encouraged.
- spend more quality time with Chase. I work a full time job so life is pretty hectic in the evenings. Weekends are normally packed with errands, cleaning, play dates, ect. so Chase and I don't get as much quality time together as I would like. I don't work because I want to - I work because I have to. If it were up to me, I would quit today. I have to work to provide food, a home and clothing for my son. That's all my job is - a means to provide for my family. Unfortunately, it takes up most of my week.
- find a new job.
- enjoy the next 12 months as a family of 3. I hope to be pregnant next year (God willing) and I want to make sure that I soak up every second of the next year with Rob and Chase.
- pray more.
- shop less and save more!!
- start a bible study and a daily devotional.
- be a better friend. I don't think I'm a bad friend, but I want to be a better friend. My friendships are very important to me and as I get older good friends are few and far between.
- get a new camera and take a photography class. (this may not go with shopping less)
There are a million other goals I could set for myself, but I think this is a good starting point.
Although times are tough, I thank God everyday for my family and friends. I thank Him for my home and food on my table. Bills may get paid late, but atleast we have the means to eventually pay them. Rob works two jobs, but I am thankful that the darn papers can be delivered in the morning before his "real" job.
Thank you Lord for this boy! He's my love....
On a side note, see the
bandaid on Chase's arm? There isn't a boo boo there. He wears them as stickers and calls them bug bites. Strange.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!
This is the chapel where we were married. It was right out of 1975 - wood paneling and all!
Looking back I sometimes wish we had a large wedding, but then I think about how much I love Rob and know that it isn't the wedding that matters, but the marriage. 
Rob is leaving for Arizona tonight. I'm sad. Chase and I are going to miss him so much! I have our weekend booked solid so hopefully the next 5 days will fly by. Our big plans involve cleaning out closets and painting stripes on his bedroom wall. Rob needs a break and I know he will enjoy spending time in the sunshine with his sister. Tuesday will be here before we know it!
I love this picture of Rob and Chase (yes, Chase has other shirts, but this one seems to keep popping up in the photos I post of him). Rob is going to AZ in March to visit his sister. I'm excited for him, but not sure what I will do without him for 5 days!! Really, I'm more worried how his stalker (Chase) is going to do with not seeing his Daddy for 5 days. It's amazing how much this kid loves his dad. When Rob is around, I don't exist. I do get jealous, but I thank God everyday that Rob is such a good father and that him and Chase are so close. I hope they always are.
Yep, that's my husband.... The handsome one on the left. He's a hunter and bow season started last weekend. That's his 1996 Ford Bronco next to him. It's for sale. What to buy it? Let me know.
