Here's to Hopefully More Than Just Wishful Thinking

It's October 10th!  The perfect day for...you guessed it!  New Year's resolutions, of course!  But I need to think of another name since I don't believe it is a new year according to any known calendar on this day.  There have just been some things pinging around in my head and I am resolved to write them down and commit to them on this very day.

Resolution #1:  Read more.  I am a person who loves books and hardly reads, it seems.  I mean, for the past 9 years I've been plagued with Small-Children-in-the-Home-All-the-Time Syndrome (it's a real thing...symptoms include dirty hair, aversion to fingerprint smudges, turning in circles in the kitchen all day due to constant food requests, Shower Rage (when you go for a quick minute and someone is still yelling from right outside the door--it's another real thing), emotional vomit onto husband the minute he walks through the door, and lack of time for reading or completing a single thought.  Are you familiar with it?)  I have some time to myself now...I pick Annie up from kindergarten at 11:10 so it goes fast, but I have it and it is precious.  And it makes me feel guilty, too, which is kind of strange because haven't I earned it?  Anyway, I just finished reading this gem:

Loved it.  Loved it loved it loved it.  I actually read it outloud to Jeremy on a car ride like we used to do when we were first married.  Aw!  Now I am reading this:

I'll let you know if I love it and if it is logical when I am done. (Ba-doom-crash)  

Resolution #2:  To stop spending little amounts of money here and there.  It adds up.  From now until thanksgiving, I am just going to say no to unnecessary spending.  We have enough, we have more than enough. The only dilemma is that I need a new pair of shoes because some of my old faves broke down on me recently...so I'll have to figure that one out.  Also, I hardly fit in any clothes I own right now, so I feel like I should go get something so I am not such a slob...but instead I need to be resolved and resolute to complete resolution #3.  (see below)

Resolution #3:  Losing weight (sad trombone).  I love to bake, I love to eat, this is a hard area for me but really, I need to wear the clothes I own instead of getting new ones.  It's not a horrible situation, but it needs work.  I thought of posting a before picture, but really, I just want to get down to business and get it done without a lot of fuss.  On a fun note, though, I am feeling inspired by my sister.  Last year, she swam from one Hawaiian island to another (epic), and I had this little feeble voice inside of me that was like, "I should do something epic, too."  I was like "5ks and 10ks are so trendy, I am going to do something more interesting."  

So, guys, guess what I came up with? (drumroll) A pull up.  Or a chin up.  I don't really know the difference.  I just know that I want to be able to do one.  One!  Don't you love how epic that sounds! (not)  But I think it is seriously a good goal for me because it means I need to drop some pounds (duh) and gain some muscle...and I don't know if I've ever been able to do one.  I "practice" at the park near my house and it just looks like I'm hanging there being constipated and I'm sure people passing by are like "that poor sad woman" but I don't care (most days) (actually, I've only gone 3 days so I can hardly be even saying this like it's a real thing at this point).  So here I plant my stake in the ground and ask me in like 6 months if I've gotten my chin near that bar and I'll let you know.

Resolution #4:  Memorizing Bible verses.  Best thing I've ever done and I sadly hardly ever do it.  

Resolution #5:  Finally ever being consistent with routines, chores, and allowance with the kids.  I am resolving to be realistic and not expect massive change in this area of weakness for myself and them, but I am going to take some baby steps.  I'll let you know how that goes, too.

I had something else but now I can't remember so I guess I'm off the hook on that one.  Phew!

And I still haven't thought of a name for my resolutions.  It is starting to feel a little fall-y around here, and I was thinking about putting up some fall decor today, so maybe I'll call them my Fall Resolutions.  There, it's done.  Bye!